As it goes with cycling or anything moving forward, once you get momentum, it could be challenging to slow down; especially when crossing the finish line is so important.
The Dolphins Challenge Cancer ride/walk was a massive success over the weekend. In its 13th year, the Miami Dolphins organization raised over $10 million this weekend alone, all going to cancer research at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Dolphins players, alumni, employees, and an ocean’s worth of fans and supporters gathered at Hard Rock Stadium from as early as 4:00 am on Saturday morning. Upon entering the event, a large 88 was painted on the pavement and this is to honor Dolphins’ legend Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich. The Dolphins Cancer Challenge was created in 2010 to support the former tight end who would become the official “voice of the Miami Dolphins.”
All Dolphins fans can hear his catchphrase in their heads, “ALRIGHT, MI-AMI!!” Mandich battled bile duct cancer and passed away in 2011, while his memory is forever emblazoned on the rider’s sleeves as well as in our hearts and minds.
It is in his, and so many fighters’ honor that riders and walkers participated, donated and documented this phenomenal event. There is more time to donate, as the overall tally from this event’s inception has surpassed a whopping $70 million to help combat this disease that has affected so many.
In what was a truly momentous and memorable day, the images and social media activity during and following the event was part of the fun.
Crushed it! 💪@TackleCancer DCC XIII is in the books 🚴♂️✅ pic.twitter.com/HrCwVyNcVw
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 25, 2023
Another huge DCC highlight for me was meeting @TomGarfinkel! Totally didn’t recognize him at first with his hat and glasses on, and then felt like a big dork when I realized who he was 😝 THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING MR. GARFINKEL!!!! I can’t fully express how appreciative I am 🧡🙏 pic.twitter.com/iDtZF54hvm
— Dolphreaky (@dolphreaky) February 27, 2023
So proud to be part of another successful Dolphins Challenge Cancer event. Such an amazing outpouring of support from our community! #OneTeamOneFight @TackleCancer @SylvesterCancer #ZachThomas @hurricanes_dcc @AaronGlassman #finsup🐬 pic.twitter.com/TcNZyUEqkt
— Aimee Siegel (@asiegelash) February 26, 2023
We had the honor of recording some very special interviews during yesterday's #DolphinsChallengeCancer, including this one with @skylarjthompson, who has an inspiring story to tell. (And yes, that is @DavidFurones_ handling security) Looking forward to publishing this episode. pic.twitter.com/MgpnwlLGVe
— TheFishTank (@TheFishTank81) February 26, 2023
Left to right
#37 Myles Gaskin
#8 Jevon Holland
#94 Christian Wilkins
Skip one not sure who he is
#11 Cedric Wilson Jr pic.twitter.com/2yRBIJHPkg— Future (Harley Phinn) (@HarleyPhinn22) February 26, 2023
One of the most incredible days I can remember. Proud & grateful to be part of this community! What a great experience w/ so many amazing Fin Fans! Shout out to all those involved with making the DCC @TackleCancer event so impactful and successful! #FinsUp #OneTeamOneFight pic.twitter.com/kHvd4IgYEr
— Jason Sarney (@Jason_Sarney) February 26, 2023
Keeping the tradition alive Allie. 😂😂😂 #OneTeamOneFight pic.twitter.com/fgbgSDDyWC
— Big E (@ian693) February 26, 2023
Huge shoutout to @ian693 on raising $20k for the @TackleCancer event! One of the best #Dolphins fans in the world! How many more Sundays until kickoff?! #finsup #family #nfl pic.twitter.com/doDlKFz2S4
— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) February 26, 2023
You ALL have helped me raise $20,904!!!!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering support, compassion and generosity!!!! I’m beyond grateful 🤩🧡🐬 #DolphinsChallengeCancer #OneTeamOneFight #FinsUp @TackleCancer @dariusrucker pic.twitter.com/jF13j36RNY
— Lisa I’m Fighting Cancer for you mom😇💔 (@finatic1972) February 26, 2023
@ian693 @dolphreaky @Jason_Sarney Doing my ride in Barceloneta Puerto Rico for the @MiamiDolphins @TackleCancer I hope next year I can do it in Miami representing one of the DCC teams. pic.twitter.com/mTx5doJdRC
— Dark Watcher! (@KicoLares) February 26, 2023
@ian693 #29 can still play!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nd0NICFXjy
— Mike Marchese (@fin1fan) February 25, 2023
First DCC in the books! I’m so inspired by the strength and fighters of this community and getting to team up with @PitViperShades today 🚲 #OneTeamOneFight pic.twitter.com/MnVH8CV4zP
— Skylar Thompson (@skylarjthompson) February 25, 2023
one of the best days ever with some of the best people ever! A million more pics to come #MiamiDolphins #canes pic.twitter.com/dfwDqlwO9C
— 305 Sports Babe 💎❤️ (@305sportsbabe) February 25, 2023
Me and Jaelen Phillips #DolphinsChallengeCancer pic.twitter.com/T3R1R6vUzn
— Future (Harley Phinn) (@HarleyPhinn22) February 26, 2023
Today's ride was about much more than just cycling. It was about joining forces with the amazing #Dolphinschallengecancer community and taking a stand against cancer. Every push of the pedal was a reminder of the resilience and courage that it takes to fight this disease. pic.twitter.com/pybQKbFxJt
— Ray Lewis (@raylewis) February 25, 2023
One Team, One Fight! Who do you fight for? 🙌#DCCXIII #DolphinsChallengeCancer#OneTeamOneFight #TeamHurricanesDCC pic.twitter.com/UED3y5RKII
— Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (@SylvesterCancer) February 25, 2023
Today: The @MiamiDolphins, @MiamiHurricanes, & their community is coming together to support the @TackleCancer as they raise funds for #CancerResearch!
Amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼 #DCCXIII #DolphinsChallengeCancer#OneTeamOneFight #TeamHurricanesDCC pic.twitter.com/5mNtrVJxZ2
— The Athletes Plug (@TheAthletesPlug) February 25, 2023
Challenge accepted! Today, members of our #MDPD & @MiamiDadeCounty joined the @MiamiDolphins & hundreds of community members in a bike, run & walk at the DCC XIII @TackleCancer for the 24/7/365 mission to Challenge Cancer & support Sylvester's mission-critical cancer research. pic.twitter.com/Xx40w29gYT
— Miami-Dade Police (@MiamiDadePD) February 25, 2023
The DCC is a who’s who of legends @TackleCancer @TheFishTank81 @ojmcduffie81 pic.twitter.com/AAz6bm5leB
— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) February 25, 2023
Miss you. @TackleCancer pic.twitter.com/OGli6DuRn1
— Tom Garfinkel (@TomGarfinkel) February 25, 2023
