Alonzo Mourning recently had some more work done on his injured right knee to keep the possibilty of a comeback alive, according to The South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Mourning ruptured the patella tendon in his right knee and also tore the quadriceps tendon in the same leg in December and claims that he still hopes to return to the court.
He will undergo another six months of rehabilitation after the most recent procedure to help rectify the injury.
kaynak : NBA
18 Temmuz 2008
ZSG Comedy + Party
I was fortunate enough to be VIP and was able to hang out with the likes of Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers, Kevin Durant, Nate Robinson, Deaquan Cook, Earl Barron, Dorrel Wright, Penny Hardway, and Damon Jones
-- Michael Beasley is a really cool guy loving the fame right now. Stopped for pictures and autos for everyone, was obsessed with my new iPhone and even went into his pocket and said how much. Said he was going to camp out to get one, asked him why he didnt just make some calls jokingly said hes not Derrick Rose. Left the club with a cutie was decently drunk really cool guy though
--Mario Chalmers is amazingly nice and very humble, no one else knew who he was and he kind of clinged onto me for the night he was awesome. Great guy he and Beasley came together
--Cook was an ass. Very arrogant.. Asked about his shoulder shrugged me off.
--Earl Barron doesn't think hell be back here-- cool guy though
--Dorrel Wright hopes to come back but when I jokingly said I'll call Riles for you he said "TELL HIM TO DO ME RIGHT"
--Shawn Marion looks very part of this team hanging with Zo and Wade all night. Doesn't look like we are moving him. Wasn't able to chat with him but got a pic w him
--Penny said that Riles told him he let him go way too early, and that he's still in shape to go anytime LOL
--Kevin Durant wasn't very personable but nice enough guy
--Nate Robinson was funny and pretty cool guy. Heard him joking with all the players that its good to be short so no one notices him, a photographer asked his name he gave them a fake name like George Lopez
--Damon Jones said he would LOVE to come back here. He was with Terrel Owens all night who is a complete prick
--James Jones was really cool saw him before any of the events at the Pretzel stand paid with a $20 for a pretzel and told the employee to keep the change. Says he's excited to be back.
--Sam Cassel has the dirtiest mouth ever.
--Wade ran by everyone was with tons of security not w. wife. Gabrielle Union was also in attendance but didn't catch them together. Comedian was asking Wade if he likes to eat pussy.
--ZO was ZO
--Andy Ellisberg was in attendance and even made it up to the club after, with a few of the scouts I believe. He's a really cool guy says that they are do everything and anything to bring this team back to the winning side of things. Was really nice was shocked that I knew his name.
-- Does anyone know where Udonis was?
kaynak : NBA
-- Michael Beasley is a really cool guy loving the fame right now. Stopped for pictures and autos for everyone, was obsessed with my new iPhone and even went into his pocket and said how much. Said he was going to camp out to get one, asked him why he didnt just make some calls jokingly said hes not Derrick Rose. Left the club with a cutie was decently drunk really cool guy though
--Mario Chalmers is amazingly nice and very humble, no one else knew who he was and he kind of clinged onto me for the night he was awesome. Great guy he and Beasley came together
--Cook was an ass. Very arrogant.. Asked about his shoulder shrugged me off.
--Earl Barron doesn't think hell be back here-- cool guy though
--Dorrel Wright hopes to come back but when I jokingly said I'll call Riles for you he said "TELL HIM TO DO ME RIGHT"
--Shawn Marion looks very part of this team hanging with Zo and Wade all night. Doesn't look like we are moving him. Wasn't able to chat with him but got a pic w him
--Penny said that Riles told him he let him go way too early, and that he's still in shape to go anytime LOL
--Kevin Durant wasn't very personable but nice enough guy
--Nate Robinson was funny and pretty cool guy. Heard him joking with all the players that its good to be short so no one notices him, a photographer asked his name he gave them a fake name like George Lopez
--Damon Jones said he would LOVE to come back here. He was with Terrel Owens all night who is a complete prick
--James Jones was really cool saw him before any of the events at the Pretzel stand paid with a $20 for a pretzel and told the employee to keep the change. Says he's excited to be back.
