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PLAYBOOK

SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2025

PLAYBOOK

Game on!

Thank you for your commitment to Bounce Back from Cancer™! Your mission: rally your network to dribble for dollars and fuel lifesaving research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. This playbook has everything you need to maximize your fundraising impact.

Every dollar raised brings us closer to breakthroughs in cancer treatment and patient care. Share your story, spread the word, and inspire generosity—whether through personal outreach, social media, or creative fundraising challenges.

Your “why” is the heart of your efforts. Keep it front and center as you set goals, engage supporters, and push toward the finish line. Together, we can drive real change and give more people the chance to bounce back from cancer stronger than ever!

Step 1: Find Your Why

• Reflect on your personal connection to the cause

• Identify how cancer has impacted your life or community

• Clarify your motivation for participating in this event

• Consider how you’ll share your “why” to inspire team members and donors

Step 2: Register & Set up Your Team Page

• Choose your preferred course

• The Full Court Challenge | 14.2 miles

• The Half Court | 6 miles

• The Final Stretch | 2 miles

• Pick a team name and register: Bounce Back from Cancer™ Team Registration

• Set a personal fundraising goal (aim for at least $2,500)

• Make the first contribution to your team page to show commitment

Step 3: Maximize Your Fundraising Impact

• Share your story: A personal connection to the cause is powerful—highlight how cancer research saves lives and use stats/videos to show the real impact.

• Engage your network: Reach out to as many people as possible—friends, family, colleagues—you never know who will be inspired to donate!

• Use multiple communication channels: Whether it’s email, social media, or a personal message, sharing your "why" will motivate others to contribute.

• Make it easy to give: Share your fundraising page link widely and often to encourage donations.

Step 4: Raise the $ and the Hype

• Go all-in on fundraising: Encourage your squad to launch a full-court press on social media and create individual fundraising pages to maximize donations.

• Follow up and ask again: Reach out to those who haven’t donated yet— sometimes a reminder is all it takes to inspire generosity.

• Use the tools provided: Leverage the sample emails and social posts in this packet to highlight the lifesaving impact of research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.

• Make fundraising fun: Get creative with challenges, giveaways, or themed donation days to keep the momentum going!

Step 5: Final Fundraising Push & Event Day

Week of Event:

• Last call for donations! Remind everyone that Bounce Back from Cancer™ is happening on Saturday, March 15, and there’s still time to make an impact.

• Share a fundraising update: Post on social media and send a final email to highlight your progress and encourage last-minute donations.

• Invite supporters to give: Let those who can’t attend know they can still contribute to fuel lifesaving cancer research.

Event Day: March 15, 2025

• Show up and stand out! Meet your team at the starting point in your best Bounce Back from Cancer™ swag.

• Be part of something bigger: Be present and embrace the energy of the day.

• Complete your challenge: Walk, run, or dribble with your team, celebrating every step forward in the fight against cancer.

• Keep the momentum going: Enjoy the Finish Line Celebration at the Kaseya Center and share donation links for any last-minute gifts.

Post-Event:

• Express gratitude: Thank your donors and teammates for their dedication and support.

• Show off your impact: Share photos, stories, and final fundraising totals to inspire even more generosity.

• It’s not too late to give! Fundraising is open until March 31. Encourage anyone who hasn’t donated to contribute—every dollar still makes a difference.

• Rest, recharge, and get ready for next year!

Intro Message for Support

Subject: Let’s Make an Impact – Join Me in the Fight Against Cancer!

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

I’m reaching out with an exciting and meaningful opportunity to take a stand against cancer—and I want YOU to be a part of it!

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, I am participating in Bounce Back from Cancer™an incredible event powered by The Miami HEAT and Baptist Health Foundation. This is not just a fundraiser—it’s a movement, and it has become the largest cancer fundraiser in Miami HEAT and NBA history, raising over $4.1 million in 2024 alone!

