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Bailey Phillips' Tennessee football dream showcased on ESPN’s My Wish

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Bailey Phillips' Tennessee football dream showcased on ESPN’s My Wish
Summary

Bailey Phillips, a 16-year-old from Powell, Tennessee, had her dream of experiencing a gameday at Neyland Stadium featured on ESPN’s 'My Wish' series. The segment aired on July 23, 2026, and showcased her two-day experience with the Tennessee Volunteers, including meeting head coach Josh Heupel and leading the Pride of the Southland Band. Phillips, who has cystinosis and underwent a kidney transplant in 2024, enjoyed a personalized gameday filled with memorable moments. A local watch party was organized by Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee to celebrate the broadcast of her story.

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  • •Bailey Phillips is a passionate Tennessee Volunteers fan.
  • •She spent time with players and coaches at Neyland Stadium.
  • •The story aired as part of ESPN’s My Wish series.
  • •Phillips was diagnosed with cystinosis at birth.
  • •Make-A-Wish organized a watch party for the local community.
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  • 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Powell teen’s Tennessee Football dream featured on ESPN’s ‘My Wish’ series
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee teen’s ultimate Neyland Stadium gameday experience reached national airwaves on Thursday as part of ESPN’s “My Wish” series. Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee held a local watch party as the story of 16-year-old Bailey Phillips made its on-air debut. The Powell teen and passionate Volunteer fan spent two days […]

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