In a grand gesture to mark his 60th birthday, Michael Jordan has made a significant contribution. The basketball legend, who has secured six NBA championships, donated a staggering $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This remarkable act of generosity stands as the largest individual donation ever received by the organization throughout its 43-year history.
Expressing his sentiments in a press release, Jordan remarked, “Over the course of the past 34 years, it has been my privilege to collaborate with Make-A-Wish and bring joy and happiness to countless children. Bearing witness to their unwavering strength and resilience during challenging times has been a profound source of inspiration for me.”
Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a press conference ahead of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris on Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
“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.”
Make-A-Wish said the former Chicago Bull, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, has fulfilled “hundreds” of wishes since his first in 1989. And his donation is intended to “inspire others to help Make-A-Wish close the gap in the number of wish kids who are waiting for their wishes to come true,” the organization said.
