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Dolphins Commit $75 Million Donation to Fund Cancer Research, Therapies

The are committing $75 million to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to fund cancer research and therapies.

The team announced Tuesday the funds "will be allocated to support more than 300 active clinical trials, survivorship programs; and advance the research of innovative cancer treatments such as immunotherapy."

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Cancer does not stop, and neither do we. Through the Dolphins Challenge Cancer Movement we are committing $75,000,000 to @SylvesterCancer to fund lifesaving research and therapies that serve the South Florida community and beyond. #OneTeamOneFight x @TackleCancer https://t.co/Sw2nUB57Ki

Dr. Jacqueline A. Travisano, EVP and COO of the University of Miami, included a statement in the team's announcement:

"It is an honor to serve my second year as Chair of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, particularly during this momentous occasion.