Michael Jordan, basketball legend and businessman, has made a generous donation of $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina. This significant gesture honors the memory of his mother, Deloris Jordan. The official announcement was made on Tuesday, revealing that Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington will name its neuroscience institute after Deloris Jordan.
Jordan’s donation primarily aims to support his mother’s work in the field of health and well-being. This includes improving access to specialists, technology, and medical care for patients facing conditions such as strokes, spinal problems, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological diseases. Deloris Jordan, founder and president of the James R. Jordan Foundation and its namesake international foundation, has led programs in the United States and Africa. She expressed her gratitude for being part of the initiative that seeks to provide high-quality care to a greater number of people in North Carolina. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for early 2026 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.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 that those who need it can get the most advanced neurological care available.
Michael Jordan
