Legendary NBA star and NASCAR team owner Michael Jordan has made a big, eight-figure donation.
The iconic NBA star donated $10 million to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work on Monday, Oct. 5, according to The Athletic. Jordan made the donation in honor of his mother.
Deloris Jordan, 85, is a longtime social worker. She will have her name added to the university’s Global Social Development Innovations Center. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina school will also start the Jordan Family Scholars program to provide 10 students pursuing their Master of Social Work with $12,500 scholarships.
“My mother has always believed in the power of helping children, families and communities, and she has spent her life putting that belief into action,” Jordan said.
He added, “Honoring her through this gift to the UNC School of Social Work is truly meaningful to my family and to me. North Carolina will always be home, and I’m proud to support the social workers who are on the ground each and every day helping people navigate challenges, find opportunities and build stronger communities. I hope this gift helps make it possible for more students to pursue this important work.”
The donation is the largest in the history of the UNC School of Social Work.
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Michael Jordan has always been extremely close with his mother
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The legendary NBA star had one request for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s “Air” movie, too. He wanted the legendary Viola Davis to play the role of his mom.
