NBA legend Michael Jordan donates a record $10MILLION to Make-A-Wish to celebrate his 60th birthday: Gift is the largest in the charity’s 43-year history
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making an incredible $10million donation to Make-A-Wish.
It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’s 43-year history.
‘For the past 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids,’ the former basketball star said in a news release.
‘Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration.’
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Jordan, now the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, first supported Make-A-Wish in 1989.
Michael Jordan has made the largest donation by an individual in Make-A-Wish’s entire history
The NBA legend, who is widely regarded as the best to ever play the game, turns 60 this week
He has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world and remains one of the most requested celebrity wish-granters.
Jordan’s hope is that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish will inspire others to help fulfil the wishes of the children still waiting for their wishes to come true.
Jordan was named Make-A-Wish chief wish ambassador in 2008 for what the organization called the ‘life-changing impacts he has had on wish kids and their families’.
‘I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true,’ he said.
Jordan has been back in the public eye this month after LeBron James’ record-breaking points total reignited the NBA’s GOAT debate.
MJ is still widely regarded as the best to ever grace a basketball court, after winning six championships during his illustrious career.
Since retiring in 2003, he has moved into the world of ownership and remains in charge of the Hornets, a position he took up in June 2006.
Jordan celebrates after winning NBA Championship in 1992 – his second of an eventual seven
