Michael Jordan is most noted for his tremendous success as a professional athlete. His commitment to give back to the community has been consistent throughout his career and for the eleventh year he will host The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Since the establishment of MJIC 2001,event has raised over $6 million dollars for charitable organizations. This is the third year the event will be held in Las Vegas. Philanthropic celebrities will the grace the 5 diamond rated Aria Resort and Casino for the 2012 MJCI party with a purpose. 
The major event is held at the prestigious Shadow Creek Golf Course.
This four-day competitive event is a annual highlight for the golf community and for golf fanatics.The main golf event of the MJCI is held on the breathtaking Shadow Creek greens is a two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament, including only competing celebrities. The participating celebrities’ charities of choice also receive a portion of the monies raised.
In attendance to MJCI include A-list celebrities, professional athletes and other public figures. Previous event attendees include Samuel L. Jackson, Drew Brees, Charles Barkley, Spike and Tanya Lee, Felx Alexander, and Jereome Bettis
This inventional includes many special events for attendants of MCJI who have come to enjoy the golf competition. The Celebrity-Amateur tournament pairs 4 amateur golfers with one celebrity participant. This year the celebrity- amueatr event is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1.
“This event is going to make a big contribution to the charities. I’m very proud and very happy that a lot of celebrities came out to support us and many people are going to benefit from it.”
The 2012 event beneficiaries include:
- Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Based in Phoenix, the Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. Michaels Jordan is recognized as one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s most-requested celebrity wish granters, fulfilling the wishes of more than 185 children with life-threatening medical conditions since 1988.Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.
- James R. Jordan Foundation-In honor of her late husband, the James R. Jordan Foundation (JRJF) was established in 2000 by Mrs. Deloris Jordan. JRFJ is dedicated to strengthening families, motivating youth and ensuring high quality academic opportunities for children in underserved communities. To give back to this charitable cause, please visit www.jamesjordanfoundation.com.
- Cats Care is the Charlotte Bobcats’ commitment to bringing positive and lasting change to our community through dynamic programming and dedication to social responsibility in the areas of education, fitness, and youth and family development.Players, staff and fans of the team donate thousands of dollars and volunteer hours to work with schools, local agencies and hospitals to make the Carolinas a better place in which to live, work and play. For additional information on how you can help, please follow the link to Cats Care.
- Opportunity Village Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities. We provide them with vocational training, employment and social recreation services that make their lives more productive and interesting. Through our programs and services, well over a thousand people with disabilities are learning vocational skills, working in jobs throughout the community, paying taxes and living more fulfilling lives.To find out how you can help, please visit www.opportunityvillage.org.
- Nevada Cancer Institute – UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by offering the best in high-quality patient care, clinical trials, education, early detection and prevention.Designated by the state legislature as Nevada’s official cancer institute, NVCI serves patients throughout the greater Las Vegas area, offering full-service clinics in Summerlin, and at University Medical Center, in the downtown medical district. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org, Twitter/@NVCI or facebook/NevadaCancerInstitute.
This is sure to be a spectacular charity event! We congratulate Michael Jordan on his continued success in hosting fundraising events for charitable organizations! Continue to do a great job and we applauded the change you are making in our world! Be like MJ, and #Giveback!
