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NBA Champion Dwyane Wade held annual Wade’s World Weekend in Chicago [photos]

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is a busy man. Last weekend in Chicago, Wade returned to his hometown to kick off his annual Wade’s World Weekend in support of his foundation, “Wade’s World Foundation.” The weekend included a benefit dinner at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse which was attended by Juwan Howard, Jeffery Jordan and others.

On Friday, September 6th, the Wade’s World Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala at the Peninsula Hotel took place.

The evening included the unveiling of the “Choose to Live, Live to Dream” campaign and the introduction of the 2013 Excellence in Philanthropy Award.  Steve Harvey and his wife Marjorie were among the honorees honored for their profound commitment to youth. The evening included a special toast celebrating Dwyane and his foundation’s ten years of service. Guests in attendance included Mindless Behavior, Brandon Marshall, Dr. Ian Smith, Otis Wilson, Kenny Williams, Vashawn Mitchell, and T.J. Holmes.

DWade has also announced his latest fashion collaboration with TieBar.com. A bowtie line with budget friendly price tags. The line will start at $15.



Wade’s World Photo Credit: Bob Metelus

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Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

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