Hundreds of South Floridians joined the Miami Dolphins’ annual cancer challenge Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium to help raise funds for cancer research and care. In its 16th year, over $100 million has been raised.
The bike ride and run/walk fanned out across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The bike ride tracks stretch 13 miles on the Dan Marino Ride; 39 miles on the Larry Csonka Ride; 54 miles on the Zach Thomas Ride; and 99 miles on the Jason Taylor Ride.
Many of the participants are survivors or battlers of cancer, like Ediana Albert, 51, who was diagnosed with a sarcoma in her left elbow.
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge has surpassed $100 million in funds, a historic milestone, all of which will support the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine.
“This milestone achievement belongs to our entire community of cancer fighters,” said Tom Garfinkel, vice chairman, president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins. “Surpassing $100 million is a demonstration of the power of people coming together around a shared mission to fight cancer.” Take a look at the event: