LOS ANGELES – Basketball great Michael Jordan will make a record-breaking US$10 million ($13.3 million) donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation to mark his 60th birthday later this week, a statement said on Wednesday. Jordan’s donation to Make-A-Wish – which aims to...
“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.”His multimillion-dollar donation will be used to create an endowment to help grant wishes in the future for children and young people with serious illnesses.
“Everyone knows about Michael’s legacy on the basketball court, but it’s what he has consistently done off the court when no one’s watching that makes him a true legend for wish families and the wider Make-A-Wish community,” said Make-A-Wish America chief executive Leslie Motter. Jordan is regarded by many as the greatest basketball player in history, with six NBA Finals MVP awards in addition to his championship rings.
He also won five season MVP awards and was a 14-time All-Star during a career that spanned 1984 to 2003. - AFP
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