Former NBA superstar Michael Jordan announced Wednesday that he will be donating $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on his 60th birthday on Friday.
This sum will be the largest collected by this association, based for forty-three years in Arizona, and whose goal is to fulfill the wishes of children aged 2 to 18 with a serious illness. The six-time champion with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, now a billionaire and owner of the Charlotte Hornets franchise, has worked with her since 1989.
"Over the past thirty-four 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 statement. “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a difficult time in their lives has been truly inspiring. 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 seeing their wish come true. »
Make-A-Wish reported that Jordan has granted "hundreds" of wishes from children around the world. "Everyone knows about Michael Jordan's legacy on the basketball court, but it's what he always did off the court, when nobody was paying attention, that makes him a true legend for the families and community of Make-A-Wish," wrote its executive director, Leslie Motter.
