Michael Jordan Donates $10M to North Carolina Medical Center in Honor of His Mother

NBA legend Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to North Carolina's Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, according to the Associated Press.

The medical center will rename its neuroscience institute after Jordan's mother, Deloris Jordan.

"My mother taught me the importance of compassion and community, and I can't think of a better way to honor her than by helping to ensure those in need can obtain the most advanced neurological care available," Jordan said.

Deloris Jordan is the founder and president of the James R. Jordan Foundation and as the AP noted, her son's donation will aid her work on "health and wellness, specifically with making specialists, technology and care more accessible specifically for patients dealing with stroke, spine treatment, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other health issues."

Jordan has remained in the NBA since his Hall of Fame playing career and currently is the minority governor of the Charlotte Hornets.