COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY

2010-2011

LETTER FROM OUR COMMITTED LEADERS

D
ear Friends, For more than 45 years, the Miami Dolphins franchise has been part of the fabric of South Florida that extends well beyond our field of play. We are committed to being the team of the community both through the Miami Dolphins Foundation and the efforts of our entire organization, including our players, coaches and staff. This past year was a pivotal and exciting time for the Miami Dolphins Foundation as we established our four cornerstone initiatives: Health, Education, Youth Fitness and Volunteerism. We believe these exciting new activities and signature programs will make significant contributions and leave lasting imprints on our South Florida community. In 2010, we continued and expanded our long-time community educational efforts such as our Most Valuable Readers Program as well as our youth programs with a multitude of fitness, junior cheerleader and youth football camps. In conjunction with our stadiums naming rights partner, Sun Life Financial, we launched the Sun Life Rising Stars program which awarded $220,000 for four individual college scholarships and four grants to non-profit organizations which demonstrate a commitment to success in the classroom. To assist in the research that will one day help tackle cancer, we established the inaugural Dolphins Cycling Challenge, a 170-mile bike ride across South Florida. The DCC drew more than 400 riders of all ages and raised more than $533,000 for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. This event will continue to be a trademark of our Foundation in coming years and we believe will raise millions for cancer research and treatment. Assisting the Dolphins in the Challenge, and in every other community project this year, was our amazing volunteer organization, the Miami Dolphins Special Teams. This one-of-a-kind program attracted more than 3,100 volunteers who contributed more than 43,000 hours of community service both in South Florida as well as other regions in and outside of the United States. These volunteers, wearing their bright orange Special Teams shirts, have donated their time for projects including neighborhood cleanups, food giveaways, school beautifications and manning all community events sponsored by the Miami Dolphins. Thank you to our spectacular fans and supporters who worked with us to make last year the most successful and meaningful in the history of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and Dolphins community relations. We invite each of you to join us in our efforts as we strive to make the Miami Dolphins the NFL unquestioned off-the-field community leader. s Sincerely,

Stephen M. Ross

Chairman of the Board/ Managing General Partner

Mike Dee
CEO

COMMITTED LEADERSHIP
CORPORATE SPONSORS
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VALUED PARTNERS

Jorge Perez

Vice-Chairman/Partner

Don Shula

Vice-Chairman

Wayne Huizenga
Partner

Marc Anthony
Partner

Gloria Estefan
Partner

Emilio Estefan
Partner

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CORNERSTONE

HEALTH

CORNERSTONE:

YOUTH FITNESS

CORNERSTONE

EDUCATION

CORNERSTONE

VOLUNTEERISM

MIAMI DOLPHINS

FOUNDATION CORNERSTONES
HEALTH EDUCATION YOUTH FITNESS VOLUNTEERISM Additional Community Initiatives Combating hunger and poverty Making a difference beyond our borders A celebration of giving

CORNERSTONE: HEALTH

TACKLING CANCER ONE MILE AT A TIME

Although the Dolphins family lost alumnus and radio voice Jim Mad Dog Mandich to cancer, his energy and spirit live on through the DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE. The organization responded to his initial diagnosis by creating this unique event to bring South Florida together to tackle this disease and assist an innovative and expanding Florida medical institution, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. More than 300 adult riders, including Dolphins legends Nat Moore, Zach Thomas, Kim Bokamper and Dick Anderson, pedaled routes ranging from 30 to 170 miles throughout South Florida. Additionally, kids ages three through 13 demonstrated their support for cancer research by riding several courses located on the grounds of Sun Life Stadium. Every dollar of the $533,106 raised by the riders went directly to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE

I have never been prouder to be affiliated with the Miami Dolphins than I was during the DCC. This event demonstrates how a beloved sports team can transcend the field of play and have an impact on thousands of families, including mine, for generations to come.
Jim Mandich

As a player, theres nothing greater that I can emphasize to students than the importance of their education. I have seen firsthand how these programs benefit Floridas next generation.
Lousaka Polite, Miami Dolphins fullback

CORNERSTONE: EDUCATION

SUN LIFE RISING STARS AND MOST VALUABLE READER PROGRAMS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN EDUCATION AND LITERACY

The Dolphins organization is dedicated to making sure that our kids are equipped with the tools necessary to instill the joy of reading and learning at an early age. The team enthusiastically supports several education and literacy programs throughout Florida, highlighted by the SUN LIFE RISING STARS and MOST VALUABLE READER programs. Through the Rising Stars in 2010, the Dolphins and Sun Life Financial gave four area education programs $50,000 grants and also rewarded four area students with $5,000 college scholarships. Through our Most Valuable Readers program, the Dolphins made a $60,000 annual commitment to state libraries in which children exchange reading credits for the opportunity to attend Dolphins games or receive other incentives.

