Dan Marino: Great Football Player; Great Humanitarian

During his NFL career, Dan Marino set countless NFL records: most passing yards, 61,361 (John Elway’s second place total of 51,475 is almost 10,000 yards less); total attempts to cross, 8,358; most complete, 4,967; most touchdown passes, 420; highest passive rating for rookie, 96.0; total rookie completion percentage 58.45; rolling hours, 5,084; most 400-yard passing games in a career; 13; most 400 yard passing games for a season, 4 in 1984 and second with 3 in 1986; most 300-yard games for a career, 63; most games with four or more touchdown passes in a season, 1984, 6, 1986, 5; and countless other records. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2005. However, many people don’t know another great achievement of the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback: his humanitarianism, a huge amount of time. he takes the help of the people. Unlike his famous records, his benefits are often often known.

Although the Miami Dolphins never won a championship while Marino was a player, many football experts noted that the team never had a consistently strong game. in P. Clodius and P. Clodius he did not have a strong defense. Since the Dolphins’ talents have had those two bowl games, many experts believe they have won one or more Super Bowls during the quarter was. The team was a perennial contender under Marino and played in one Super Bowl.

Marinus was the greatest sparrow, statistically, of all time, second to none in humanity. Marino has been involved with numerous charities, and his Dan Marino Foundation, founded in 1992, provides for the physical, emotional and educational needs of local children, including those with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. Area businesses donate money for each touchdown to the foundation, part of the Touchdown for Tots program.

In 2005, the foundation was involved in various events to raise money to help children, including: Tee Off for Tots, September 26; Clair Marino’s Invitational Golf Tournament, October 24; and the New York Casino Night, November 1.

The Dan Marino Foundation has distributed more than $7,000,000 to help children, thanks to public and private donations. In 1995 Dan and Claire Marino met with Dr. Robert Tuchman to determine how the Dan Marino Foundation could expand the services currently available to families who have “. Because Marini’s son Michael wanted to provide the best care for his son, they understood for a special need a center for children They hope to help many children with autism or other disabilities.

Thanks to the work of Marino, Dr. Tuchman, the Dan Marino Foundation, the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Equitable Life Insurance Company, the Dan Marino Center opened on February 2, 1998.

“Autism is a permanent developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate, perceive language, and interact socially with others,” on the www.danmarinofoundation.org website the organization hopes to help people with the condition. “The first signs of autism usually appear as developmental delays between the ages of 15-20 months. In many cases, the child appears to be developing normally and shows regression in social-communication skills.”

The Dan Marino Center in Miami Children’s Hospital is a neurodevelopmental center that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children at risk for psychological and developmental problems . Pediatricians and health professionals provide evidence in the areas of neurology, psychology, rehabilitative services, and educational interventions. It is a state-of-the-art neurodiagnostic test. They are pediatric experts in Cardiology, Genetics, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Plastic, and Otolaryngology.

Some of the many services include: speech therapy, occupational therapy; physical therapy; and psychology and behavior.

The Dan Marino Foundation library and resource center is open to the public to read books, videos, and audio tapes about many neurological disorders including autism and epilepsy.

They just helped the Marino people in some ways. Thanksgiving has always given numerous turkeys to those in Florida who cannot afford them. While many other players did the same, Marino’s difference was always taking his children so that they could learn to help others. At Christmas he always visited the hospital which makes no one happy. After the Colts lost to Marino in 2000, the Dolphins were disappointed with the loss and allowed his image to be taken several times with some painted blue and white (Colts colors) and Colts’ Jersey.

Marini, who had four children of his own, also adopted a girl from China who was abandoned on the hotel steps.

Marino also granted the wishes of more than 100 children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As a result: they brought the children to attend the dolphin game; he paid the price; he met with other dolphins and coaches with many boys; provided a photo session; he gave tickets to the game; and gave the children a chance to catch a pass from him before the game.

One jump at Marino’s never-forgotten Florida family. The event was reported in the Florida newspaper, The Sun Watch. Marino sent a pass to nine-year-old Brian Clifford, who ran from the bleachers to the Dolphins camp to catch the puck. Brian was suffering from a rare liver disease when he took the leap. The Cliffords were from Fallon, Nevada.

“It was amazing how much time and patience he had with the children,” said Dan Clifford, the boy’s father. “He took the time to talk to Brian and his brother and throw a pass at both of them. It’s something we’ll never forget.”

Moreover, Marino’s children had other sick children, leukemia among them.

During his 25 years in the NFL, in 1998, Marino and two other players made public appearances for charity.

In 1998 Marino was named NFL Man of the Year for his work with charity.

Dan Marino will never be forgotten because of his skills. While his humanitarian efforts may not be as widespread, many will also never forget him for his kindness.