--Sam Cassel has the dirtiest mouth ever.
--Wade ran by everyone was with tons of security not w. wife. Gabrielle Union was also in attendance but didn't catch them together. Comedian was asking Wade if he likes to eat pussy.
--ZO was ZO
--Andy Ellisberg was in attendance and even made it up to the club after, with a few of the scouts I believe. He's a really cool guy says that they are do everything and anything to bring this team back to the winning side of things. Was really nice was shocked that I knew his name.
-- Does anyone know where Udonis was?
kaynak : NBA
Alonzo Yaralanan Dizi İle Daha Çok İlgileniyor
Miami Heat'in efsane pivotu olan ve geçen sezonun ortasında dizinden sakatlık geçirip sezonu kapatan ZO,sakat olan sağ dizi ile daha çok ilgilenip,onla daha çok çalışıyor.
ZO'nun,sakat dizine daha çok özen göstermesi,ZO'nun basketbola dönmek istediğini işaret ediyor.
Bildiğiniz gibi AlonZo Mourning de her fırsatta bir sezon daha oynamak istediğini belirtiyor.
kaynak : NBA
ZO'nun,sakat dizine daha çok özen göstermesi,ZO'nun basketbola dönmek istediğini işaret ediyor.
Bildiğiniz gibi AlonZo Mourning de her fırsatta bir sezon daha oynamak istediğini belirtiyor.
kaynak : NBA
Blokların efendisi geri dönebilecek mi?
2007-08 sezonu geçirdiği diz sakatlığı sebebiyle kısa kesilen NBA'in efsanevi oyuncularından Alonzo Mourning'in, sağ dizine uygulanması gereken prosedürler yüzünden yeni sezonun ortalarına kadar parkeye dönemeyeceği için tecrübeli pivotun takımsız kalma riskiyle karşı karşıya kaldığı belirtiliyor.
Güney Florida Sun-Sentinel'de çıkan haberlere göre Mourning'in rehabilitasyonuna yakın kaynakların, 38 yaşındaki oyuncunun sağ dizinde geçirdiği sakatlığın tedavi sürecinin sezonun ortasına kadar sürebileceğini söylediği belirtiliyor.
Şu anda Miami Heat kadrosunda bulunan ancak kontratı tamamlanan Mourning'in diz sakatlığının ne kadar süreceği ya da oyuncunun emekliliğine yol açabileceği ihtimali yüzünden hiçbir takımın Mourning ile sözleşme imzalamaya yanaşmaması bekleniyor.
2006 yılında şampiyonluğa ulaşan Miami Heat'de benchten gelerek kritik katkılar yapan ve savunmaya getirdiği dinamizm ile taraftarların sevgilisi olan "Zo", yaptığı bloklar ile çemberi zorlayan oyuncuların adeta korkulu rüyası olmuştu.
2007-08 sezonuna Heat tarihinin en çok hücum ribaundu alan oyuncusu olmak için 4 ribaunda daha ihtiyacı varken giren Blokların efendisi 8 farklı sezonda Miami'nin en fazla blok yapan oyuncusu olmuştu. 2134 blok ile 2006-07 sezonunu aktif oyuncular arasında normal sezonda en çok blok yapan 3. oyuncu olarak kapattı.
Alonzo Mourning, kariyerinde 7 kez All-Star olmuş, 2 kez de NBA'de yılın defansif oyuncusu seçilmiş ve 1 kez de NBA'in en değerli ilk 5'ine seçilme başarısı göstermiş çok değerli bir oyuncudur.
kaynak : NBA
Güney Florida Sun-Sentinel'de çıkan haberlere göre Mourning'in rehabilitasyonuna yakın kaynakların, 38 yaşındaki oyuncunun sağ dizinde geçirdiği sakatlığın tedavi sürecinin sezonun ortasına kadar sürebileceğini söylediği belirtiliyor.
