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20 Things You Don’t Know About Dwyane Wade

13. He Bought His Mom A Church

Dwyane Wade smiles while walking with his mother, Pastor Jolinda Wade, left, at her church, New Creation, 12900 S. Halsted St., as he arrived for a signing of his new book, "A Father First: How My life Became Bigger Than Basketball," in Chicago, IL on Tuesday September 11, 2012.

After getting clean and eventually becoming an ordained Baptist preacher, Dwyane’s mom was able to enjoy a new life and career in a church purchased by her son. Dwyane invested $2 million in 2007 to build her the church of her dreams. She still runs that ministry today and has remained clean while aiding others with their battle against addiction.

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