Michael Jordan Give To Bahamas Relief Effort From Hurricane Dorian By Giving $1 million
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Michael Jordan, owner of the Charlotte Hornets, takes part in a ceremony honoring the 2020 NBA All-Star game during a break in play as Team LeBron take on Team Giannis in the fourth quarter during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team LeBron won 178-164. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
NBA legend Michael Jordan has jumped into the Bahamas relief effort by announcing he will give $1 million to help the islands impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
“I am devastated to see the destruction that Hurricane Dorian has brought to the Bahamas, where I own property and visit frequently,” Jordan said in a statement
“My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering and to those who have lost loved ones.”
Jordan said he plans to research non-profits working on recovery and relief efforts and give his funds where the money “will have the most impact.”
“The Bahamian people are strong and resilient, and I hope that my donation will be of help as they work to recover from this catastrophic storm.”
Now, other celebrities are joining in as well. The NBA GOAT joins other celebrities who have donated money to the Bahamas after Dorian. They include entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, who flew his personal plane full of supplies to the affected areas.
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