ALONZO MOURNING

Alonzo Mourning, commonly known as “Zo” is an American icon; Miami Heat NBA Champion, Vice President of Player Programs and Development, Naismith Hall of Famer, Philanthropist & Community Leader.

Alonzo Mourning is the Co-Founder of Mourning Family Foundation (formerly known as Alonzo Mourning Charities), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation, created to inspire others through advocacy, education, and enrichment services. Since 1997, Mourning has been instrumental in raising more than $50 million for various programs; as well as building a new state of- the- art youth center that will aid in the bridging gaps and strengthening communities in the urban core.

In addition to supporting numerous educational initiatives throughout South Florida; Alonzo Mourning co-founded The Overtown Youth Center in the historic South Florida area of Overtown in 2003. The Overtown Youth Center provides a comprehensive approach designed to bridge educational, social, emotional, health and opportunity gaps. OYC deliver services that foster hope and promote lifelong learning and success for inner-city youth and families.  As part of the Mourning Family’s philanthropic legacy; Alonzo is an advocate for uplifting girls specifically through the Honey Shine Inc. Mentoring Program Initiatives, founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning to empower young girls to shine as leaders by nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.

In 2000, Mourning was selected to join an elite group of NBA players to represent the United States in the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Mourning won the coveted gold medal, but was soon diagnosed with Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare genetic kidney disease.

After being diagnosed with FSGS, Mourning personally led a campaign to raise $2 million to aid in the research, education, and financial relief of patients who cannot afford medication and named the campaign Zo’s Fund for Life.  Mourning eventually underwent a successful kidney transplant in December 2003. He continues to raise awareness about the importance of becoming an organ donor and is also active with the National Kidney Foundation, educating the public on the importance of early detection.

Consistently recognized for his charitable efforts;  Mourning has received 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 Justice in 2003, the NBA’s J. Walter Kennedy Sportsmanship Award in 2002, The Children’s Trust Excellence Award for Public Policy in 2007, and recently,the Sapphire Award from Florida Blue Foundation in 2019, just to name a few.

In August 2009, Miami Dade County Public School honored Alonzo and his contributions to Miami by naming a school after him and Tracy Wilson Mourning in North Miami, Florida.

Mourning is a highly sought after sports champion, philanthropist, community and business leader. Alonzo has traveled the world encouraging sports teams, business executives, health care professionals, community leaders, philanthropic leaders, young professionals, children and others who aspire to maximize their full potential of greatness. From the President of the United States to the 3 year- old boy suffering from kidney failure, Mourning has the ability to reach, empower, and inspire everyone he encounters. He engages audiences of all sizes and ages, emphasizing the importance of education, leadership, and perseverance.

Understanding the importance of a holistic approach to strengthening low income communities; Alonzo developed a $22M affordable housing development to Overtown in 2016 in partnership with HTG; with others coming on-line in similar communities in the near future.

Mourning is a graduate of Georgetown University and holds a degree in Sociology. He is a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, a member of his alma mater’s Board of Directors, Vice President of Player Programs and Development with the Miami Heat, and has been the Chair of the McDonald’s All-American Game Advisory Committee since 2008. Alonzo resides in Miami, Florida and is the father of the three children – sons Trey and Alijah and daughter Myka.

TRACY MOURNING

Tracy Wilson Mourning is a philanthropist, mentor, designer, broadcast journalist, motivational speaker, soon-to-be published author, and a devoted mother. She is a Howard University graduate with a major in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Business. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada; for the past 25 years, Tracy affectionately calls Miami “Home”.

Tracy is the Co-Founder of Mourning Family Foundation (formerly known as Alonzo Mourning Charities), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation, created to inspire others through advocacy, education, and enrichment services

In 2002, Tracy founded Honey Shine Inc.; a mentoring program dedicated to encouraging the balance of mind, body and soul for girls across South Florida. Honey Shine is dedicated to providing nurturing experiences to enlighten their paths, inform their decisions, inspire their future with a great sense of confidence.  Honey Shine offers a holistic approach to bridging educational, social, emotional and opportunity gaps.   Tracy’s life time legacy goal is to prepare young girls for a future filled with limitless possibilities

In addition to serving as a leader, volunteer and in our community and an advocate for women ‘s rights; Tracy is the CEO and Founder of Honey Child Enterprises; which includes her very own uniquely designed clothing line – L.O.V.E. (Living on Vacation Every Day). L.O.V.E is a luxury lifestyle collection of dresses created to inspire women to look amazing, feel beautiful and live life to the fullest by indulging in moments of self-celebration, appreciation, and self-love. Honey Child Enterprises also includes a portfolio of partnerships with corporations which exemplify a strong sense of support for girls and women initiatives.

Tracy is a proud mother to sons Trey and Alijah, and daughter Myka. Tracy is grateful for the higher power that is her beacon and that guides her life’s path. This spiritual foundation is a central motivation in all

that Tracy does, providing her with the peace and empowerment that is reflected in the ideologies of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program and Honey Child Enterprises.

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Miami Dade College -The Honors College

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Rubenstein Law

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Greenberg Traurig

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City of Miramar

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Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies
Florida International University

Jackie Mansfield
TriStar Capital Miami

Stephen A. Marino, Jr. Esq.
Ver Ploeg & Marino

Jacquelynn Powers Maurice
JDP Rocks

Tracy Mourning
Honey Shine

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Ashbritt, Inc.

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Rose Capital Advisors

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