Şu anda Miami Heat kadrosunda bulunan ancak kontratı tamamlanan Mourning'in diz sakatlığının ne kadar süreceği ya da oyuncunun emekliliğine yol açabileceği ihtimali yüzünden hiçbir takımın Mourning ile sözleşme imzalamaya yanaşmaması bekleniyor.
2006 yılında şampiyonluğa ulaşan Miami Heat'de benchten gelerek kritik katkılar yapan ve savunmaya getirdiği dinamizm ile taraftarların sevgilisi olan "Zo", yaptığı bloklar ile çemberi zorlayan oyuncuların adeta korkulu rüyası olmuştu.
2007-08 sezonuna Heat tarihinin en çok hücum ribaundu alan oyuncusu olmak için 4 ribaunda daha ihtiyacı varken giren Blokların efendisi 8 farklı sezonda Miami'nin en fazla blok yapan oyuncusu olmuştu. 2134 blok ile 2006-07 sezonunu aktif oyuncular arasında normal sezonda en çok blok yapan 3. oyuncu olarak kapattı.
Alonzo Mourning, kariyerinde 7 kez All-Star olmuş, 2 kez de NBA'de yılın defansif oyuncusu seçilmiş ve 1 kez de NBA'in en değerli ilk 5'ine seçilme başarısı göstermiş çok değerli bir oyuncudur.
kaynak : NBA
11 Temmuz 2008
Board of Directors & Staff
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alonzo Mourning
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Tracy Wilson Mourning, Founder of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program
PRESIDENT
Williams Diggs, President of Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
VICE PRESIDENT
Allen Furst, President of ASF Consulting, LTD
TREASURER
...
MEMBERS
Linda Coll, Director of Carnival Cruise Lines Foundation
Albert Dotson, Jr. Esquire, Bilzin, Sumberg, Beane, Price & Axelrod
Gene Schaefer, Commercial Market Executive, Bank of America
...
STAFF
Lisa Joseph | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/102
Grace M. Castro | PR & MARKETING DIRECTOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/114
Gillian Durruthy | PR & MARKETING COORDINATOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/131
Nile Patrick | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | PH: (305) 476-0095/111
...
HONEY SHINE
MENTORING PROGRAM
Andrea Graham | PROGRAM MANAGER | PH: (305) 476-0095/106
LaCriscia M. Fowlkes | PROGRAM ASSISTANT | PH: (305) 476-0095/126
kaynak : NBA
Alonzo Mourning
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Tracy Wilson Mourning, Founder of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program
PRESIDENT
Williams Diggs, President of Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce
VICE PRESIDENT
Allen Furst, President of ASF Consulting, LTD
TREASURER
...
MEMBERS
Linda Coll, Director of Carnival Cruise Lines Foundation
Albert Dotson, Jr. Esquire, Bilzin, Sumberg, Beane, Price & Axelrod
Gene Schaefer, Commercial Market Executive, Bank of America
...
STAFF
Lisa Joseph | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/102
Grace M. Castro | PR & MARKETING DIRECTOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/114
Gillian Durruthy | PR & MARKETING COORDINATOR | PH: (305) 476-0095/131
Nile Patrick | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | PH: (305) 476-0095/111
...
HONEY SHINE
MENTORING PROGRAM
Andrea Graham | PROGRAM MANAGER | PH: (305) 476-0095/106
LaCriscia M. Fowlkes | PROGRAM ASSISTANT | PH: (305) 476-0095/126
kaynak : NBA
A LOOK BACK
Over the past 11 years, Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) has reached several milestones. Many of these highlights are a direct result of the support and interest of countless individuals and corporate groups who also wish to make a difference in our community.
With much success, AM Charities has been able to add to the number of annual events that fund new and existing initiatives that benefit our youth of promise. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.amcharities.org
1997
o Modeled after Magic Johnson’s fundraising event “A Midsummer Night’s Magic”, Mourning hosted the 1st annual ZO’S SUMMER GROOVE (ZSG) raising more than $200,000 for local charities in South Florida. Now in its 11th year, ZSG has grown into a five-day, fun-filled community event that has become a staple in the South Florida community. ZSG, AM Charities’ largest fundraising event, appeals to a diverse audience by offering a variety of events that include: youth basketball clinics, golf tournament, concert, comedy show, gala, block party, all-star basketball game and numerous after-party functions. ZSG works to promote community involvement by encouraging event participants to enjoy a weekend that ultimately benefits South Florida’s youth of promise.
