CHARLOTTE, NC – Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan will celebrate his 60th birthday on Friday by donating $10 million to Make-A-Wish.
This is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’s 43-year history.
Jordan hopes that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish will inspire others to help fulfill the wishes of the children who are still waiting for their wishes to come true. real.
“Over the past 34 years, it has been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring smiles and happiness to so many children,” Jordan said in a press release. “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a difficult time in life is truly inspirational.”
Jordan, now the owner of the NBA Charlotte’s Hornsupported Make-A-Wish for the first time in 1989.
He has granted hundreds of wishes to children around the world and remains one of the most requested celebrities. He was named Make-A-Wish’s primary wish ambassador in 2008 for what the organization calls “the life-changing impact he has had on the children who were granted wishes and their families.” their families.”
Jordan said: “I can’t think of a better birthday present than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of when their wishes come true. reality.