This year, I’m dribbling my way to the finish line at the Kaseya Center, taking on the challenge of:

Full Court Challenge - 14.2 miles from Miami Cancer Institute

Half Court - 6 miles from Regatta Park in Coconut Grove

Final Stretch - 2 miles from The Underline in Brickell's Backyard

Every step, every dribble, and every dollar raised will fuel lifesaving research and clinical trials at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. This means better treatments, more breakthroughs, and hope for those fighting cancer.

Here’s how YOU can make an impact:

• Donate: No amount is too small—every dollar counts! Click here to support my fundraising efforts: [Insert Fundraising Link]

• Spread the Word: Share this message, post on social media, and rally others to give!

• Join the Fun: Want to take on the challenge with me? Let’s do this together! I believe in this mission with all my heart, and I know that with your help, we can make a real difference. Let’s bounce back from cancer, stronger than ever!

Thank you for your support—I truly appreciate it. Let’s make history together!

With gratitude, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]

Intro Message to Recruit Team Members

Subject: Join My Team to Raise $XXXX for Cancer Research!

Dear Friends and Family,

I am building a team for Bounce Back from Cancer™ with the goal of raising $XXXX, and I want YOU to be a part of it! This is our chance to make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. 100% of funds raised support lifesaving cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.

As you may know (INSERT STORY/REASON THAT CANCER HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE AND YOU WANT TO GIVE BACK BY FUNDRAISING FOR THIS EVENT)

But this is more than just a fundraiser, it’s also an incredibly fun event! On March 15, 2025, we will meet up to dribble a basketball through the streets of Miami and celebrate at the Kaseya Center afterwards.

Our team will be completing the (Choose one of the following) Full Court Challenge, dribbling a basketball 14.2 miles from Miami Cancer Institute to the Kaseya Center – Half Court Challenge, dribbling a basketball 6 miles from Coconut Grove to the Kaseya Center – Final Stretch Challenge, dribbling a basketball 2 miles from The Underline’s Brickell Backyard to the Kaseya Center.

Will you join me in this challenge? Email or call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx with questions, or text me “Yes!” to join my team.

Together, we can create a world where everyone bounces back from cancer stronger than ever!

Sincerely, (Your Name)

P.S. The first five people that join my team can help choose the team's name and/or help design the team shirt!

Subject: Help Me Raise $XXXX for Cancer Research!

Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,

I want to express my sincere gratitude for your past support. Today, I’m reaching out with an exciting and meaningful opportunity to join me again in the fight against cancer.

In the past, your generosity helped raise critical funds for Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. I am thrilled to announce that I will be participating in Bounce Back from Cancer™ again this year on Saturday, March 15, and I am taking on the challenge of dribbling a basketball for X miles from [Insert Start Line] to the Kaseya Center. I am doing this to continue advancing cancer research and clinical trials at the Institute, and I am asking for your support once more.

Here's how YOU can make an impact:

• Renew Your Support: I would be honored if you would consider renewing your support. No amount is too small—every dollar counts! Click here to support my fundraising efforts: [Insert Fundraising Link]

• Spread the Word: Share this message, post on social media, and rally others to give!

• Join the Fun: Want to take on the challenge with me? Let’s do this together!

I believe in this mission with all my heart, and I know that with your help, we can continue to make a real difference.

Thank you for your continued support—I truly appreciate it. Let’s make history together!

With gratitude, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]

Sample Follow-up email to Join or Donate

Subject: Still Time to Make a Difference - Join Our Bounce Back from Cancer™ Team!

Dear (Name),

I hope all is well! A few weeks ago, I reached out about joining our Bounce Back from Cancer™ team, and I wanted to follow up in case you missed it or were still considering it.

We're on a mission to raise $XXXX for lifesaving cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and having you on our team (team name) could make a real difference. (Team Name), is growing, but we still have room for ballers like you!

