Dwyane Wade Charity Work, Events and Causes

Charity biography

Known as D-Wade, Dwyane Wade is a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat.

In 2003, he founded The Wade’s World Foundation, which provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health, and social skills for children in at-risk situations.

In 2008, he announced his partnership with former teammate Alonzo Mourning’s charitable foundation and co-hosted ZO’s Summer Groove, an annual summer event.

On December 24, 2008, Wade purchased a new home for a South Florida woman whose nephew accidentally burned down the family home.

In September 2009, Wade donated money from his foundation to keep the Robbins, Illinois public library from having to shut down.

In January 2010, Wade co-founded the Haitian earthquake relief fund with former teammate Alonzo Mourning.