CORNERSTONE:

YOUTH FITNESS

FITNESS & FOOTBALL FOR A BETTER LIFE

The importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices are the principles taught by Director of Youth Programs and former Dolphins linebacker, Twan Russell, and his staff through the Dol-Fit program, Gatorade Junior Training Camp program, Girls Flag Football, High School Player Development 7-on-7 program, Summer Football/ Cheer Camp and various other Dolphins Academy programs. In 2010 alone, more than 160,000 childrens lives were transformed by our Dolphins Academy athletic and school programs. Since 1996, more than 700,000 children pledged to become Dol-Fit and, since 2006, over 350,000 children have participated in our athletic programs.

DOLPHINS YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

The brain is a muscle and only by exercising it through reading, education and staying physically fit will children maximize their academic and athletic ability. If we can make a child realize that, they will make the right choices to potentially change the world and make it a better place for all of us to live.
Twan Russell, Director of Youth Programs

CORNERSTONE:

VOLUNTEERISM

SPECIAL TEAMS

FANS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The DOLPHINS SPECIAL TEAMS pull together volunteers from throughout South Florida to donate their sweat equity for worthy community projects. More than 3,100 individuals donated over 43,000 hours its first year. The first of its kind in the NFL, Dolphins Special Teams lent their support to programs and projects that included the Dolphins Touchdown For Life Blood Drive, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, clearing out an old army facility in Orlando to create a new childrens park, working with the local Boys & Girls Clubs to beautify several of their facilities and teaming up with Feeding South Florida at area events, Special Teams even went international to assist a shelter for the physically and mentally disabled in Mexico City.
I know Ill never carry a football on a Sunday afternoon on national television, or score a Dolphins touchdown, but when we come into a community with our orange T-shirts, people know were there to help. It makes me proud to be a part of the Dolphins team and give back like I never have before.
Jessica Haider, Special Teams Participant

A YEAR AT SUN LIFE STADIUM

Sun Life Stadium is more than a host to South Floridas largest games and world class concert tours. The stadium is a year-round home for family experiences and community service. From annual events such as the Family Fall Festival, which provides a safe opportunity for families and kids to enjoy Halloween, to the Touchdown For Life Blood Drive to the inaugural Walkabout Autism that raised over $500,000; Sun Life Stadium is a true community resource.

Hosting world class events is what we do. Making a difference in the communities we serve is who we are. We know that Sun Life Stadium represents more than just Dolphins game-day action, its one of the hubs of our community. We dont just play football here - our gates are open year round for events that bring people together from all over South Florida.
Mike Dee, CEO Miami Dolphins

Key Facts:
Miami Dolphins players and coaches have contributed $70,000 for toys and turkeys and $131,000 for charity game tickets purchased by players. In two years, the blood drive has netted 2,570 participants (1,003 participants in 2009 and 1,567 participants in 2010, both single day records for a blood drive in Florida history at the time).

The Dolphins commitment to the underserved knows no boundaries. Through the generosity of the players and coaches and the hard work of the Special Teams volunteer force, the impact that the Miami Dolphins and their players have on those who need it most is truly beyond words.
Brian Phelan, Feeding South Florida

Key Facts:
Miami Dolphins food giveaways have provided more than 20,000 people with Thanksgiving meals and 30,000 pounds of protein for Lift Up America. Miami Dolphins have participated in: Lift up America Tyson Protein Giveaway, Player Turkey Meal Giveaway, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway and Feeding South Florida Community Blitz. Additional individual player food giveaways: Ricky Williams Easter Meal Giveaway and Vernon Carey Foundation Turkey Meal Giveaway.

