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For the past two weekends, I have participated in two 5K walks benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that fulfills dreams of terminally ill children.  Participating in these walks has been an incredible experience.  The Make-a-Wish children are given a wish of their choice that may be something that many take for granted such as visiting Magic Kingdom, meeting a famous athlete or even attending a Miami Dolphins game.

Volunteering to run the Make-a-Wish 5Ks allowed me to get involved in fulfilling their dreams.  At both events, seeing the amount of people that came out to support such a positive and great cause was so incredible.  The smiles on the Make-a-Wish kids’ faces were priceless and made everyone there supporting them feel internally rewarded for taking part in such a great event!  I cannot put myself in their shoes, but I run on their behalf.  These kids deserve to have all their wishes come true and if I can be a part of it, for as long as I can, I will run for them.

Cheers,
Carolina

Just before Super Bowl weekend, five other Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, three Miami Dolphins alumni players and me took off to visit the troops we have stationed in Bosnia and Germany.  We were so fortunate to be given this opportunity and Twan Russell, O.J. McDuffie and Troy Drayton felt the same way.

As we set out on our exciting European military adventure, our first stop was Camp Butmir a NATO base located in Sarajevo, Bosnia. We were welcomed by four feet of snow and some very happy American soldiers. We settled into the Americans’ military barracks and then headed to the Millennium Bar, a local hang out, to watch the Super Bowl. Believe it or not, the Super Bowl aired at midnight in Bosnia, but the suspense of the memorable game kept us glued to the TV screens. Most of the people in attendance were going for the Giants and it was awesome watching the commercials and halftime performance with everyone.
At the Super Bowl party we had the privilege to meet the Commanding Officer, General Huffman, and numerous NATO officers. A NATO base is unlike any military base I have ever visited. There were so many different nations represented and working together for the greater good of mankind. It was amazing to be able to meet so many people and learn about the different cultures. We met soldiers from Austria, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Hungary, and Bulgaria, just to name a few.

Later that evening we performed for the troops and everyone had an amazing time. Our show consisted of multiple numbers with different themes. We incorporated a traditional Miami Dolphins Cheerleader performance, brought some flare from Miami with an exciting hip hop routine, brought a few audience members on stage and gave a tribute to the USA with a few inspiration classics.

We also toured the NATO / EUFOR headquarters and met the Generals from both sides; we were able to see all the good that NATO has done for the country of Bosnia and the people. We found some downtime and were able to see Downtown Sarajevo and Pigeon Square. This nation is rich in history, due to the fact that less than 10 years ago the country was at war. It is a humbling experience to be in a country that has suffered so much loss yet its people are pleasant and delightful.

On the next leg of our journey, we traveled to Ramstein Air Force base; which is headquarters for the United States Air Forces in Europe and is also a NATO installation. We attended a celebration for the 80th airman. At the same time we were able to meet 300 paratroopers who were going to Iraq the next day. We travelled to the USO Wounded Warriors Center and the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, where we were able to meet with the soldiers who were “down range” in Iraq and Afghanistan and thank them for risking there lives for our country and boosting the morale around the hospital. That night we performed our show once more and had the amazing opportunity to meet some remarkable military families that were stationed at Ramstein Air Force base while their significant others were deployed.

The final stop on our adventure was Spangdahlem Air Force Base, which was a smaller base located in the rural town of Spangdahlem, Germany. We had a chance to visit with Spangdahlem Middle school students and Bitburg high school students. We were also give the opportunity to meet the firefighters and went to two different flight lines to check out some fighter planes and large cargo planes. On our final day in Germany we were blessed with the chance to travel to Trier, which is the oldest city in Germany. This beautiful town use to be a Roman city and you can visibly see the Roman and German influences in the architecture and culture.

This military adventure was an experience we will all cherish for a lifetime. Thank you to all the service men and women who risk their lives everyday for our protection and country!

Thank you all!
~Kellie

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The thought of Guantanamo Bay strikes different emotions in everyone.  As the site of my first military tour, I could not have enjoyed myself more.  Meeting all of the men and women working and serving our country, sharing their stories and interacting with their families, created memories I will forever hold in my heart.  When you are in Guantanamo Bay you really feel the friends and family atmosphere.  Many have the opportunity to move their family to the base, which I believe, adds so much to the experience of serving in such a beautiful place.  This also allows the children to grow up in a zero crime environment.  The energy was so positive and upbeat from the minute we stepped off the plane, the girls and I even had the opportunity to take part in a birthday celebration during our first night on base!  As the days continued we were able to hold a cheerleading camp where the kids ranged in age from 3-17.  Everyone performed the material we taught so well!  We thoroughly enjoyed interacting with all of them.  All of the children have different backgrounds and have come to GITMO at different times but they all seem to get along as though they’ve grown up together their whole lives; that was truly great to see.

While we were wrapping up our trip with a Super Bowl party, talking to the gentlemen one on one struck a very strong cord with me.  My younger brother is currently serving in the United States Navy and was based in Guantanamo Bay last year.  Seeing where my brother ate, where he stayed, where he shopped, played and even where he worked out allows me to share a commonality with him that no one else in my family will be able to experience.   I could not say thank you enough to the people who made our trip possible, but an even bigger thank you goes out to those serving in Guantanamo Bay not only for proudly serving our country, but showing us such amazing hospitality while we were there.

