MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - The season of giving started early for Dolphins players as they hung out with families at Hard Rock Stadium, Tuesday afternoon.
To kick off the holiday season, Miami Dolphins players and staff teamed up with Goya Foods to host a Thanksgiving dinner for 32 families as part of the Football UNITES program.
“I think it’s an awesome event for us to be out here and just be able to help, to put a smile on everybody else’s face, make somebody else’s day for once,” said Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington. “I think this tradition is very nice for and for us to just all be together doing this as a team.”
Several Fins players put their teamwork on display, serving turkey and other traditional holiday sides from Adam’s Catering, a small business partner within the Miami Dolphins Community Restaurant Program, to excited fans.
“I think it’s always a cool thing when we get back out here and be amongst the people, break bread with the people and just kind of not be football players for a day, be human beings. Come out here with the kids and family and just have a good time,” said Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks.
Fans also got to hang out with the players and get autographs as they enjoyed their meals.
“It’s so good and it’s such a good experience to meet footballers,” said Fins fan Alexandria Jefferson. “It’s so amazing here. I love it, and the food is delicious too.”
Families were also given a bag of Goya products and a $100 gift card for Publix.
“Goya has been a partner for multiple years and it just helps, it’s something else that people can take with them. This is a tough time for a lot of families and so we’re focused on that and how we can serve,” said Dolphins Vice President of Community Affairs Kim Miller. “You’ll see more from us throughout the season of giving.”
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