On March 15, 2025, we'll dribble through the streets of Miami and celebrate at the Kaseya Center. I speak from experience when I say it's a day you won't forget. Best of all, 100% of the funds we raise go directly to cancer research, which is a cause near to my heart because (INSERT PERSONAL STORY/YOUR WHY)

If you're still unsure, I'd be happy to chat more about the event and answer any questions you might have. You can reach me directly at (xxx) xxx-xxxx or reply to this email.

Every person who joins brings us one step closer to our goal. YOU could be the game-changer in our fight against cancer.

Sincerely, (Name) (Team Name)

P.S. If joining the team isn't possible right now, you can still support the cause by making a donation here (insert team page link) or sharing our team page on social media. Every bit of support counts!

Intro Facebook Post:

�� Help Me Bounce Back from Cancer™ – Every Dollar Counts! ��

Friends, I’m taking on an EPIC challenge—dribbling through the streets of Miami to raise $XXXX for lifesaving cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute! But I can’t do it alone—I need your support!

�� Event Date: March 15, 2025

�� Location: Miami → Kaseya Center

�� Fundraising Goal: $XXXX

Every dollar we raise fuels groundbreaking research and provides hope to those fighting cancer. 100% of donations go directly to cancer research and clinical trials.

Here’s how you can help:

✅ Donate today: [Insert Fundraising Link] (No amount is too small every bit makes an impact!)

✅ Share this post to help spread the word!

✅ Cheer me on as I take on this challenge for a cause that means so much to me!

Together, we can dribble, donate, and make a difference! �� Let’s bounce back from cancer, stronger than ever!

#BounceBackFromCancer #EveryDollarCounts #FundCancerResearch #GameOn

Intro Instagram Post:

�� Calling all ballers and cancer-fighting champions! ��

I’m dribbling my way through Miami to raise $XXXX for lifesaving cancer research

@BaptistHealthCancerCare—and I need your support ��

�� March 15, 2025

�� Miami → @KaseyaCenter

�� Goal: $XXXX for cancer research

Why? Because cancer has touched my life in a personal way. [Insert brief personal story] Every dollar you give fuels research, supports clinical trials, and provides hope to those in the fight.

�� Ways to help:

�� Donate now: [Insert Fundraising Link]

�� Share this post & help spread the word!

Let’s make an impact together—because everyone deserves a chance to bounce back from cancer! ��

#BounceBackFromCancer #DribbleForACure #FundCancerResearch #GameOn

SAMPLE

Intro LinkedIn Post:

�� Join Me in the Fight Against Cance – Every Dollar Counts! ��

On March 15, 2025, I’ll be dribbling X miles through Miami as part of Bounce Back from Cancer™, an incredible event that raises critical funds for cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.

This cause is deeply personal to me because [insert personal connection to cancer]. 100% of funds raised go directly toward research and clinical trials, helping to advance treatments and bring hope to patients.

�� My goal: Raise $XXXX to support this lifesaving work.

�� How you can make a difference:

✅ Donate today: [Insert Fundraising Link] (No gift is too small!):

✅ Share this post to help spread the word.

Together, we can help fund breakthroughs in cancer treatment and give more people the chance to bounce back, stronger than ever. Thank you for your support!

#BounceBackFromCancer #FundCancerResearch #MakeAnImpact #DribbleForACure

Dribble for a Cause

�� Join me in dribbling for a world without cancer! ��

On Saturday, March 15, I’ll be taking my basketball from [Insert Starting Line to the Kaseya Center] to fund lifesaving cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.

�� 100% of donations fuel groundbreaking research and clinical trials—helping cancer patients get the best possible treatments.

Be part of the movement! Donate today: [Insert Fundraising Link]

Let’s bounce back from cancer together! ��

#BounceBackFromCancer #BaptistHealthFoundation #DribbleForACure

Dribbling with Champions �� I’m gearing up for 2025 Bounce Back from Cancer™! ��

On March 15, I’ll be dribbling for a world without cancer alongside ambassador @ud40, Miami HEAT representatives, Baptist Health physicians, employees, and our community!

