Feature on Davone Bess and his fundraising work

About how he hasn't changed since signing his 3-year, $9 million extension with the Dolphins, Davone Bess said:
"The only thing different is the (financial) security aspect. That's the biggest difference. God forbid I get hurt, but at least there's something for my family if that should happen." (HSA)


About how the pink cleats he wore during a Monday night game last month (breast cancer awareness month) sold yesterday for $1,025 in an online auction to help fund cancer research, Bess said:
"Breast cancer hits a lot of families, some people I know. Anything I can do I'm more than willing." (HSA)


HSA Note: "A week from Saturday, the day before a road game against the Raiders, Bess headlines a dinner gathering in the East Bay to help his alma mater, Skyline High. The Davone Bess All-Star Luau is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 27 at a site to be determined on Oahu. It's a benefit for the American Cancer Society (Hawaii/Pacific chapter)."


Looking forward to holding a fundraiser on Oahu for the American Cancer Society, Bess said:
"I'm excited to come back to my second home and about the opportunity to do something for the community." (HSA)


When an organizer about the fundraiser for Skyline High School asked him how much he would require for an appearance fee, Bess said:
"Come on, man. You must be trippin'." (HSA)


About how they cannot be satisfied with their 5-4 record, Bess said:
"Our main focus has to be fixing ourselves. We feel like we can be a force to be reckoned with. We just need to work toward making ourselves effective and efficient and eliminate negative plays." (HSA)


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