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Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Largest Individual Donation in Make-A-Wish History Feb 16, 2023

Basketball legend Michael Jordan proves that it is better to give than to receive by making a record-setting donation of $10 million to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his 60th birthday on Feb. 17. More →

Michael Jordan Gifts $10 Million for Additional Novant Health Medical Clinics Feb 16, 2021

This week, Novant Health and Michael Jordan announced a $10 million gift to open two medical clinics in New Hanover County on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. More →

Michael Jordan Opens Clinic for Uninsured and Underinsured Nov 18, 2019

Last month, basketball legend Michael Jordan opened the first of two clinics for the uninsured and underinsured in Charlotte, North Carolina. More →

Michael Jordan and Make-A-Wish Celebrate 30 Years of Granting Wishes Together Jan 28, 2019

Michael Jordan is famous for his gravity-defying skills on the court as an NBA legend and Hall-of-Famer. What doesn’t always make headlines is Jordan’s generous support of Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Michael Jordan Makes Multimillion-Dollar Investment In Friends Of The Children Nov 7, 2018

If you ask Michael Jordan what sowed the seeds of his success, he’s quick to give credit to his mentors, especially his father and his college coach, Dean Smith. More →

Novant Health Receives $7 Million Gift From Michael Jordan Oct 10, 2017

Novant Health and Michael Jordan have announced a $7 million gift to open two Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte. More →

Deborah Cox To Perform At Jackie Robinson Foundation's Annual ROBIE Awards Dinner Feb 27, 2017

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced that it will honor Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky, with the ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award and pioneering sports journalist, Claire Smith, with the ROBIE Pioneer Award on Monday, March 6, 2017 at its annual ROBIE Awards Dinner in New York City. More →

Billy Idol Performs At Prostate Cancer Foundation Gala Sep 6, 2016

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization which remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and fund groundbreaking cancer research programs to save the lives of millions, hosted its annual gala at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY on Saturday, August 27, 2016. More →

Michael Jordan Supports Children's Literacy Initiative’s Work In Chicago Public Schools Dec 18, 2015

Basketball legend Michael Jordan selected national nonprofit Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) for a one-time gift to support CLI’s work in Chicago Public Schools to get more city children reading proficiently by 3rd grade. More →

Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Tyler Perry, Gerald Hassell and Don Thompson Feb 27, 2015

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), which turns 42 this year, has announced that it will honor filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry, Chairman and CEO of BNY Mellon, Gerald L. Hassell, and retiring President and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, Don Thompson, on March 9, 2015 at 6:30pm at its Awards Dinner, the Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser held at the Waldorf Astoria. More →

Stars Swing For A Cause At 2014 Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Mar 18, 2014

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek April 3 – 6 featuring celebrity favorites plus first-time attendees including actors Ray Romano, Luke Wilson and Jesse Metcalfe, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B trio Boyz II Men and Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson. More →

Tickets Now On Sale For 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Jan 31, 2014

The 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the fourth consecutive year, April 3 – 6, 2014. More →

Michael Jordan Grants 200th Wish Jan 3, 2014

Michael Jordan recently added another impressive feat to his long list of accomplishments – he granted his 200th wish through Make-A-Wish. The hall of famer and six-time NBA champion is one of only a few celebrities to reach the 200 wish mark. More →

James Gandolfini Hosts LA Police Memorial Foundation Poker May 3, 2013

On Saturday night, April 27th, over 60 Celebrities along with LAPD Officers & members of the community showed up at the historic Saban Theatre for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament & Party hosted by James Gandolfini. More →

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Raises Over $500,000 For Charity Apr 9, 2013

Former St. Louis Cardinals baseball superstars and World Series champion teammates Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman joined forces to once again win a title – this time on the golf course – at the 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

John Legend To Headline Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Celebration Apr 1, 2013

GRAMMY Award-winning artist John Legend will headline the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) Celebration in Las Vegas with a private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino, Friday, April 5. More →

Stars Unite For Michael Jordan Charity Golf Mar 15, 2013

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek April 4 – 7 featuring celebrity favorites plus first-time attendees including Olympic Champion Michael Phelps, Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Jonathan Ogden, comedian Rob Riggle, PGA Golfer Dustin Johnson, country star Jake Owen, actor James Denton, NFL Quarterback Josh Freeman and actor/comedians Kevin Nealon and Wayne Brady. More →

Tickets On Sale For Michael Jordan Charity Golf Feb 1, 2013

The 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the third consecutive year, April 4 –7, 2013. More →

Learn Coaching Secrets in LA with NBA's Phil Jackson Jan 24, 2013

Retired NBA Coach Phil Jackson is offering the chance for one lucky fan to spend the day with him in Los Angeles, learning the “Zen Master’s” basketball coaching secrets. More →

Stars Sing Hey Jude For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Sep 26, 2012

To highlight National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and honor 50 years of finding cures and saving children, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital released today an inspiring new star-studded video set to the iconic song “Hey Jude.” More →

Scott L. Schwartz Returns To Chicago To Support Alicia's House Food Pantry Sep 5, 2012

On September 7, 2012 Actor/Producer/Director Scott L. Schwartz will return to Chicago, IL to show his support for Alicia's House Food Pantry for a week of fundraising events and appearances. More →

Shaq O'Neal Honored By Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis Aug 8, 2012

The Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, will host its 27th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria on Monday, September 24, 2012. More →

Trent Tucker Hosts All 4 Kids Celebrity Golf And Gala Aug 8, 2012

NBA legend Trent Tucker will once again host his All 4 Kids Celebrity Golf and Gala in September. More →

Justin Bieber And Miley Cyrus Back World Wish Day Apr 24, 2012

On April 29, more than 30 years to the day after a young boy named Chris was granted his wish to be a police officer for a day, Make-A-Wish Foundation supporters around the world will celebrate World Wish Day in honor of the wish that sparked a global wish-granting movement. More →

Ashton Kutcher Caddies For Michael Jordan For Charity Apr 3, 2012

Soccer superstar Brandi Chastain and former MLB all-star pitcher John Smoltz – teammates and leaders after day one of the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino – shot even par-72 to earn a five-stroke victory at Shadow Creek Golf Course. More →

Stars Come Out For Michael Jordan's Celebrity Charity Golf Apr 2, 2012

World-renowned “hitters” Ken Griffey, Jr. and Winky Wright brought their skills to the golf course over the weekend and emerged victorious in the celebrity-amateur tournament of the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) at Shadow Creek Golf Course, hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

Ne-Yo To Perform At Michael Jordan's Celebrity Charity Invitational Mar 29, 2012

Grammy Award-winning artist and Las Vegas native Ne-Yo is scheduled to give an intimate, private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter during the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) on Friday, March 30. More →

Stars Sign Up For Michael Jordan's Charity Golf Tournament Feb 27, 2012

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek March 29 – April 1 with new participants including current NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers and comedic genius Joel McHale of NBC’s ‘Community’ and E! Entertainment Television’s ‘The Soup.’ More →

Stars Take Part In A Week Of Giving For Alicia's House Oct 3, 2011

Alicia's House Food Pantry closed out their week of celebrity charity events with donations totaling over fifty thousand dollars to help feed the needy. More →

Michael Jordan Celebrity Charity Golf Tickets On Sale Now Sep 23, 2011

The 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year March 29-April 1, 2012. More →