Michael Jordan donates 10 million USD to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

Michael Jordan’s hope is that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish will inspire others to help fulfill the wishes of the kids still waiting for their wishes to come true.

FILE PHOTO: Basketball legend Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Fridayby making a 10 million USD donation to Make-A-Wish America. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organisation’s 43-year history. | Photo Credit: AP

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a 10 million USD donation to Make-A-Wish.

It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organisation’s 43-year history.

Jordan’s hope is that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish will inspire others to help fulfill the wishes of the kids still waiting for their wishes to come true.

In honor of his 60th birthday, our Chief Wish Ambassador Michael Jordan makes the largest individual donation in Make-A-Wish history – $10M! A supporter since '89, his bday wish is to inspire others to help grant more wishes. Join MJ: https://t.co/xRMm3MktP0#MJWishpic.twitter.com/PEG0hS9jur

— Make-A-Wish America (@MakeAWish) February 15, 2023

“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,” Jordan said in a news release. “Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration.”

Jordan, now the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, first supported Make-A-Wish in 1989.

He has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world and remains one of the most requested celebrity wish-granters. He 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,” Jordan said.