The Miami Dolphins collectively supported more than 1,200 members of the South Florida community as Dolphins players hosted and contributed to 25 community events throughout South Florida this holiday season. The organization collaborated with Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC), Football UNITES™ community partners, Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant partners and corporate partners to distribute holiday gifts and meals to community members in need.
Miami Dolphins OL Terron Armstead, LB William Bradley-King, C Aaron Brewer, LB Jordyn Brooks, LS Blake Ferguson, TE Julian Hill, DT Benito Jones, LB Mohamad Kamara, CB Jason Maitre, TE Hayden Rucci and RB Jeff Wilson Jr. joined Dolphins cheerleaders and staff at the annual Holiday Toy Event presented by The Morgan Law Group, providing gifts to more than 160 local family members at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 17. With gifts purchased by the Miami Dolphins and The Morgan Law Group, pre-selected families from Football UNITES™ community partners took part in holiday games, crafts and enjoyed meals prepared by Adam’s Catering, a Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant partner presented by Amazon.
Additional Miami Dolphins holiday events included:
- Monday, Dec. 2: Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith in collaboration with Publix, took a local family from community partner, Urban League, on a $500 shopping spree ahead of the holiday season.
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program, in collaboration with Action Roofing, surprised a Miami Gardens resident and devoted mother of two daughters, Natalie Davis, with a brand-new roof, bringing safety and comfort to their homes just in time for the holiday season.
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb visited a local children’s hospital to distribute holiday gifts to 10 patients.
- Tuesday, Dec. 3: Miami Dolphins OL Terron Armstead, in collaboration with 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, hosted I Am A Business program at Miami Norland High School and Nova High School. Throughout the month of December, Armstead visited both schools and engaged students in programming that sought to introduce soft business entrepreneurial skills to more than 20 students. Students that participated in the month-long program received a tablet to aid in business idea development and $200 for full participation.
- Friday, Dec. 6: Miami Dolphins TE Julian Hill visited His House Children’s Home for their Candy Land Party and engaged with more than 30 kids as they participated in holiday themed games.
- Saturday, Dec. 7: The Miami Dolphins, in collaboration with the Make a Wish Southern Florida, made a couple young Dolphins fans wishes come true this holiday season. The Dolphins hosted Emmet and Albert along with their families at the Baptist Health Training Complex, where they met their favorite players, toured the team facility and had the opportunity to break down the team huddle. The next day, both families experienced Dolphins pregame warm-ups on the field and were hosted by the team as the Dolphins took on the Jets on Sunday Dec. 8.
- Monday, Dec. 9: Miami Dolphins OL Terron Armstead, DT Calais Campbell and WR Jaylen Waddle were joined by teammates LB Bradley Chubb, T Bayron Matos, OL Andrew Meyer and LB Emmanuel Ogbah and Dolphins Cheerleaders, as they hosted 100 kids from Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Seek Foundation, Ladies of Hope Ministries and We the Veterans for a holiday shopping spree at a local retailer in Miami. Dolphins players provided each child with a $200 shopping spree and engaged with participants as they shopped for toys for the holiday. Participants also enjoyed meals from Soulfly Chicken, part of the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant program presented by Amazon.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb, TE Julian Hill, DT Benito Jones, LB Mohamad Kamara, LB Derrick McLendon, K Jason Sanders, DT Zach Sieler and QB Skylar Thompson joined nearly 70 pediatric patients from local hospitals for a trip to the North Pole at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale. Participants boarded a United Airlines flight and were taken on a trip to the North Pole, where they were greeted by Santa, Dolphins players, cheerleaders and mascot, T.D., who delivered gifts and engaged with patients.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: The Miami Dolphins 2024 rookie class partnered with Neighbors 4 Neighbors to adopt two families through the purchase of gifts for the holiday season. In the program’s sixth year, Miami Dolphins rookies S Jordan Colbert, CB Storm Duck, CB Isaiah Johnson, LB Mohamed Kamara, CB Jason Maitre, T Byron Matos, LB Derrick McLendon, S Patrick McMorris, OL Andrew Meyer, T Patrick Paul, LB Chop Robinson, TE Hayden Rucci, WR Malik Washington and RB Jaylen Wright were joined by WR Jaylen Waddle as they engaged with families, distributed giveaways, played with kids and provided the gifts they purchased. Families later enjoyed meals provided by Little Caesars.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert, in collaboration with Action Roofing, surprised a Deerfield Beach student who stepped up as the main provider for his family’s household, Kervens St. Preux, with a brand-new roof, bringing safety and comfort to his family’s home just in time for the holiday season.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Miami Dolphins LB Anthony Walker Jr., in collaboration with the Lids Foundation and Shoes That Fit, visited kids at Norland Elementary School. During his visit, Walker Jr. surprised more than 520 students with hats and sneakers in an effort to uplift spirts this holiday season.
