Chicago's Own Dwyane Wade to Host 4th Annual Wade's World Charity Weekend

CHICAGO, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of his ongoing commitment to giving back to his hometown community, Miami HEAT star and Chicago-native Dwyane Wade is bringing together his friends from the sports and entertainment world for the Wade's World Weekend 4-day fundraising event, including a benefit dinner, bowling event, entertainment night and youth programs.  All net proceeds benefit the Wade's World Foundation and local Chicago community organizations.

"Chicago is my home and it will always have a special place in my heart," said Wade.  "The Wade's World Weekend is all about giving back to the city that helped raise me.  I want to make sure the Wade's World Foundation makes a positive footprint within the Chicago-land community.  Our mission is to educate kids and help them understand that an education can open the door to opportunity and to a better life."

Wade's World Weekend Event Schedule

• Thursday, August 19th
  • Carnival Cruise Lines Benefit Dinner
    • Emcee: Roland S. Martin (CNN)
    • Performance by Grammy Award Nominee Melanie Fiona
    • Trump International Hotel (401 North Wabash Avenue)
    • 6:30 – 10:30PM CT
    • Table of ten (10); Gold - $5,000, Silver - $3,500 and Bronze - $2,500

• Friday, August 20th
  • 3rd Annual W3 Bowling Party hosted by Wade
    • 10 Pin Bowling Lounge @ 7:30PM CT (Red Carpet Walk at 7:00pm CT) 330 North State Street, Chicago
    • $2,500 per lane (6 people to a lane)

• Saturday, August 21st
  • “Wade’s World Youth Summit” hosted by Wade and friends to talk about some major issues facing Chicago teens, including violence and education
    • Location: Jones College Prep (for invited youth groups only)
  • 2nd Annual “D. Wade’s Chicago Has Talent Showcase”
    • DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre 60 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago
    • 6:00-9:00PM CT

• Sunday, August 22nd
  • Wade’s World Weekend School Supply Giveaway
    • Temple Of Praise Binding and Loosing Ministries 12900 S Halsted St in Chicago, IL (for invited groups only)

For more information regarding Wade's World Weekend, please contact Lisa Furst, Agency 21 Consulting at [email protected].

Born and raised in Robbins and graduating from Richards High School in Oak Lawn (2000), Wade continues to have a very strong connection to his roots and remains committed to providing inspiration and motivation to local children.  

In June, Wade hosted his 6th Annual Dwyane Wade Basketball Camp for nearly 700 kids from the Chicago and Robbins area at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. Participating kids were treated to two days of basketball instruction by Wade, as well as with local high school and college coaches and special invited guests.  

The mission of Wade's World Foundation is to help inspire and provide support to community-based organizations that promote education, health and social skills for kids in at-risk situations so they have the necessary tools they need to leave a positive footprint within their community and succeed in their life experiences. Since the foundation launched in 2003, Wade and his family have been committed to giving back in Chicago, South Florida and throughout the country.  Additional programs supported by Wade's World include The Summer Groove with Alonzo Mourning, Wade's Annual Christmas Party for South Florida youth, spending time at Miami's Children Hospital, fulfilling Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes, providing back-to-school supplies for students and spending time with children and families in need.  More information on Wade's World Foundation can be found at www.wadesworldfoundation.org

About Dwyane Wade:

Since Wade entered the NBA in 2003, he has five-times earned All-NBA honors.  He led the Miami Heat to its first NBA Championship in 2006 and was named the NBA Finals MVP.  That year, he was selected Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Year.  He holds Heat single-season franchise records for points, scoring average, field goals made and free throws made.  In 2008, Wade lead Team USA to a gold medal victory in Beijing.  

SOURCE Wade’s World Foundation