On March 26, 2013 HEAT guard Dwyane Wade visited with children at the Dwyane Wade Reading Lab in the Cabrini-Green “By the Hand Club for Kids” in North Sedgwick, Chicago. Wade and his charity organization, Wade’s World Foundation, donated 20 iPads and $75,000 for an iPad Reading Lab in the Center.
Wade video-chatted and read with the children on their new iPads from another room in the building, then surprised them as he walked into the lab to meet them in person. The lab was decorated with new furniture and a painting of Wade on the wall. The children had the opportunity to speak with Wade about the importance of reading, basketball, and his teammates.
About Wade’s Word Foundation
Founded in 2003, Wade's World Foundation stands on the shoulders of its' central purpose of promoting the education of children/youth and its' three focus initiatives of literacy, health and fatherhood. Understanding that his life is bigger than basketball, Wade is a firm believer and supporter of the foundation's motto "Every Child Deserves a Shot." By primarily servicing the at-risk communities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and the South Florida region, Wade's World Foundation and partnering sponsors are dedicated to providing opportunities that enable children to overcome challenges, excel academically, and reach their maximum potential. For more information visit www.wadesworldfoundation.org.