In September 2009 , Wade donated money from his foundation to keep the Robbins , Illinois public library from having to shut down . He handed the library director Priscilla Coatney a $ 25,000 check in order to resurrect the building , which brought Coatney to tears . He called the donation a " small contribution " , and reminisced about the difficult experiences he faced as a child , stating that he sometimes did not know how he would find his next meal . In January 2010 , Wade and Alonzo Mourning co-founded The Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti " , which raised money to help the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake . In the three days since the fund began soliciting donations from athletes , Wade announced that the " Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti " had already raised over $ 800,000 . Wade stated , " I expected nothing less from my friends and colleagues in the sports community , our commitment to this cause knows no bounds , and we will continue to accept any and all donations throughout the days ahead . " Wade is also an avid supporter of St. Jude Children 's Research Hospital and has served as an Ambassador for their Hoops for St. Jude basketball initiative
2010 Haiti earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Dwyane Wade