COMBATING HUNGER & POVERTY

The Dolphins organization works with partners such as Publix Supermarkets to provide 200,000 meals each year to community programs including Feeding South Florida and LifeNet4Families. The largest of these events is the annual Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, in which Dolphins players and coaches donate and deliver complete meals to area families and serve food at local soup kitchens. In 2010, the Thanksgiving Food Giveaway single event fed over 24,000 deserving people throughout our region.

Its a special day when we get to serve dinners and thank our fans for their support. It also gives us a perfect platform to draw attention to the needs in our community and remind people that we can all find a way to help our neighbors.
Jake Long, Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl tackle

MAKING A DIFFERENCE BEYOND OUR BORDERS

While the world watched in horror as a catastrophic earthquake hit the capital area of Haiti in January of 2010, the Dolphins immediately began coordinating with the Red Cross to use Sun Life Stadium as a central collection site for food and supplies. In all, the Miami Dolphins-Sun Life Haiti Relief Fund donated more than $150,000 to health organizations in Haiti and Miamis Little Haiti. On Easter, the Dolphins began the Haiti Connect initiative, which allowed children receiving medical care in South Florida to see and communicate with their families back in Haiti by using the cutting edge Cisco Telepresence system. The team also worked closely with Project Medishare to donate resources to the hospital in Port Au Prince, fund urgently needed prosthetic limbs and assist Shelter Box to provide tents and cooking facilities in Haiti.

In addition to medicine, food, tents and clothing, we brought daily essentials that we take for granted but were in desperate shortage after the earthquake. I know we made a difference and continue to be grateful to the Miami Dolphins for their contributions when we needed it most.
Barth Green, University of Miami School of Medicine

FINSWEEKEND

A CELEBRATION OF GIVING
The teams annual FinsWeekend Fishing and Golf Tournaments allow generous Dolphins fans to spend a weekend with the organization, including their favorite players, while raising money for Miami Dolphins Foundation programs. In 2010, the 14th annual weekend had more than 1,000 people gather to interact with players, coaches and alumni while competing for golf, fishing and auction prizes. In 2010, FinsWeekend raised more than $500,000, allowing the Foundation to fund its signature programs in the areas of health, education, youth fitness and volunteerism.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE ALL YEAR LONG

2 Consecutive state records set for most single-day blood donors by the Touchdown For Life Blood Drive 9 Cheerleader military tours reaching more than 24,000 members of the military 145 Schools visited by Dolphins players and staff as part of the Most Valuable Reader program 420 Riders who participated in the inaugural Dolphins Cycling Challenge 1,278 Community appearances made by Dolphins players, alumni, mascot, coaches and cheerleaders 1,800 Turkeys and meals donated by Dolphins players, coaches and staff as part of the Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 3,168 Volunteers between ages of six and 84 who were part of the Miami Dolphins Special Team 4,671 Appearance hours by Dolphins players, alumni, mascot, coaches and cheerleaders 4,500 Lives impacted by donations by the 1,500 Touchdown For Life Blood Drive donors 17,000 Hours spent in local community by Youth Programs department 20,000 South Floridians fed by the 1,800 turkeys and meals donated by Dolphins players, coaches and staff as part of the Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 43,171 Community hours donated by Miami Dolphins Special Teams Members on more than 700 events 100,000 Kids participated in Junior Training camps throughout South Florida $150,000 Contribution in cash and programs by the Sun Life-Miami Dolphins Haiti Relief Fund 181,653 Kids impacted by Dolphins school visits as part of the Most Valuable Reader program $220,000 Awarded in total to four individual college scholarships and four grants awarded to four non-profit organizations that demonstrate a commitment to success in the classroom by the Sun Life Rising Stars Program 300,000 pounds of food given away $440,000 Value to South Floridas children by the Dolphins Youth Programs department $533,106 Donation to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center through the Dolphins Cycling Challenge $785,712 Value to the South Florida community by the 43,171 volunteer hours by Special Teams members $2,000,000 Total monetary donations and contributions to the South Florida community $5,000,000 Charitable giving value of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and Sun Life Stadium community initiatives

MONETARY

HOURS

APPEARANCES

$1,391,556
$1500

5000

4,135

1,278
1500

$1200

4000

1200

2,736
$900

3000

900

810

$600

$674,383

$714,526
2000

2,072
600

559
$300

1000

801

300

$415,555
0
(In thousands)

390

JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Please go to www.dolphins.com/foundation to find out how you can become a part of our team.