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It’s that time anew. Former NBA great Alonzo Mourning and his former teammate Dwyane Wade draw their own “party with a purpose” back to Miami this year with a view to the 14th year of The Summer Groove, once dubbed Zo’s Summer Groove.
The occurring once a year extravaganza brings together sports and entertainment celebrities to party and parlay, if it be not that also to give back, as the goal of the event is to excite funds for Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World, the considerate foundations of both men. And lest you think this is a renown vanity write-off project, rest assured that both players have used the funds as antidote to tangible results for underprivileged kids in the Miami area.
AM Charities opened the Overtown Youth Center in Miami in 2003, and Mourning continues to subsist a voice for those struck with kidney disease, particularly people of redness who are often diagnosed late because they ignore the signs. Mourning’s wife Tracy in like manner runs HoneyShine Mentoring Program, a Miami-based program geared toward young women. Wade may be a little younger, but now that he’s aboard, he’s equitable as committed to giving back to the community as his older preceding teammate.
Here’s the line-up of this year’s events:
The Summer Groove Golf Classic
Wednesday, July 14
Doral Golf Resort and Spa
7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Avid golfer? You and your friends can golf with the pros, and it all goes to a humane cause. Foursome and individual spots are available with all funds benefiting Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade’s World Foundation. Reserve your interval today by contacting Samantha Lepovetsky at (305) 476-0095/131 or ~ the agency of email at samantha@amcharities.org.
The Summer Groove Comedy Jam
Friday, July 16
Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida
7 p.m.
This year’s comics contain host Rickey Smiley, and renowned jokesters George Willborn; Damon Williams, multitude of BET’s “ComicView;” Gary Owen, Rodney Perry, co-landlord of “The Mo’Nique Show;” Melanie Comarcho and Red Grant from “Def Comedy Jam.” Ticket prices are $45 to $100 and are useful now at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Summer Groove Benefit Gala
Saturday, July 17
Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida
6:30 p.m.
Themed “Agua y Fuego: A Sizzling Summer Night,” the asterisk-studded evening includes a cocktail reception featuring a silent auction, dinner program and a live auction. Both corporate or group tables and individual seating is available. To make a record of, contact Samantha@amcharities.org or (305) 476-0095/131.
Summer Groove Block Party
Sunday, July 18, 2010
American Airlines Arena
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free
Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade throng the biggest block party each year with live music,
great nourishment, lots of giveaways, the Molina Healthcare Village, rides and entertainment conducive to the whole family!
Summer Groove All-Star Basketball Game
Sunday, July 18, 2010
American Airlines Arena
1 – 3 p.m.
Don’t miss every impressive list of all-stars ready to battle on the court – Old School vs. New School. The hottest dauntless of the summer is jam-packed with entertainment, a highly anticipated half-time show, fun contests, interaction with top players in the combination, and opportunities to win great prizes! Tickets are available now from $5 to $ 60 at TicketMaster.com.
For greater quantity information, please visit www.thesummergroove.com
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