Michael Jordan donates $10M to Make-A-Wish for 60th birthday

Posted Feb 15, 2023
Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is celebrating his 60th birthday Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish. It is the largest donation ever received from an individual in the organization’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 children's wishes. (Associated Press)

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