Miccousukee Zo's Summer Groove Heating Up South Florida

Five Day Event Highlight of the Season - this year bigger, better and more fun than ever July 11th - 15th, 2007

MIAMI, FL- Temperatures will rise in July at the start of the Miccosukee Zo's Summer Groove (ZSG) - a five-day fundraiser featuring events including youth basketball clinics, a golf tournament, comedy show/concert, youth summit, benefit dinner, block party and all-star basketball game. The ZSG experience kicks-off on July 11th and runs through July 15th. It is a highlight on summer calendars and among those in the groove of giving. ZSG is the largest philanthropic event hosted by Alonzo Mourning Charities with proceeds benefiting underserved youth in need.

"Since our first Zo's Summer Groove eleven years ago, we have raised more than $6 million to enhance the lives of South Florida's youth of promise in at-risk situations," said Alonzo Mourning, Chairman Emeritus, Alonzo Mourning Charities. "I personally know that a little love goes a long away and I'm encouraging everyone in South Florida to come together through Zo's Summer Groove - it's a fun way to make a difference."

Event Line-Up:

Wednesday, July 11th
- Nike ZSG Youth Basketball Clinic (Broward)
By invitation only

hursday, July 12th -
City Furniture ZSG Golf Classic
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Doral Golf Resort and Spa
$4,000 per foursome, $1000 per spot

Friday, July 13th -
Heineken ZSG Comedy Show/ Concert
8:00 PM - Hard Rock Live
Ticket prices range from $45-$55

Saturday, July 14th
– Aquafina Youth Summit
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Parrot Jungle Island
By invitation only

Saturday, July 14th
Publix ZSG Benefit Dinner
7:00 PM to 12:00 AM – Intercontinental Hotel Miami
Table of ten - $5,000, $3500; Individual seating - $500, $350

Sunday, July 15th – Volkswagen ZSG Block Party
1:00 PM to 6:00PM - AmericanAirlines Arena
Free and open to the public

Sunday, July 15th - Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG
All-Star Basketball Game
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM - AmericanAirlines Arena
$60, $40, $30, $20, $12

In addition to the five fun-filled days of events, several other elements make this year's ZSG bigger, better and more fun than ever. ZSG's interactive community programs and awards motivate the spirit of making a difference this summer.

• On the Move to Improve with Zo's Summer Groove - In partnership with Florida Virtual School, On the Move to Improve is a state-wide summer student service project. Building upon the community spirit and life-changing mission of this premier summer festival, the service project offers an opportunity for students to give back to their communities by developing creative projects that positively impact the lives of children and other students.
• Fanny Threet Award - An award that recognizes an outstanding adult in the community making a difference in the lives of children. The Fanny Threet award is named after Alonzo Mourning's foster mother, an inspirational role model in his life.
• Helping Hands Award - A community service award recognizing an adult volunteer whose community service is making a difference and changing lives.
• Super Six Awards - The award recognizes six outstanding children in the community (17 and under) dedicated to inspiring, helping and motivating others in youth circles.

ABOUT ALONZO MOURNING CHARITIES:
Alonzo Mourning Charities (AMC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation. AMC's mission is to provide support and services that enhance the lives of youth of promise. Since 1997, AMC has raised more than $6 million for various organizations that aid in the development of children and families living in at-risk situations. In addition to supporting other non-profit organizations, Mourning has focused his attention to stimulating the development of youth centers. With the help of donors, Mourning opened the first center in 2003 in the historic city of Overtown, in South Florida, known as the Overtown Youth Center. For more information visit www.amcharities.org