Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade Raise Over $800K for Haiti

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Athletes Relief Fund for HaitiLast week, former Miami Heat baller Alonzo Mourning and current Heat baller Dwyane Wade launched the "Athletes Relief Fund for Haiti," in an effort to raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti. In just five days, the duo raised more than $800,000. Wade donated a one game salary (worth $175,000) with Mourning, and LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul each dropped $100,000 toward the fund.

"I expected nothing less from my friends and colleagues in the sports community," Wade said in a release. "Our commitment to this cause knows no bounds, and we will continue to accept any and all donations throughout the days ahead."

Mourning actually went to Port-au-Prince last week with Medishare, an organization that has been working to bring health care to Haiti for close to 15 years. He assisted the group in a makeshift hospital and helped distribute water, food and medical equipment.

"It is the most devastating, deplorable images I've ever seen in my life," Mourning told the Associated Press. "[An] inhumane atmosphere to where we can only pray and do the best we can to assist those individuals."

Mourning planned on returning to the city this week. Other athletes who have contributed to the fund include Michael Vick, Terrell Owens, Gilbert Arenas, Randy Moss, Carmelo Anthony, Clinton Portis and a host of others.

"Since first learning of the tragedy in Haiti, I was intent on finding a way to help," James added. "I feel fortunate to be in such a position to provide support, and my heart and prayers continue to be with the people of Haiti."

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