Michael Jordan to donate $2M to Florence relief fund

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan announced that he is donating $2 million to organizations aiding in the Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.

Jordan is contributing $1 million each to the American Red Cross and the Foundation for the Carolinas’ Hurricane Florence Response Fund.

The American Red Cross provides food and shelters to thousands of people who have been impacted by the storm.

The Foundation for the Carolinas’ Hurricane Florence Response Fund gives money to nonprofits in North and South Carolina to help with relief efforts.

The Hornets, in partnership with Food Lion will pack thousands of disaster food boxes Friday at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The boxes will be distributed across the Carolinas to provide meals to victims of Florence.

Hornets and NBA merchandising partner Fanatics have collaborated to create a T-shirt with the Hornets logo in the middle of North and South Carolina. The shirt features the phrase “Carolina Strong” and all the proceeds will be donated to the Foundation for the Carolinas’ Hurricane Florence Response Fund.

Purchase a T-shirt here.

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