2000
o Mourning takes the Groove on the road to Hampton Roads, Virginia. Currently known as ZO’S END OF SUMMER GROOVE, this annual event offers Mourning’s hometown supporters the opportunity to get involved. This three-day event includes a golf tournament, youth summit, and a family day in the park. Proceeds benefit local organizations in the Hampton Road areas.
o In efforts to give Thanksgiving a special meaning for families in need, Mourning personally delivers complete meals door-to-door to unsuspecting families in South Florida. Now in 2007, with the support of sponsors, 33 THANKSGIVING has increased the number of meals delivered from 33 to 533.
2002
o Founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning, the HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM, provides positive experiences that nurture the mind, body and soul of young women ages 8 to 18, in at-risk situations, by enlightening their paths and creating balance in their young lives. The program currently offers services to local South Florida teens.
2003
o ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES becomes incorporated as a public not-for-profit organization.
o With the help of donors, Alonzo Mourning Charities opened the first center in the historic area of Overtown in South Florida. The OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER provides services to more than 225 kids. The center’s mission is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services.
o The annual HAT’S OFF LUNCHEON helps keep the Honey Shine Mentoring Program in operation year-round. Also, thanks to the success and popularity of this event, Camp Honey Shine was able to open its doors for a full three weeks in 2007.
o ZO’S MILLION DOLLAR SHOOTOUT offers guest an exclusive golfing experience at the world renowned Trump National Golf Course. Alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Donald Trump, Mourning has been able to also make an impact on youth organizations in the New Jersey and New York area.
2005
o Alonzo Mourning Charities joins forces with the Magic Johnson Foundation to host ZO & MAGIC’S 8-BALL CHALLENGE. Guests are invited to compete in the only true showdown-taking place during NBA All-Star Weekend. Proceeds benefit programs and services supported by both foundations.
2006
o The KING PIN CLASSIC is another favorite event for Alonzo Mourning Charities supporters. Both Tracy and Alonzo Mourning score the perfect strike raising more than $100,000 annually, during King Pin Classic, for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program.
2007
o Alonzo Mourning Charities unveils plan to build a second youth center in South Florida.
kaynak : NBA
With much success, AM Charities has been able to add to the number of annual events that fund new and existing initiatives that benefit our youth of promise. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.amcharities.org
1997
o Modeled after Magic Johnson’s fundraising event “A Midsummer Night’s Magic”, Mourning hosted the 1st annual ZO’S SUMMER GROOVE (ZSG) raising more than $200,000 for local charities in South Florida. Now in its 11th year, ZSG has grown into a five-day, fun-filled community event that has become a staple in the South Florida community. ZSG, AM Charities’ largest fundraising event, appeals to a diverse audience by offering a variety of events that include: youth basketball clinics, golf tournament, concert, comedy show, gala, block party, all-star basketball game and numerous after-party functions. ZSG works to promote community involvement by encouraging event participants to enjoy a weekend that ultimately benefits South Florida’s youth of promise.
2000
o Mourning takes the Groove on the road to Hampton Roads, Virginia. Currently known as ZO’S END OF SUMMER GROOVE, this annual event offers Mourning’s hometown supporters the opportunity to get involved. This three-day event includes a golf tournament, youth summit, and a family day in the park. Proceeds benefit local organizations in the Hampton Road areas.
o In efforts to give Thanksgiving a special meaning for families in need, Mourning personally delivers complete meals door-to-door to unsuspecting families in South Florida. Now in 2007, with the support of sponsors, 33 THANKSGIVING has increased the number of meals delivered from 33 to 533.
2002
o Founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning, the HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM, provides positive experiences that nurture the mind, body and soul of young women ages 8 to 18, in at-risk situations, by enlightening their paths and creating balance in their young lives. The program currently offers services to local South Florida teens.
