Honoring His Sister With Special Gesture, NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Unloads His $170,000,000 Worth for Nobel Cause
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Several NBA stars have made a tremendous impact on society. From Shaquille O’Neal to LeBron James, their philanthropic efforts know no bounds. Another name that has done wonders for others is Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Honoring his sister, Tragil Wade, on her birthday, alongside a few college athletes from his alma mater, the 3x NBA champion decided to pull up to entertain young kids. Providing a unique program for the children that is considered a gift for their future, Wade shared the importance of literacy.
The former NBA superstar did not just make a huge donation but also took a step further by roping in his sister, who is a key piece for this program. Looks like the appreciation has already started to pour in!
Dwyane Wade’s collab with his sister gets an assist from his alma mater
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Ever since his retirement, Wade has shown why it is important to contribute to society. No wonder he is the people’s man! However, this collaboration with his sister, Tragil, to educate young kids is something many would not have thought about. Bringing out his creative side to make an impact, Wade announced the “Live to Dream” education program a year ago.
The funding for the program came directly from ‘Wade’s World Foundation‘. Now, a year later, the $170 million worth Heat legend did not fail to get back at it. This time, however, Wade and his sister were joined by a group of young athletes from Marquette University. In a video shared by the University’s Instagram page, the college veterans were seen dishing out pizza to young kids.
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It is clear that Wade values literacy and education. The 41-year-old shared on his Instagram story, “It has to be bigger than basketball,” which shows he places education first. Moreover, honoring his sister’s service to the inner-city children, Wade also renamed this program to the “Tragil Wade-Johnson summer reading program”.
Why did Dwyane Wade decide to honor his sister?
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Tragil Wade is a famous author, mentor, and speaker. The Miami icon’s sister has used her power in literature to teach and raise young kids to stand on their own. Considering the efforts she has put in to create an impact in society, it is only fair to name the program after her.
Tragil shared on her Instagram an appreciation post from a parent whose kid attended the education program. She mentioned, “‘Live to Dream’ reading program is changing lives… This post was everything to me. This is from a parent that appreciates the program.”
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What are your thoughts on this lovely contribution from Wade and his sister? Share in the comments below.
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Edited by:
Pragya Vashisth