Legend Basketball player Michael Jordan has said to donate sh1.3 billion to a non-profit organization to mark his 60th birthday.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the donation-which breaks a record- aims to fulfill the wishes of children aged between 2-18 battling critical illness in the Make-A-Wish nonprofit organization in Arizona.
The NBA champion has history with the said organization having started working there in 1989.
The 59-year-old billionaire hopes that his donation will inspire others to do the same.
“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.
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“Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration.”
“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.”
His multimillion-dollar donation will be used to create an endowment to help grant wishes in the future for children and young people with serious illnesses.
“Everyone knows about Michael’s legacy on the basketball court, but it’s what he has consistently done off the court when no one’s watching that makes him a true legend for wish families and the wider Make-A-Wish community,” said Make-A-Wish America chief executive Leslie Motter.