2003
o ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES becomes incorporated as a public not-for-profit organization.
o With the help of donors, Alonzo Mourning Charities opened the first center in the historic area of Overtown in South Florida. The OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER provides services to more than 225 kids. The center’s mission is to inspire and empower youth and families by fostering hope through enrichment services.
o The annual HAT’S OFF LUNCHEON helps keep the Honey Shine Mentoring Program in operation year-round. Also, thanks to the success and popularity of this event, Camp Honey Shine was able to open its doors for a full three weeks in 2007.
o ZO’S MILLION DOLLAR SHOOTOUT offers guest an exclusive golfing experience at the world renowned Trump National Golf Course. Alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Donald Trump, Mourning has been able to also make an impact on youth organizations in the New Jersey and New York area.
2005
o Alonzo Mourning Charities joins forces with the Magic Johnson Foundation to host ZO & MAGIC’S 8-BALL CHALLENGE. Guests are invited to compete in the only true showdown-taking place during NBA All-Star Weekend. Proceeds benefit programs and services supported by both foundations.
2006
o The KING PIN CLASSIC is another favorite event for Alonzo Mourning Charities supporters. Both Tracy and Alonzo Mourning score the perfect strike raising more than $100,000 annually, during King Pin Classic, for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program.
2007
o Alonzo Mourning Charities unveils plan to build a second youth center in South Florida.
kaynak : NBA
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
HONEY SHINE MENTORING PROGRAM
Founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning in 2002, Honey Shine's mission is to develop and nurture the mind, body and soul of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives. For more information visit www.honeyshine.org
YOUTH SUMMITS
Kids are often faced with challenging situations and decisions. Covering a gamut of topics, our youth summits allow us to open the lines of communication to discuss the real issues that are important at this stage of their life. Participating kids converse with celebrities, athletes, and prominent leaders in the community to find solutions and gain a positive perspective on life.
YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS
More than 2000 kids each year learn key basketball fundamentals from top athletes from around the league. Youth participants take part in numerous interactive activities that include numerous drills, helpful hints, workout tips, motivational sessions that include a broad-spectrum of messages about discipline, sportsmanship, persistence, teamwork that can apply to all aspects of life.
33 THANKSGIVINGS
In efforts to give Thanksgiving a special meaning for many in need, Mourning personally delivers complete meals door-to-door to unsuspecting families in the South Florida area. With the support of sponsors, AM Charities has increased the number of meals delivered each year from 33 to 533.
YOUTH CENTERS
Alonzo Mourning Charities has also focused its attention to stimulating the development of youth centers. Each new centers will co-locate academic and recreational activities in a safe environment, working with children, families, and schools from grade 2 to graduation. The centers will offer in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that include academic enhancement, physical fitness, health care and nutrition, creative arts, prevention, character-building, and family-oriented activities, including parent orientation.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
Since 1997, Alonzo Mourning Charities has granted funds to a variety of organizations that work to solve today’s most challenging children’s issues- foster care, adoption, emergency shelters, mentoring programs, after-school programs among many others.
HOLIDAY PARTY
Each year, 350 kids, selected from partner organizations, are invited to a special holiday party hosted by Tracy and Alonzo Mourning. To help preserve holiday traditions, festivities include a talent show, cookie decorating, face painting, great music and dancing, a delicious dinner with all the fixings and a special gift for each child.
kaynak : NBA
Founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning in 2002, Honey Shine's mission is to develop and nurture the mind, body and soul of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives. For more information visit www.honeyshine.org
YOUTH SUMMITS
Kids are often faced with challenging situations and decisions. Covering a gamut of topics, our youth summits allow us to open the lines of communication to discuss the real issues that are important at this stage of their life. Participating kids converse with celebrities, athletes, and prominent leaders in the community to find solutions and gain a positive perspective on life.
YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINICS
More than 2000 kids each year learn key basketball fundamentals from top athletes from around the league. Youth participants take part in numerous interactive activities that include numerous drills, helpful hints, workout tips, motivational sessions that include a broad-spectrum of messages about discipline, sportsmanship, persistence, teamwork that can apply to all aspects of life.
