Mike Conley commits $500,000 to Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center

In April, Mike Conley, Jr. announced a donation of $500,000 to the Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center.

Since 2011, the former Memphis Grizzlies point guard has served as a tireless advocate and generous supporter of Methodist.

In addition to helping create the Center as a dedicated medical home for patients living with sickle cell disease in Memphis and the Mid-South, he has hosted the annual Mike Conley Bowl N Bash fundraising event for 10 years, made personal contributions, and leveraged his celebrity platform to increase awareness about sickle cell disease.

“It is an honor and privilege to be able to be in a position to utilize my platform as a professional athlete to support the lives of others. Sickle cell disease has personally affected my family," Mike Conley, Jr. shared while discussing his gift. "I felt it was only right for me to get involved with Methodist Healthcare to see how I could create more awareness and make a positive impact on people suffering with this disease.”

With this gift, Mike and his wife Mary have contributed and helped raise over $1 million to support Methodist in delivering innovative, comprehensive care to patients with sickle cell disease.

The Conley's donation will be used to expand clinical and social support resources for patients while advancing care and curative treatments through research.

"It’s our hope that this donation will allow Methodist the ability to continue to provide the best medical care available for patients living with sickle cell disease in the Mid-South for years to come," he explained.

In recognition of this commitment and generosity, the Center’s clinic space will now be named The Mike and Mary Conley Comprehensive Sickle Cell Clinic.

While Mike has been traded from Grizzlies to play for the Utah Jazz, he remains committed to his mission to raise awareness and support for those living with sickle cell disease.