Duty Free Americas (DFA) welcomed hundreds of members of the global travel retail community to its 11th Annual 2026 Charity Golf Tournament on February 5th in Miami, where in partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation, the event raised $1 million in support of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) and innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The 2026 tournament introduced new experiential elements, including branded bars by Moët Hennessy and Pernod Ricard, curated photo moments, and an energetic program hosted by MC Dale McLean. Duty Free Americas shared its future vision, highlighting upcoming projects and new initiatives, and the Miami Dolphins amplified the impact by matching all funds raised, dollar for dollar.
Jerome Falic, CEO of Duty Free Americas and Principal of the Falic Family Foundation, said: “The continued support of the global travel retail community is truly inspiring and this year we were able to raise $1 million collectively to support life-saving cancer research. A long-term partner of Duty Free Americas, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge is on track to surpass $100 million in total funds raised, a truly remarkable milestone that will make a real difference in the fight against cancer. We are deeply grateful to everyone involved.”
Founded in 2010, the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) is the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s flagship health initiative and the largest fundraising event in the NFL. This year, the DCC is on track to surpass $100 million in total funds raised, supporting innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Through a partnership with Duty Free Americas and the Falic Family Foundation, a $1 million commitment has been made to advance life-saving cancer research.