33 THANKSGIVINGS
In efforts to give Thanksgiving a special meaning for many in need, Mourning personally delivers complete meals door-to-door to unsuspecting families in the South Florida area. With the support of sponsors, AM Charities has increased the number of meals delivered each year from 33 to 533.
YOUTH CENTERS
Alonzo Mourning Charities has also focused its attention to stimulating the development of youth centers. Each new centers will co-locate academic and recreational activities in a safe environment, working with children, families, and schools from grade 2 to graduation. The centers will offer in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that include academic enhancement, physical fitness, health care and nutrition, creative arts, prevention, character-building, and family-oriented activities, including parent orientation.
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
Since 1997, Alonzo Mourning Charities has granted funds to a variety of organizations that work to solve today’s most challenging children’s issues- foster care, adoption, emergency shelters, mentoring programs, after-school programs among many others.
HOLIDAY PARTY
Each year, 350 kids, selected from partner organizations, are invited to a special holiday party hosted by Tracy and Alonzo Mourning. To help preserve holiday traditions, festivities include a talent show, cookie decorating, face painting, great music and dancing, a delicious dinner with all the fixings and a special gift for each child.
kaynak : NBA
6 Temmuz 2008
AM Charities OVERVIEW
Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation. AM Charities' mission is to encourage the educational development of our youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities.
Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting other non-profit organizations, Mourning has focused his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center.
A major component of AM Charities is the Honey Shine Mentoring Program that works to empower young girls to shine as women. The bi-weekly workshops and summer camp that make up the program helps develop and nurture the mind, body, and soul, of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives.
With your participation, Alonzo Mourning Charities can continue to make great strides towards helping to change lives. For more information visit www.amcharities.org.
kaynak : NBA
Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting other non-profit organizations, Mourning has focused his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center.
A major component of AM Charities is the Honey Shine Mentoring Program that works to empower young girls to shine as women. The bi-weekly workshops and summer camp that make up the program helps develop and nurture the mind, body, and soul, of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives.
With your participation, Alonzo Mourning Charities can continue to make great strides towards helping to change lives. For more information visit www.amcharities.org.
kaynak : NBA
Alonzo Mourning Charities
Alonzo Mourning Charities’ Statement in Response to Lawsuit by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC
MIAMI, Florida (July 1, 2008) — Alonzo Mourning Charities, today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC:
"Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) understands that the outstanding obligations identified in the lawsuit have been satisfied and that AM Charities will be released of any and all association with the lawsuit. We are pleased that this matter has been resolved. AM Charities is committed, and will continue, to focus on inspiring, empowering and enriching the lives of the youth in our communities.”
Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501©(3) public fundraising foundation. Its mission is to encourage the educational development of youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting numerous educational initiatives, Mourning focuses his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center. For more information, visit www.AMCharities.org.
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Media Contact:
Michelle Revuelta
305.221.1773
michelle@mrprinc.com
kaynak : NBA
MIAMI, Florida (July 1, 2008) — Alonzo Mourning Charities, today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC:
"Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) understands that the outstanding obligations identified in the lawsuit have been satisfied and that AM Charities will be released of any and all association with the lawsuit. We are pleased that this matter has been resolved. AM Charities is committed, and will continue, to focus on inspiring, empowering and enriching the lives of the youth in our communities.”
Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities) is a not-for-profit 501©(3) public fundraising foundation. Its mission is to encourage the educational development of youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Since 1997, AM Charities has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting numerous educational initiatives, Mourning focuses his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center. For more information, visit www.AMCharities.org.
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Media Contact:
Michelle Revuelta
305.221.1773
michelle@mrprinc.com
kaynak : NBA
ABOUT ALONZO MOURNING
Alonzo Mourning is founder of Alonzo Mourning Charities (AM Charities), a not-for-profit 501©(3) public fundraising foundation, created to encourage the educational development of youth by developing programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. Since 1997, Mourning has raised more than $6.5 million for various programs that aid in the development of children and their families. In addition to supporting numerous educational initiatives, Mourning focuses his attention to stimulating the development of youth enrichment centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic area of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center with plans that call for more centers to open in the future.
