TEAM & PARTICIPANT GUIDE
SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2025
OUR VISION
Bounce Back from Cancer™ is a partnership between The Miami HEAT and Baptist Health Foundation to raise critical funds to help the not-for-profit Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute achieve its vision of a world without cancer. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. Bounce Back from Cancer™ is a fullcourt press to defeat those statistics …and YOU can help!
Funds raised through Bounce Back from Cancer™ will help Miami Cancer Institute conduct breakthrough research and clinical trials in its ongoing fight against this devastating disease.
ABOUT BAPTIST HEALTH
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE
Miami Cancer Institute brings together world-class cancer experts and an unmatched dedication to multidisciplinary patient care, cutting-edge technology and innovative cancer treatments.
The Institute is one of the few cancer treatment centers in the world to provide every available radiation therapy technology in one location. We also are the only facility in South Florida – and one of the few in the nation – to offer proton therapy, an innovative treatment that targets cancer cells with pinpoint precision, avoiding healthy tissue. These advanced therapies are delivered by the most skilled radiation oncologists in the field.
Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, the largest cancer program in South Florida, with locations from the Florida Keys to the Palm Beaches
WHY CREATE ATEAM ATBOUNCE BACK FROM CANCER™?
You’ll be doing your part in the fight against cancer
Cancer will continue to be a life-threatening diseases for millions unless there’s a grassroots movement to defeat it. Bounce Back from Cancer™ is one small step that you can take to raise critical funds in the search for a cure.
It’s FUN and a great way to bond with your team!
Bounce Back from Cancer™ is the ultimate team-building event. It’s the perfect way to get to know your work buddies outside the office, share some laughs and support each other. You’ll spend a memorable afternoon dribbling your way through the streets of Miami. Don’t be surprised if strangers honk or stop to cheer you on – the excitement is contagious! You’ll want to sign up for next year before you’re even done!
It’s an opportunity for some friendly competition
Who’s raising the most funds? Who’s got the best dribbling moves? Who’s got the most team spirit? If you’re competitive by nature, this is the event for you. And if you’re not, you’ll have a great time watching your teammates go toe-to-toe!
It promotes health and fitness
Whether you choose to dribble or walk the 14.2, 6 or 2 mile course, you’ll be outdoors getting fresh air and some healthy activity. Plus, you’ll rack up some serious numbers on your daily step tracker. You don’t have to be an athlete to participate – even young kids can do it.
You’ll get some cool swag
Everyone who participates in the event will receive a swag bag with a commemorative Bounce Back from Cancer™ basketball, Dry-FIT t-shirt and more. It’s a great way to show your team pride and remember a fun-filled day with your friends, family and co-workers.
HOW YOU CAN BOUNCE BACK FROM CANCER™
CHOOSE A GAME PLAN OPTION
Join or start a team. Registration is open and is anticipated to sell out. The sooner you register, the better!
The Full Court Challenge | 14.2 Miles
Limited to the first 500 Registrants
$75 Registration Fee
$500 Fundraising Minimum
The Final Stretch 2 Miles
Limited to the first 550 Registrants
$55 Registration Fee
$150 Fundraising Minimum
*Fundraising minimum waived for minors (Ages 10-17) during the Final Stretch only. Must be accompanied by a registered adult participant and provide a valid school ID.
The Half Court | 6 Miles
Limited to the first 450 Registrants
$65 Registration Fee
$300 Fundraising Minimum
Cheerleader
If you can’t make it out to the event, register as a fundraiser! No fundraising minimum, but fundraising is encouraged to support the cause.
*Does not include in-person participation on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Fundraising is open until March 31, 2025. If you do not reach the minimum fundraising requirement, you will be charged the difference to your credit card on file.
STEPS TO SUCCESS
REGISTER at BounceBackfromCancer.net
SET YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL and personalize your page to share your story and inspire others
LEAD BY EXAMPLE by making a personal donation to kick off your efforts
STAY ENGAGED by posting updates and photos on social media using #BounceBackfromCancer to spread the excitement
CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESS and take pride in creating a world without cancer
RECRUIT DRIBBLERS to join your team and show them how to register Follow us
SPREAD THE WORD by sharing your fundraising page on social media, sending personal emails or texting your network Follow us
TIPS FOR RECRUITING YOUR TEAM
Choose a Team Captain – This is your team’s head cheerleader!
Connect with Your Network – Reach out to friends, family, coworkers, and anyone passionate about making a difference
Share the Mission – Explain how Bounce Back from Cancer™ is creating real impact and why their support matters. Use the 2024 Accomplishments Report, found in the Resource Section of the website, to highlight key achievements and inspire others to join the cause.
Inspire Action – Encourage everyone to join the team, fundraise, or contribute by making a donation. Every effort helps move us closer to a world without cancer.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING
FOR COMPANIES
• Share your company’s participation via email and on social media – it’s excellent PR, and you’ll generate corporate donations
• Encourage employee sharing via email, social media and text messaging, with personal messages and links to donate
• Create team incentives for support, such as matching donations for a limited time, providing a pizza party for the group that raises the most funds, etc.
• Offer a prize to the person on your team who raises the most funds from individual donors or pledges
FOR TEAM MEMBERS
• Share it - Share your participation via email, social media and text messaging, and make it personal. Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. Tell your story.
• Email all of your contacts, not just a few. You’ll be surprised at the response you get!
• The rule of seven - The average person wants to give but needs to see the request seven times to offer that pledge. Make sure they get an email, see your Facebook post and a text.
• People are busy – Don’t be afraid to reach out again if you haven’t heard back. Make a mental note for a specific date in the future and check in with them again
• Write to all your neighbors on your block or in your apartment building or complex.
• Change your voicemail message to include your participation in Bounce Back from Cancer™ and invite people to support you.
• Matching gifts – Check with each donor to see if their company will match their donation and double their dollars.
• Tribute pledges – Ask your friends and family to make a pledge in honor or memory of someone. You can even write your honoree’s names on the shirt you wear at the event.
• Thank your donors with a personal thank you note and email.
STEPS TO FORM YOUR TEAM
1 Visit BounceBackfromCancer.net and click on "Register Today”
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Click on Start or Join a Team, enter your team's name and choose Start Team
3 For a smoother registration experience, if you sign up with an email, we recommend connecting your social media accounts. This will allow you to easily invite friends and share photos/videos directly from your social profiles.
STEPS TO FORM YOUR TEAM
Fill in your information. If you have a discount code, you must enter it on the first tab 4
5 Select a game plan option and follow the steps to complete your registration
6 Grow your team Share your team page with friends, family, and co-workers using a custom link. They can also search for your team's name or make a direct donation to support your team.
