Dolphins Challenge Cancer fundraiser sets record with $6.3M raised

Dolphins Challenge Cancer fundraiser sets record with $6.3M raised

Each year, the Miami Dolphins Challenge Cancer fundraiser looks to raise the bar for raising funds for cancer research. This past year’s event was the eleventh consecutive year in which the Dolphins have put on their annual event — with proceeds going to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This past November, the Dolphins released a statement committing $75 million to cancer research— and this year’s Dolphins Challenge Cancer event will go a long way in helping to see that commitment through.

According to a release from the event, a record of $6.3 million in funds have been raised over the past year in the name of cancer research; with over 200 teams of participants and over 30,000 separate donations provided.

Even amid a global pandemic, the Dolphins’ fight to combat cancer never wavered — an objective outlined by Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel back in November when the team released their statement and pledge for $75 million.

“At a time when our country is facing economic and medical hardships, the health and well-being of the South Florida community, including those affected by cancer, remains a top area of focus for our community efforts,” said Garfinkel. “We continue to be inspired by the high-level research and patient care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and are proud to expand our support.”

Efforts like this are why the Dolphins took home the honors in the NFL’s Huddle For 100 Club Competition in February of 2020. The team has been steadfast in efforts to provide positive impact in the South Florida community. And now, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (a part of the University of Miami Health System) gets their biggest donation yet in over a decade of donations as a result of the Dolphins’ biggest and most involved fundraiser of the year.