Exclusive Interview with Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade: Man of Many Roles

Another thing that Wade is immensely proud of is the Wade‘s World Foundation, which he started in 2003 to give back to the community. What motivated him to start his own foundation? “I was inspired to start my own foundation because as a little kid I remember looking into my community and seeing the need for mentors and role models. I noticed the trend of no one really coming back to us to motivate us and inspire us, to say ‘You can do whatever you put your mind to do.’ So, I always told myself that if I was ever put in a position to give back, that I would. Starting the Wade’s World Foundation was that way to give back and be a role model to those on the South Side of Chicago and in other underserved areas.”

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