Zenith Teams With NBA Stars At Summer Groove ’09
Zenith was a proud sponsor of the 13th Annual Summer Groove benefit dinner held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on July 11th. Hosted by NBA stars Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade, the Summer Groove is a festive five-day event that benefits Alonzo Mourning Charities and Wade's World Foundation. Actress Holly Robinson-Peete served as emcee of the benefit dinner. Attendees included Kenny Smith, Patrick Ewing, Rodney Peete and Jason Taylor. A live auction featured an 18k rose gold and steel men's Defy wristwatch donated by Zenith. All proceeds from the sale go directly to the organizations which provide services to youth and their families throughout South Florida.Now in its 13th year, the Summer Groove has raised money for Alonzo Mourning Charities to encourage the educational development of today's youth by creating programs and youth enrichment centers that promote positive change in low socioeconomic communities. It is extremely admirable that two su

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I am seeking some advice that can hopefuly be offered in this great forum. After living and working abroad for 9 years I am finally moving back to the UK. I will still be travelling around the world 3 weeks a month though so will require world wide cover. I am looking for specialist watch insurance for my collection, I have spoken to various home insurers and none will accept the watches as a listed item. Can any one recommend a good watch insurance company, or maybe one that does house hold cover, and would accept my watches. My collection on a new basis would be around the 80k GBP mark.Any help would be greatly appreciated.