Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has created history yet again, this time with a generous act of giving ahead of his 60th birthday.

The Chicago Bulls legend donated $10 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Wednesday (February 15), marking the largest individual donation in the organisation’s 43-year history.

Jordan’s hope is that his decision to celebrate his birthday by donating to Make-A-Wish will inspire others to help fulfill the wishes of the kids still waiting for their wishes to come true.

“For the past 34 years, it’s been an honour to partner with Make-A-Wish and help bring a smile and happiness to so many kids. Witnessing their strength and resilience during such a tough time in their lives has truly been an inspiration,” Jordan, now a billionaire business mogul, said in a news release.

Jordan, now the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, first supported Make-A-Wish in 1989.

Over the years, Jordan has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world and remains one of the most requested celebrity wish granters.

He was named Make-A-Wish chief wish ambassador in 2008 for what the organisation called the “life-changing impacts he has had on wish kids and their families”.

Jordan, who celebrates his birthday on Friday (February 17), said he couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate it.

“I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true,” Jordan said.