Dwyane Wade and his Wade’s World Foundation will host it’s 4th Annual Wade’s World Weekend August 25th- 28th in his hometown of Chicago, IL. The foundation provides support to community-based organizations that promote education, health and social skills for children in at-risk situations. Dwyane was inspired to start the foundation because he wanted to give back to underserved communities and support issues of purpose. “I can’t just let basketball define who I am and what I am supposed to become,” said Wade. “Like my mother always tells me, ‘[My life] is bigger than basketball.’”
Since 2003, Dwyane and his family have been dedicated to giving back to their core communities in the Chicago and South Florida areas through a variety of community outreach programs. As the WWF continues to develop and expand, the mission is to touch young lives around the globe.
Dwyane has hosted a free basketball camp for nearly 600 youth from the Robbins, Illinois, area for the last four years and for the first time in August 2007, he hosted “A Week of Wade’s World in South Florida” – a week long series of events and appearances that touched hundreds of South Florida kids. With the goal of building a youth center in the area where he grew up, Dwyane will continue to support a variety of programs that inspire, uplift and motivate.
Check out the wonderful schedule of events below and if your in Chicago support Dwyane Wade and the Wade’s World Foundation!
Join Dwyane Wade for the 4th Annual Wade’s World Weekend to benefit the Wade’s World Foundation August 25-28, 2011 Chicago, IL!
Thursday, August 25th
Father & Son Mentor Camp
Cost: Free
Registration: Closed invitation only
4th Annual Apollo Jets W3 Bowling Classic
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: 10 Pin Bowling Lounge
Cost: Lane of ten (6 bowlers, 4 lounges) $2,500
Registration: Please contact Lisa@Agency21Consulting.com or by phone at (305) 529-9506
Enjoy this fun filled evening hosted by Dwyane Wade and many other celebrity and athlete friends. You will have two hours of nonstop bowling and fun. Prizes, giveaways, auction items and gift bags make this evening one you don’t want to miss! Past celebrity attendees included: and many more!
Friday, August 26th
Chicago Public School Visits
Registration: Closed invitation only
Carnival Cruise Lines Benefit Dinner
Time: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Trump International Hotel Chicago
Cost: Table of ten – Gold $5,000, Silver $3,500, Individual Seating $350
Registration: Please contact Lisa@Agency21Consulting.com or by phone at (305) 529-9506
Join Dwyane Wade for a night of celebration and entertainment at the 4th Annual Carnival Cruise Line’s benefit dinner. Enjoy a cocktail reception, live entertainment and many one of a kind live auction items.
Saturday, August 27th
Youth Summit
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: UIC Pavillion
Registration: Closed invitation only
Chicago Got Talent
Time: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Chicago Theater
Cost: TBA
Registration: Open to Public, Ticket information available soon
Sunday, August 28th
Back to School Supply Give-A-Way
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: New Creation Binding and Loosing International
12900 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60628
Registration: Open to Public, First 300 people or while supplies last
Source: Wade’s World Foundation
