How does Make-A-Wish foundation work? Michael Jordan wins hearts with historic $10 million donation 

As part of his 60th birthday celebration on Friday, Michael Jordan donated $10 million to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jordan has been an ambassador for Make-A-Wish since 2008. The $10 million donation is the largest one made by an individual in the history of the foundation.

Jordan released a statement explaining why he made a big contribution to Make-A-Wish for his 60th birthday. "His Airness" just wanted to make the kids happy during their toughest time. He said:

"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. "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."

According to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jordan's donation will be used as an endownment for future wishes. Make-A-Wish CEO and president Leslie Motter was very thankful for Jordan's contribution and expressed her gratitude to the Chicago Bulls' legend:

"Michael using his birthday as a chance to make history for Make-A-Wish speaks to the quality of his character and his loyal dedication to making life better for children with critical illnesses."

So, how does the Make-A-Wish Foundation work? The non-profit organization is known for granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. They're able to finance all wishes through donations from individuals, corporations, grants and other sources.

Any child aged 2 to 18 can make a wish through several means like volunteers, donors and supporters. The foundation reportedly grants a wish every 34 minutes in the United States.

While Michael Jordan made the largest individual donation in history, WWE superstar and actor John Cena has granted the most individual wishes, with with more than 650.

---

What is Michael Jordan's net worth?

Michael Jordan at the F1 Grand Prix of Miami

Michael Jordan was the first NBA player to become a billionaire. Jordan made the most of his fortune through his longtime partnership with Nike under the Air Jordan Brand. Sneaker culture rose to its relevance on the shoulders of Jordan and will continue to reach more heights.

Several outlets have Jordan's net worth ranging from $1.7 to $2.2 billion. He's the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA and the co-owner of 23XI Racing in NASCAR. He also invested in companies such as Sportradar, Muzik, Gigster, aXiomatic and the tequila brand Cincoro.

​