Major initiatives led by Mourning include more than seven annual events held throughout the country such as Zo’s Summer Groove, as well as the Honey Shine Mentoring Program that works to empower young girls to shine as women. Mourning is an advocate for youth initiatives and foster care programs that assist abused, abandoned and neglected kids. He is a sought-after speaker engaging audiences of all sizes and ages on the importance of education, leadership and perseverance.
Mourning is consistently recognized for his charitable efforts receiving numerous awards such as the NBA’s Community Assist Award in 2006; National Urban League’s Outstanding Community Service Award in 2003; Silver Medallion Community Service Award by the National Conference for Community and Justine in 2003; NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Sportsmanship Award in 2002; and The Children’s Trust Excellence Award for Public Policy in 2007, to name a few.
Mourning was drafted as the number two pick, of the first round, by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1992 National Basketball Association’s (NBA) draft. After three successful years with the Hornets, Mourning moved on in 1995 to spend seven years with the Miami Heat leading the team to several Eastern division titles. Impressing others with the vigor and tenacity that he has put into being a defensive weapon for his team and an offensive nightmare for his opponents, Alonzo was selected to join an elite group of NBA players who represented the United States in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Diagnosed with Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a degenerative kidney ailment, at the start of the 2000-2001 season, Mourning led a campaign to fight FSGS and raised $2 million for research, education, and testing. He returned to the court after undergoing a kidney transplant in that same season and played in the remaining 13 games with the Miami Heat. In 2003 Mourning joined the New Jersey Nets but returned to Miami, a place he calls home, and rejoined the Miami Heat in 2005 where he was an integral part in leading the team to their first NBA Championship in the 2005-06 season. Mourning is a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1999 and 2000). He is currently among the league’s leaders in blocked shots, field goal percentages and rebounds per game.
Mourning is a graduate of Georgetown University and holds a degree in Sociology. He and his wife, Tracy Wilson Mourning, reside in Miami, Florida with their two children – son Trey and daughter Myka.
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Major initiatives led by Mourning include more than seven annual events held throughout the country such as Zo’s Summer Groove, as well as the Honey Shine Mentoring Program that works to empower young girls to shine as women. Mourning is an advocate for youth initiatives and foster care programs that assist abused, abandoned and neglected kids. He is a sought-after speaker engaging audiences of all sizes and ages on the importance of education, leadership and perseverance.
Mourning is consistently recognized for his charitable efforts receiving numerous awards such as the NBA’s Community Assist Award in 2006; National Urban League’s Outstanding Community Service Award in 2003; Silver Medallion Community Service Award by the National Conference for Community and Justine in 2003; NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Sportsmanship Award in 2002; and The Children’s Trust Excellence Award for Public Policy in 2007, to name a few.
Mourning was drafted as the number two pick, of the first round, by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1992 National Basketball Association’s (NBA) draft. After three successful years with the Hornets, Mourning moved on in 1995 to spend seven years with the Miami Heat leading the team to several Eastern division titles. Impressing others with the vigor and tenacity that he has put into being a defensive weapon for his team and an offensive nightmare for his opponents, Alonzo was selected to join an elite group of NBA players who represented the United States in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Diagnosed with Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a degenerative kidney ailment, at the start of the 2000-2001 season, Mourning led a campaign to fight FSGS and raised $2 million for research, education, and testing. He returned to the court after undergoing a kidney transplant in that same season and played in the remaining 13 games with the Miami Heat. In 2003 Mourning joined the New Jersey Nets but returned to Miami, a place he calls home, and rejoined the Miami Heat in 2005 where he was an integral part in leading the team to their first NBA Championship in the 2005-06 season. Mourning is a seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1999 and 2000). He is currently among the league’s leaders in blocked shots, field goal percentages and rebounds per game.
Mourning is a graduate of Georgetown University and holds a degree in Sociology. He and his wife, Tracy Wilson Mourning, reside in Miami, Florida with their two children – son Trey and daughter Myka.
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