Miami Dolphins Raise Record-Breaking $6.3M For Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Miami FL

29 October, 2021

8:06 AM

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CBS Miami October 29, 2021 The Miami Dolphins announced a record-breaking $6.3M contribution in support of funding innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The contribution was made through the Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) during an on-field halftime celebration as the Miami Dolphins took on the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium. "I want to thank Stephen Ross, Tom Garfinkel and the entire Dolphins organization for helping to bring a focus on the importance of cancer research to the health of our community," Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., said. "The team's presentation of a $6.3M check from the DCC as well as the Dolphins' $75M commitment to Sylvester, exemplifies our shared vision of making breakthroughs in cancer prevention, cancer treatments and in curing more patients." CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.