Michael Jordan, Hornets help fill cash shortage for U.S. Paralympic Team Trials in Charlotte
Posted Jun 29, 2016
A week after investing $500,000 in literacy programs for low-income children, basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets have quietly stepped up to help fill a cash shortage for the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials in Charlotte. The Hornets charitable foundation will give $10,000 toward the cost of Sunday’s closing ceremonies in uptown.
(Charlotte Observer)
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