Austin kids get surprise visit from Dwyane Wade

Sunday, December 18, 2016
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dwyane Wade surprised kids in Chicago's Austin neighborhood who are doing good in their communities.

"I don't forget where I come from, being a kid that needed a handout and being a kid and a family that needed someone to come in and put in a little special attention on us, hearing some kind words...so me and my sister always remember what got us to the point where we succeed in life," Wade said.
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The Bulls star said he is proud of the group for working towards making their communities a better place while keeping up good grades and attendance in school.
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