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Dwyane Wade’s Sister Gets Honored For Women’s History Month by “Greatest Sorority Ever”

Published 03/27/2024, 7:33 AM EDT

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Dwyane Wade‘s family is his biggest supporter. If his father constantly fueled his inspiration, his sister helped him deal with the rough times of his life. Reflecting on the past, the siblings often fondly recall how their younger selves would be proud to see them now. The Miami Heat legend has built a massive business empire after making a name for himself in the NBA world. He has also continued to give back to society from time to time. His sister Tragil Wade who shares the same sentiment also puts in hours to make the world a better place. 

Just recently, the Sigma Gamma Rho honored their member with a special feature at their Women’s History Month. The 100+ year old sorority engages in social action movements geared towards creating opportunities for the disenfranchised. Tragil shared the sorority’s post for herself on her Instagram account. Expressing her gratitude, she wrote, “This post from @sgrhoupdates during Women’s History Month about meee was so kind and unexpected. I am so humbled. Thanks for this honor. It’s awesome to be a part of the GREATEST sorority ever. This has made my year.”

 

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Tragil Wade is an educator, philanthropist, speaker, and author. She became a member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in 2022. This is a non-profit community service organization that works to support women and children who aren’t scared to realize their dreams just two of the Chicago kids who dared their dreams are now at the top of the world. 

The bond between Dwyane Wade and Tragil Wade

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The eldest Wade’s journey began as an educator. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and teaching from Chicago State University. Following that in 2006, she joined the Wade’s World Foundation as an executive director. Just a few years ago she began the America’s Big Sisters Foundation to guide and help underprivileged children.

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The Miami Heat legend once expressed that his sister had a major influence on his life. As per sources, his sister persuaded their father Dwyane Wade Sr. to adopt Wade when he was 9-years-old. In an interview with Impact Magazine, the philanthropist spoke about the bond she shares with her brother and how he was her first priority.

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Tragil Wade said, “Dwyane became my focus, and I thank God for giving me the strength and grace a big sister needs to help him become the man he is.” The two have been together through thick and thin. Even after D-Wade became an NBA superstar, Tragil urged her brother to complete his education. In 2022, the dream came true for the Chicago kids when Wade achieved his doctorate. Despite facing so many challenges, the two have always made a point to look back and count their blessings.

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Pritha is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. After reporting on the luxurious lifestyle of celebrities for a year, she used that experience to cover the glamor side of the basketball world. She has expertly covered Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's complicated love story and the lavish vacations of NBA superstars, among other off-court scoops.
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