Miami Dolphins Launch 2026 Jason Jenkins Days of Service
The fourth annual initiative schedules eight service events across South Florida, concluding on Oct. 30 to mark what would have been the late executive's 52nd birthday.
By Isaac Medina ·
The Miami Dolphins announced the start of the fourth annual Football UNITES Jason Jenkins Days of Service, a month long campaign dedicated to community work across the tri county area. The program honors Jason Jenkins, the former senior vice president of communications and community affairs, who died in August 2022 after 14 years with the organization.
This year's schedule features eight specific service projects. The initiative culminates on Oct. 30, a date chosen to coincide with what would have been Jenkins' 52nd birthday. The Dolphins designed the calendar to extend the reach of the Football UNITES program, a framework Jenkins created to support economic and academic advancement in South Florida.
The first event takes place on Oct. 1 at the Global Empowerment Mission in Doral. Dolphins staff and volunteers from CBS Miami will assemble necessity kits for families affected by natural disasters. This opening event sets the tone for the month, which includes partnerships with Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Open, and the Formula 1 Hard Rock Miami Grand Prix.
Subsequent projects are scheduled for specific dates in October. On Oct. 6, a food insecurity project sponsored by Kia will operate at Feeding South Florida. The Hollywood Police Athletic League will host a youth football combine on Oct. 13. Northbridge University will sponsor a second necessity kit assembly at the Global Empowerment Mission on Oct. 14.
Later events focus on community development and education. Amazon will sponsor a community gardens project at Rolling Oaks Park on Oct. 19. Gallagher will fund a school beautification project at The Light Preparatory Academy on Oct. 28. The month concludes on Oct. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium with a food distribution sponsored by Eleven Sports Media and a book donation project.
Jenkins joined the Dolphins in 2009 and led several programs that became models for the NFL, including the Miami Dolphins Academy and the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. The organization invites community members to contribute time, skills, or resources during the campaign. Participants can find details and registration information at the Dolphins' website dedicated to Jenkins' legacy.
