Penn hoopsters raised money last week to help make a seriously ill child's dreams come true through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Michele Wisch,(center, below) a Wharton senior and Make-A-Wish volunteer since high school, proposed "Swishes for Wishes" as a project three years ago for a group dynamics class taught by basketball coach Fran Dunphy (right). On Wednesday, Channel 3 sportscaster Ukee Washington (below, left) dropped by the mini-court set up on College Green.

Scores of students, staff and faculty shot baskets along with notable "shooting stars" like Penn President Judith Rodin and Mayor Edward G. Rendell. Proceeds will help Timmy, a 7-year-old West Philadelphia resident, fulfill his dream of visiting Walt Disney World.

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