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NBA legend, Michael Jordan donates $2m to help feed needy
Santa has started rolling out early gifts as NBA legend, Michael Jordan donated $2million to help feed people in need in America.
Jordan, now 57, gave the $2million gift out of the proceeds made from his documentary, ‘The Last Dance’.
“In these challenging times and in a year of unimaginable difficulty due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to pause and give thanks,” Jordan said.
America is the world’s most affected country with COVID-19 having a record of almost 13 million infections and over 266 thousand deaths so far, according to Worldometers.
“I am proud to be donating additional proceeds from ‘The Last Dance’ to Feeding America and its member food banks in the Carolinas in Chicago to help feed America’s hungry.”
Confirming the donation, the food bank, Feeding America, tweeted in appreciation of the NBA star “incredible” gesture.
“An incredible gift to be thankful for — NBA legend Michael Jordan is donating $2 million to help our neighbors facing hunger!”
TMZ reports that Feed America says it works with 200 food banks and 60,000 food partners across the country.
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