BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN) — The Miami Dolphins sent a major assist to victims of Hurricane Irma in Southwest Florida who are still struggling to get back to normal.
The team of 30 volunteers who came to Bonita Springs may not be Sunday night football-ready, but it’s a unit many coaches would want by their side.
“I cannot believe how many people are here. It’s crazy,” said Bonita Springs resident Jan Cook, a longtime Dolphins fan. “I’m in shock, shock and awe. I’ve been walking around with scrambled eggs for brains.”
Cook said she received quite the surprise when the group from the Miami Dolphins Foundation and the humanitarian aid group Samaritan’s Purse came knocking on her door.
Our work in #Florida after #Irma now stretches from Apopka, down to Fort Myers & Naples, & to the Florida Keys https://t.co/ddW0XBXfyV pic.twitter.com/Dv3COPhK43
— Samaritan's Purse (@SamaritansPurse) September 24, 2017
“My husband and I are big Dolphins’ fans, and this is a total coincidence that they’re here to clean up for us, and I’m just walking around squirting tears,” said Cook.
Within seconds of arriving, volunteers got down to work on this unusual playing field.
Cameras captured Cook as she broke down in tears by the generous gesture.
Jennifer Jehn with the Miami Dolphins Foundation promised Cook a front-row seat at an upcoming Dolphins game. “That would be awesome,” said Cook.
“It makes us feel great,” said Jehn. “We’re really proud to stand by Jan and Mark Cook here and help them back on their recovery and rebuild process.”
The Miami Dolphins Foundation said it plans to help other people in need.
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