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Miami Dolphins DE Emmanuel Ogbah partnered with the Boys and Girls Club Northwest to distribute holiday gifts to 75 youth.
- Monday, Dec. 16: Miami Dolphins DT Calais Campbell hosted more than 50 kids from the Boys & Girls Club for a holiday shopping spree at a local retailer in Miami Gardens. Complete with a hot dinner from Hard Rock Cafe and an appearance from Santa Claus, Campbell provided each child with a $200 shopping spree and engaged with participants as they shopped for toys.
- Monday, Dec. 16: The Miami Dolphins, in collaboration with the Tyreek Hill Family Foundation, hosted 10 local youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Broward for a “Cheetah Christmas” at Hard Rock Stadium. Participants enjoyed meals prepared by Drinksonme 305, part of the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant program presented by Amazon, toured the Miami Dolphins locker room and received gifts purchased by WR Tyreek Hill.
- Monday, Dec. 16: Miami Dolphins FB Alec Ingold partnered with Beyond the Basics Foundation to distribute holiday gifts to 45 kids from the SOS Children’s Village in Coconut Creek. Ingold engaged with kids, surprised them with gifts he purchased and provided meals prepared by Reggae Beets, part of the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant program presented by Amazon.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins FB Alec Ingold hosted nearly 20 local youth from SOS Children’s Village for a holiday shopping spree at local retailer in Sunrise. Ingold engaged with participants as they shopped for sneakers in an effort to bring added cheer during the holiday season.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips, a Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) board member, partnered with the DCC and AutoNation to visit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s pediatric oncology clinic, Alex’s Place, and distribute holiday toys to nearly 30 pediatric patients. With gifts purchased by AutoNation, Phillips and staff from the organizations engaged with patients and their families in an effort to uplift holiday spirits.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith stopped by Pinecrest Elementary School and surprised Mary Crippen and her third grade math class. During the visit, Smith engaged with students in a personalized math and life lesson. Crippen records her lessons and uploads them weekly to social media, where she incorporates football and the Dolphins into her math lesson plans.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins TE Julian Hill stopped by His House Children’s Home’s Holiday party and engaged more than 30 kids and their families as they participated in holiday themed activities.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith visited a local children’s hospital to distribute holiday gifts to 25 children.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins WR Braxton Berrios, Alix Earle and friends teamed up to prepare and package more than two thousand meals for local food shelters at a local Miami restaurant.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb was joined by teammates LB Emmanuel Ogbah and LB Tyus Bowser at the Boys and Girls Club’s Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center to distribute holiday gifts to 40 youth.
- Thursday, Dec. 19: The Miami Dolphins, in collaboration with South Florida Kia Dealers, the Miami HEAT, JM Family Enterprises and JM&A Group, hosted a special check presentation to Feeding South Florida. The Dolphins contribution of $30,000 will support thousands across South Florida experiencing food insecurity this holiday season.
- Saturday, Dec. 21: The Miami Dolphins, in collaboration with the Make a Wish Southern Florida, will make a couple young Dolphins fans wishes come true this holiday season. The Dolphins will host Lukas and Braylon along with their families at the Baptist Health Training Complex, where they will get to meet their favorite players, tour the team facility and get the opportunity to break down the team huddle. The next day, both families will experience Dolphins pregame warm-ups on the field as the Dolphins face off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Dec. 22.
- Saturday, Dec. 21: Miami Dolphins tight ends Jonnu Smith, Tanner Connor, Julian Hill, Hayden Rucci, Durham Smythe and Jack Stoll will join Assistant Head Coach/Tight Ends Jon Embree, as they adopted a family through the purchase of gifts this holiday season. The tight ends and Coach Embree will host the family at the Baptist Health Training Complex, where they will get the opportunity to meet their favorite players, tour the team facility and receive gifts.
