The Miami Dolphins and University of Miami announced today that they will co-sponsor an annual Dolphins Cycling Challenge, a 170-mile charity cycling event to benefit UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The major community initiative, which will be held this year from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, is a collaborative effort between the Miami Dolphins Foundation [...]

On Sunday, Nov. 29 starting at the North Collier Regional Park in Naples, the Fifth Annual Iron Joe Bonness Turkey Ride will take place. Cyclists can choose 10-, 30-, 62-, or 80-mile routes. The fundraiser is presented by Naples Pathways Coalition, a nonprofit working for a fully integrated transportation network of sidewalks, bike lanes and [...]

  The 10th annual Castaways Against Cancer kayaking fundraiser takes place from June 6 to 12 as a pod of men and women paddle from Miami to Key West. This self-described “rag-tag group of kayaking enthusiasts” raises money for the American Cancer Society.   For more information, including how to donate money, visit CastawaysAgainstCancer.com.

  Divers Direct, reportedly the world’s largest retailer of scuba diving equipment, has announced a benefit raffle for a local diver who recently lost both legs as a result of a boating accident near the St. Lucie Inlet.   According to a statement from Divers Direct:   “Rob (Murphy) has been a certified diver for [...]

  “Beginner and veteran paddlers are already making their plans to participate in the always popular Kayak Against Cancer event benefiting the American Cancer Society,” the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.   Organized by Kayuba Dive Club, the annual Fort Lauderdale event, which this year is being held on June 20, has raised more than [...]