MIAMI (AP)—In Alonzo Mourning’s(notes) view, the impact of having LeBron James(notes), Dwyane Wade(notes) and Chris Bosh(notes) together on the Miami Heat will go far beyond basketball. It could change lives in one of the most impoverished major cities in the country. The 14th annual Summer Groove, the five-day series of charity events that Mourning founded and now hosts in concert with Wade, starts on Wednesday. It’s raised around $8 million for needy children in Miami—which has plenty of neighborhoods filled with people just trying to get by—and is getting a clear shot of adrenalin this year amid all the buzz of what the future could be for the Heat. “Knowing the economics here in South Florida, it’s going to be a huge plus for so many,” Mourning said. “A lot of people are going to benefit from this in the community. From a philanthropic standpoint, we have to utilize it. We have to continue to change more lives. D-Wade and I understand the impact this could have.” Just in the few days since James and Bosh arrived, there’s been a surge of interest in the Groove, which devotes much of its resources on educational programs for kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to get high school diplomas or attend college. It funds youth centers and after-school programs, directed at kids in some of Miami’s poorest neighborhoods. Wade has co-hosted with Mourning in recent years, tying it in with his Wade’s World Foundation. “Just by being a part of it, I felt like I did something right in life,” Wade said. “The last three years have really been something great. … These kids are really what it’s all about.” Even with Mourning and Wade having overwhelming popularity in South Florida, fundraising has been tough in a down economy. This year’s event, however, could generate more money than ever before. “To benefit more and more lives, we have to make all the right decisions to allow that to take its course,” Mourning said. “When me and my wife created this, we really felt like the only way for us to get the things accomplished that we want in this community would be through community support. The only way to generate that is to provide opportunity.” It starts with a $1,000-per-person golf tournament Wednesday at Doral, plus includes a youth summit, comedy show, charity gala and auction, followed by the annual game that typically attracts many NBA All-Stars. “With all the excitement going on in Miami, I think we’ve sold an extra couple tickets,” Wade deadpanned Tuesday. “I don’t know why, but I think we have.” Wade said he considered what would happen to the Groove had he decided to leave Miami in free agency, and Mourning said it was “a blessing” that n97 china mobile i phone for sale cheap hatsune miku cosplay x10 mid tablet pc 7 buy ace mobile phones buy cheap china x10 mid tablet china electronics wholesale wholesale clothing china wholesale mens clothing china wholesale china clothing discount unlocked cell phones china black butler cosplay tianxin h003 i68+ quad band dual card with java unlocked phone bleach cosplay china dress wholesale china wholesale accessories wholesale cosplay and costumes cell phone f006 empire wedding dress with sleeves cheap hell girl cosplay car dvd player in china long sleeve wedding dresses china wholesale clothes i9+++ phone i9+++ quad band dual card with java cell phone x10 mid 7 inch tablet cheap wholesale apparel zoho w5230 utau hoshina cosplay hiphones china icell mobile satoko cosplay buy n83i cell phone zoho g2 chinese phones for sale the 2006 NBA finals MVP stayed in South Florida. “Life is about relationships. Life is about growth,” Mourning said. “By us establishing the relationships we need to grow, we see immediate results.” The goal for this year’s Groove is to make a significant portion of what’s needed for a second youth center in South Florida. One was built several years ago in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, and Mourning estimated that the startup costs for the second facility—which he would become refuge for hundreds of kids—is between $6 million and $8 million. A capital campaign is underway. The chance to see James and Wade play before the season starts could get Mourning much closer to a groundbreaking. “All this,” Mourning predicted, “is going to have a tremendous social impact across South Florida.” Online: