Arbetters Hot Dogs and Carter Burrus to honor Marc Buoniconti November 12th

Marc Buoniconi

South Floridians will soon be treated to the opportunity to spend some time with Miami legend Marc Buoniconti, president of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and son Nick Buoniconti, revered co-captain of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. This exciting event will take place on November 12th from 12–4 p.m. at Arbetter’s Famous Chili Dogs located at 8747 SW 40th Street.

Carter Burrus.

On that day, Arbetter and his close friend Dr. Carter Burrus will honor Marc for his tireless work with the Miami Project and fierce determination to find a cure for paralysis since he himself became paralyzed during a college football game more than 33 years ago. 

“In 2018, we honored Dr. Carter Burrus for the many things he’s accomplished, from being a legendary football player, teacher and coach at Columbus High School and later Michigan State, to an incredible career teaching at Miami Dade College.

“This year, Carter joins Arbetter’s in celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of another beloved Miami son — Marc Buoniconti – also a former Columbus football legend who has become the role model and champion of the many around the world who are paralyzed,” said Arbetter.

Last year, Buoniconti co-authored a book about his life entitled “Undefeated: From Tragedy to Triumph” that is available in book stores and online. He’s a sought-after speaker when he’s not leading The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the world’s premier investigative research program focused on spinal cord and brain injuries. Buoniconti is revered  for his message of inspiration and hope as much as his passion for finding a cure.

David Arbetter

Each year, Arbetter’s dedicates a day to honor a Miami native whose leadership and commitment to the local community has made the city a better place. Free t-shirts will be given to the first 100 attendees and entertainment will be provided by the jazz band from Christopher Columbus High School and the Arbetter’s House Band. A magician known as The Ted and a minor Boston celebrity named Toltz will also be on hand to amuse the crowd.

A visit to Arbetters, which was founded in 1959 by David’s father Bob Arbetter, is like taking a trip back in time, with the cheerful staff serve up the best hot dogs in Miami welcome the many regular customers by name.


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2 COMMENTS

  1. Marc:

    You have personified the CCHS motto of Adelante! You were a force during our years at CCHS, and you dealt with extreme adversity by moving forward and pushing through both personal adversity and the challenges of your chosen cause (i.e., spinal cord injury treatment). Thanks for being a true inspiration for decades now.

    Jimmy Lovely
    Valedictorian
    CCHS Class of 1984

    P.S. I cede my celebratory Arbetter’s hot dog to Dr. Burrus.

  2. Mark: I have always kept track of you via media since our son graduated with you from Columbus. I am also an RN & understand the complexities of your life after the accident. But then I also believe that each one of us have a mission in life spearheaded by the Almighty God. His tactics are not always easy or even comprehensible to any of us but at the end of the day you have achieved yours by your lifelong work with the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Additionally, you brought an awareness & respect for thousands of young people confined to wheelchairs. You have handled your tragedy with class & dignity for the greater good. Fortunately, the brotherhood of Columbus & the support of exceptional folks like Dr. Carter Burrus is something we are all so very proud to be affiliated with forever. God bless you.

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