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Wade's World

He’s won an NBA title, been named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year and one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People…..but to Dwyane Wade, his ultimate dream is to “leave the world a better place than I found it.” Through his Wade’s World Foundation and countless appearances, signings and donations, he is fulfilling his goal….one step at a time.

Wade's World Foundation
Wade's All-Star Mission Accomplished
Dwyane Wade sponsors three homes in the Ninth Ward and  personally visits families devastated by Hurricane Katrina 

New Orleans, LA -- February 20, 2008 - Miami HEAT guard, Dwyane Wade, made his fourth appearance (third-year starter) at the NBA All-Star Game during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana this past weekend.  Although the weekend was filled with corporate appearances and All-Star festivities, Wade's mission was to leave New Orleans a better place than he found it.  With that mission in mind, Wade's overall platform was to promote future preparedness and preventive measures that individuals might take to ensure a level of empowerment and control over an untimely occurrence.

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Dwyane Wade Gives Church To His Mother
Monday, 19 May 2008 00:00

CHICAGO -- Dwyane Wade sat in the first pew Sunday afternoon, looked at his mother, and simply couldn't hide his emotions.

She had made him cry often before. This time, it was different.

"This is tears of joy," he said, beaming. "Tears of joy for my mother."

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Miccosukee ZO’S Summer Groove Announces New Partnership With Dwyane Wade
Wednesday, 23 April 2008 00:00

MICCOSUKEE ZO’S SUMMER GROOVE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DWYANE WADE AND UNVEILS SIZZLING SUMMER CAMPAIGN ENTICING EVENT-GOERS TO MAKE THEIR PLANS NOW

MIAMI, FL (August 10, 2008) – ‘The Groove Just Got Flashier’ as NBA Champion Alonzo “Zo” Mourning announced a new partnership with NBA Champ, Dwyane Wade – a.k.a. D. Wade or ‘Flash’ on the court. The dynamic duo is teaming up to give fans and event-goers locally, as well as around the world, a new way to get their groove on with the Miccosukee Zo’s Summer Groove Introducing D. Wade (ZSG) annual event.

“Dwyane’s leadership and personal interest in helping young people develop their goals is so aligned with the core of what Alonzo Mourning Charities does,” said Mourning. “I look forward to a successful partnership with him for many years to come as his presence will lend an additional boost to ZSG and our community-centered efforts.”

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