Cheers!
Nikki!

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This weekend, 12 Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders will travel to visit our troops abroad for the Super Bowl.  On Saturday, February 4^th, six ladies will head to Guantanamo Bay for cheer clinics, performances and meet and greets with our military men and women stationed there, for the second consecutive year.  The cheerleaders traveling to Cuba for the long weekend will be Samantha, Candi, Nikki, Natalie W., Kylee and Lara.

Additionally, six more cheerleaders will be leaving Saturday to visit our military men and women in Bosnia and Germany, more specifically, Camp Butmir, Ramstein Air Base and Spangdahlem Air Base.  The cheerleaders that will be traveling to entertain our troops are Amy, Kellie, Monica, Brianne, Elizabeth and Kasey.  These ladies will spend nine days abroad along with three of our Miami Dolphins Alumni Players, Twan Russell, OJ McDuffie and Troy Drayton.

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This year, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders performed, once again, at the KISS Country Chili Cook-Off, which was held on Sunday, January 29^th.  The cheerleaders have been performing for the concert for more ten years.  The sold out concert included performances by Clay Walker, Chris Caigle,  Luke Bryan, Sonia Leigh and the headlining act, the Zac Brown Band.

“I love country music, so to perform on the same stage as some of my favorite bands was very exciting!” said rookie Cheerleader Stephanie.  Cheerleaders took the stage right before Luke Bryan, who made himself available for a photo with the cheerleaders back stage.

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Day 8 –

This trip changed my life in so many ways! I got to experience Hawaii for the first time and I got to meet 25 beautiful girls who have the same passion I do. The memories I’ve made here will never be forgotten and I’m so glad my family was here to enjoy it with me. Being selected as the Pro Bowl Cheerleader has been the highlight of my year and I am so thankful for the group of girls I cheer with who selected me! I can’t wait until next year when another cheerleader gets to experience what this world is like.

Day 7 –

It’s game day!!! The day has finally come where I get to cheer with the best of the best! We’ve been practicing so hard for this day and it was all worth it. The fans were awesome and I was so excited to see Dolphin fans there! Surprisingly, there were a ton of them!  The AFC won and our very own Brandon Marshall was named MVP.  I couldn’t be prouder.  After the game we enjoyed a nice farewell dinner at Wolfgangs steak house and learned a hula dance!

ALOHA!

-Ariana

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Aloha Dolphins Fans! Only one more day left on this adventure and I can’t believe it’s almost game day. Here in Hawaii they have a Pro Bowl tradition called “Ohana Day,” meaning family day at Aloha stadium. It’s a game day practice with cheerleader performances, player practice and audience games. Next, we went straight to rehearsal practicing our huge pregame performance we are doing with Hot Chelle Rae! Afterward, we quickly got ready for the biggest block party in Waikiki that expects 70,000 people with six stages and stretching almost a mile long. We did performances and helped out with the Special Olympics auction! Today was also a special day because my mom and brother arrived in Hawaii for the game on Sunday! I am so thrilled for the game tomorrow! Tune into NBC at 6:45pm!

-Ariana

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Aloha Dolphin Fans!!!  Today was a very productive day.  We had our first practice at Aloha Stadium where the Pro Bowl game is being held this Sunday!  After practicing our pre-game show &  dances we had lunch then we headed back to the hotel for some down time.  We had the opportunity to lay out on the beautiful beach and do some shopping. At night my AFC group had an appearance at Dave & Busters and enjoyed a great dinner and games afterward!

-Ariana

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Today we went to Keopulani Park to teach a Pro Bowl Youth Clinic to the children of Wailuki, Maui!  Our groups were comprised of intermediate and beginning dancers, so it was fun to have the little mini’s and the more advanced girls cheer each other on while performing the two dances we taught them.  I was especially touched by a girl named Tatiana – it was the first time either of us had met another girl with the same name!

While wrapping up the clinic, we played a game for prized autographed squad photos, and had the chance to sign every girl’s t-shirt, and one young dancer even came up to tell me how much she LOVED the dance we taught them.  To know that these young girls will always remember these Youth Clinics is something that will stay in my heart forever!

A hui hou,
Tatiana

Day 3 In Honolulu!  This morning, the Cheerleaders from the Raiders, Cardinals, Buccaneers and I got to appear on Hawaii News Now TV station.  We performed and had a quick interview live on TV!  We continued our day with breakfast and practice for a couple hours afterward.  Seven of us soon got ready to go to two children’s hospitals where we got to visit and talk with them!  Right afterward we all got to get sized and ordered the traditional Pro Bowl ring in which we should be receiving Friday or Saturday!  All the girls and I have been looking forward to the luau dinner event we had last night filled with shows, great food and a beautiful view!  So far we are all having an amazing time!!!

-Ariana

Another day, another island! We just finished a Pro Bowl youth clinic in Hilo, Hawaii where we were greeted with a special Hawaiian chant, welcoming us into the school.

After speaking to the entire school about making positive decisions and following through with their dreams and education, we were gifted with not just a thank you song, but also a traditional Hawaiian dance.

Our day in Hilo ended with a cheer and football clinic where we were able to give the children our most precious prize, our time.

Until the next island!

Aloha,
Tatiana