D-Wade & ‘Zo Throw An Assist To Haiti
(photo. Jeffery Salter)
In an effort to provide and encourage relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning (who traveled to Haiti with Project Medishare this morning to assist with recovery and relief) are teaming together to rally support and form a united front within the sports community. Forming the “Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti,” Wade and Mourning are spearheading efforts and requesting individual donations from all professional athletes, with the intent to issue a collective contribution transcending sports.
“The Haitian community has deep roots in Miami, a city which I have personally claimed as my own home for 15 years,” says Mourning. “As a longtime resident, I feel a profound sense of sadness for my many affected friends and neighbors; however, I am confident we can work together to make a difference.”
“As professional athletes, we experience the positive effects of teamwork every day,” says Wade. “Today, our attention is turned to Haiti. While an individual donation is valuable, there is also a special strength found within the force of a unified effort.”
Funds raised will be directed to organizations on the ground, specifically Project Medishare, which is actively working to support the Haitian people.
If you would like to donate to Project Medishare, please click on the link DONATE NOW.
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January 15th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
duds13 says:
Finally… sport stars seem to get it right.
January 15th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
BMW says:
That’s a good look…Hopefully more will follow
January 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
quest??? says:
if i dint have school, i would go to haiti and help. this could have happened to anyone, and to think that it was so close from my island…..on a side note who won the shirts dime?
January 15th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
POPPI GEE says:
Maturity and leveled heads. Wow it’s amazing to watch Zo from a tough punk at G-Town to the man that he is today. Awesome.
That is cool of Wade too. I was teaching on this today and it’s good to see a star of Wade’s caliber doing something where kids see he is using his fame for more than shoes, clothing, rapping, cologne and what have you.
Wonderful and wonderful again!
January 15th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
yoda says:
i’ve read that tiger woods gave 2mill. thats nice
January 15th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Randomized says:
Maybe Zo can give some of that money he stole from Toronto to these poor bastards.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
sh!tfaced says:
Gilbert Arenas should go if he ever gets the chance and go all-in before his monster contract gets voided. That’ll be one good comeback.
January 15th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Ian says:
quest man you think it was close to you what about me? damn what happened to haiti is sad im on the other end of the island and we felt the earthquake pretty hard.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:55 am
rlf says:
It’s nice what they are doing, but the best bet is to donate to charities that are already there, that know how things work. such as, doctors without borders, the red cross, UNICEF.
See this story: http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=452067>1=28102
sad that people give their money to help and some people just take advantage of it.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:50 am
joshua c says:
text YELE to 501501 to give a 5$ donation to the people in hati…pass it on
January 16th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Nick says:
Good men. Wade and ‘Zo always seemed like class acts. With good support from some selfless athletes, they can easily gain millions.
Text HAITI to 90999 for a $10 donation that is charged directly to your phone bill, or, as @joshua c said, YELE to 501501 for a $5 one. This is devistating
January 18th, 2010 at 10:58 am
GaryGuillermo says:
NBA . . .top of the class.