Michael Jordan announces USD 10m donation to open health clinics in North Carolina

Michael Jordan has pledged USD 10 million to help build two medical clinics for uninsured and underinsured communities in his hometown of Wilmington.

Published : Feb 16, 2021 11:03 IST

Basketball great Michael Jordan. - AP
Basketball great Michael Jordan. - AP
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Basketball great Michael Jordan. - AP

Basketball great Michael Jordan on Monday pledged USD 10 million to help build two medical clinics for uninsured and underinsured communities in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. The clinics are slated to open in early 2022.

Jordan, who grew up and attended high school in Wilmington, had previously donated USD 7 million to set up family clinics in Charlotte to support vulnerable communities.

“I am very proud to once again partner with Novant Health to expand the Family Clinic model to bring better access to critical medical services in my hometown,” Jordan, 57, said in a statement.

'Special place'

“Everyone should have access to quality health care, no matter where they live, or whether or not they have insurance. Wilmington holds a special place in my heart and it’s truly gratifying to be able to give back to the community that supported me throughout my life.”

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In June, Jordan had pledged USD 100 million over the course of the next decade to organisations dedicated to ensuring racial equality.

Jordan, a six-time NBA champion who led the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s, is a Basketball Hall of Famer who owns the Charlotte Hornets.

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