Six-time NBA champ Michael Jordan is commemorating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10m contribution to Make-A-Wish. It is the biggest contribution ever gotten from a specific in the company’s 43-year history. Jordan’s hope is that his choice to commemorate his birthday by contributing to Make-A-Wish will motivate others to assist satisfy the desires of the kids still awaiting their dreams to come real. “For the previous 34 years, it’s been an honor to partner with Make-A-Wish and assist bring a smile and joy to a lot of kids,” Jordan stated in a press release. “Witnessing their strength and durability throughout such a bumpy ride in their lives has actually genuinely been a motivation.” Jordan, now the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, initially supported Make-A-Wish in 1989. He has actually approved numerous dreams to kids all over the world and stays among the most asked for star wish-granters. He was called Make-A-Wish Chief Wish Ambassador in 2008 for what the company called the “life-altering effects he has actually had on dream kids and their households.” “I can’t think about a much better birthday present than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every kid can experience the magic of having their desire become a reality,” Jordan stated.
Michael Jordan commemorates 60th birthday with $10m contribution to Make-A-Wish
