Dwyane Wade and family launch T-shirt line in support of LGBT community

Dwyane Wade and his family are putting their money where their mouths are in support of the LGBT community. 

The retired NBA star took to Instagram to announce a collaboration with the lifestyle brand YNGDNA. Both Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, promoted a new line of T-shirts intended to help GLSEN, which is a "leading national organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students." Fifty percent of the proceeds from T-shirt sales will go to GLSEN, plus a $50,000 donation from the Wade family.

 

 

 

 

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S/O to @yngdna for these Please Remain Inclusive & Dedicated to Equality tees‼️ We are donating 50% of the proceeds to GLSEN as well as a 50 thousand dollar donation on behalf of our family‼️ #wesupporteachotherwithpride

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Wade closed the Instagram caption with the hashtag, "#wesupporteachotherwithpride."

In April, Wade shared photos of his family at the Miami Pride parade while traveling on the road with the Heat in support of his 12-year-old son, Zion.

Dwayne Wade and Gabby Union supporting young Zion at Miami Pride is so beautiful, I could cry. I can’t imagine having had this type of support as a kid (or even young adult). Amazing example of living in and showing unconditional love 💕 pic.twitter.com/2cT8Ow6kik

— Câmi Thomas (@CamiCruzThomas) April 7, 2019

The 17-year veteran also spoke earlier this year about the importance of standing alongside Zion in all that he does.

"You have the support of your father, you have the support of your family every step of the way," Wade said to Variety.

The entire Wade family posted variations of the photo announcing the collaboration, with Zaire Wade captioning, "THE WADES STAND AS ONE."

 

 

 

 

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As a family, we believe inclusion and equality are two essential pillars needed to move towards growth and progressive thinking in our society. We have created a Limited Edition T shirt to help create a more inclusive space with our platform. The Wade family and @yngdna have decided to donate $50k and 50% of the proceeds of sales of the Pride shirts The GLSEN organization who’s mission is dedicated to sexual orientation as well as gender identity and gender expression, for 25 years GLSEN has been the leading national organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for LGBTQ students. The only place to get these shirts is through the link in my bio. THE WADES STAND AS ONE! Link in @yngdna bio

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The T-shirts read "Please Remain Inclusive & Dedicated 2 Equality."