dEAR TEAM CAPTAINS,

The Miami Dolphins organization thanks you for supporting the #1 fundraising event in the NFL. The DCC began 14 years ago with one goal in mind: to unite the community against one of the most insidious diseases of our generation. Today, the DCC is a year-round movement focused on the challenge the cancer community faces every day, reminding us that you don’t have to have cancer to fight cancer.

As Team Captain, you are the leaders of the DCC. Embrace this role by impactfully bringing people together to benefit the health and wellness of our community.

Thank you for accepting this role and taking on the challenge of continuing the winning tradition of the DCC. #OneTeamOneFight

CAPTAIN ADVICE

"Fundraising seems to be the biggest challenge most teams have. Find a way to raise funds to assist team members that are not reaching their fundraising goals, with the understanding that if everyone follows the guidelines and information provided by DCC they will be successful with their efforts.” - Ela Alayon, Team Lennar
 

“Don't compare yourself to other teams! Your team is special in its own way and the event is great because of all the individuals/teams that bring everyone together” - Lia Disser, Miami GP

 

“You can do it... share your personal story. Why this is important to you. Provide positive reinforcement, and give updates and shout outs. Don't hesitate to ask people to join your team/donate, even strangers. Ask each of your team members to recruit at least 1 new team member and have the new TM to do the same. Have bake sales, car washes, silent auctions, raffles to raise money. When asking for donations, do it individually, not in a group. Continue to ask your team for suggestions. I can go on and on..." - Lisa Siegel, Team Hurricanes Finatics Fighting Cancer

"Go big or go home --- start planning early and steady its a marathon not a sprint. Try to embed the challenge into the company culture.” - Gloria Caceda, World Kinect Corporation

"If someone is thinking about starting a team, I highly encourage them to do it! It is incredible how people will join you on this mission to help in the fight against cancer. You will see that the more you talk about your team, the more people will join. In addition, throughout the teaming building process, you are fully supported by the friendly DCC staff to help you start and grow your team. At the end, you will feel accomplished since you will be making an impact in our community!" - Anthony Machado, Team Hurricanes - Onsite Patient Access

"Ask, ask and ask again. There are those that will support you - just need to find them! - Rob Adams, Team FPL

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