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Michael Jordan's $10 Million Gift Will Name Novant Neuroscience Institute for His Mother

The donation will expand access to advanced neurological care in Jordan’s home region.

FILE - Deloris Jordan, mother of Michael Jordan, talks with Joshua Schreiber at the screening of Michael Jordan Air Time, a home video depicting the basketball player's day-to-day life, on Feb. 24, 1993, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Swart, File)

Overview

  • Michael Jordan donated $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • The hospital will name its neuroscience institute the Novant Health Deloris Jordan Neuroscience Institute.
  • The funding will advance brain health research and expand access to specialists, technology and programs for complex neurological conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke and spine care.
  • Novant Health plans an unveiling and dedication in early 2026 at the Wilmington campus.
  • The contribution extends Jordan’s partnership with Novant Health, bringing his total giving to the system’s foundation to $27 million.