Will you join me in the fight? Every dollar raised supports breakthrough cancer research and clinical trials.

�� Donate now: [Insert Fundraising Link]

Together, we can change lives!

#BounceBackFromCancer #DribbleForACause #FundCancerResearch

#BaptistHealthFoundation

First Year Challenge - Help Us Win!

�� [TEAM NAME] is stepping up to change the odds for cancer patients! ��

This is our first year participating in Bounce Back from Cancer™, and we’re ready to make an impact!

�� Your donations support world-class cancer research and clinical trials—bringing hope and healing to those who need it most.

Let’s make a difference together! Donate today: [Insert Fundraising Link]

#BounceBackFromCancer #SupportTheCause #BaptistHealthFoundation

The Shocking Truth About Cancer - We Need Your Help!

�� 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will face cancer in their lifetime. That means we all know someone impacted.

When that moment comes, we want access to world-class experts and clinical trials—right here at home. That’s why I’m fundraising for Bounce Back from Cancer™.

�� Your donations fuel the quest for a cancer-free world. Every dollar brings us closer.

Give today: [Insert Fundraising Link]

#BounceBackFromCancer #WorldWithoutCancer #DonateToday #BaptistHealthFoundation

Want to Learn More?

Curious about Bounce Back from Cancer™ and how you can help?

�� Visit BounceBackfromCancer.net to learn about this powerful movement and the groundbreaking cancer research your donations support.

�� Every contribution counts! Donate here: [Insert Fundraising Link]

Thank you for helping us build a world without cancer!

#BounceBackFromCancer #CancerResearch #JoinTheFight #BaptistHealthFoundation

Time is Running Out!

⏳ Last chance to make a difference in the fight against cancer! ⏳

Bounce Back from Cancer™ is just around the corner on March 15!

�� Your donation today funds lifesaving cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute—bringing hope to those who need it most.

⏩ Don’t wait! Give now: [Insert Fundraising Link]

#BounceBackFromCancer #LastChance #DonateNow #BaptistHealthFoundation

Social Stats Post Options

Post 1: Clinical Trials

Over 250 patients participated in clinical trials at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in the last year alone. These trials represent innovative treatments and therapies that provide new hope in the fight against cancer.

By supporting my team and Bounce Back from Cancer™, you're helping fuel the next breakthrough in cancer treatment. Learn more and support (Team Name) at (Link)

#BounceBackFromCancer

Post 2: Cutting-Edge Treatments

Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute performed its first CAR T-cell therapy in February 2023, offering new hope to patients suffering from (X) cancer. This genetically personalized cancer treatment would not exist without research, and it is just one example of the innovative care your donation supports.

Help fund the future of cancer treatment - learn more and donate to (TEAM NAME) at the link in my bio. #BounceBackFromCancer

Post 3: Growth

Miami Cancer Institute has seen a 48% increase in patients from 2018 to 2023 that’s why I’ve pledged $X to support of Bounce Back from Cancer™

Will you help meet this growing need? Learn more and donate to (Team Name) at (Link)

#BounceBackFromCancer

Post 4: Innovative Technology

Miami Cancer Institute is the first in the world to use pulsed reduced dose rate (PRDR) proton therapy, offering precise cancer treatment while sparing healthy tissue.

Support innovations like this by supporting my team at Bounce Back from Cancer™ . Learn more and donate to (Team Name) at (Link)

#BounceBackFromCancer

Post 5: Research Leadership

Miami Cancer Institute is leading the way in cancer research, including the first LIFUaided liquid biopsy in Florida for detecting glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

Support cutting-edge research like this by supporting my team at Bounce Back from Cancer™: Learn more and donate to (Team Name) at (Link)

#BounceBackFromCancer