The 17^th Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic in partnership with THE PLAYERS will take place on May 20^th and 21^st, 2012.  One of the First Coast’s premier events, the Celebrity Golf Classic offers the participants an opportunity to enjoy the two day affair in the company of Tom Coughlin and his celebrity friends from all over the sports world and beyond.

“We plan to create a team that will aid children who need it most” describes Coach Coughlin.  “Since its inception the Jay Fund has provided $4 million dollars in support.  For many families coping with the impact of a child’s cancer battle, the difference between financial and emotional collapse and stability is the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.”

Hosted by Coach Coughlin at renowned TPC Sawgrass, philanthropic minded corporate and prominent citizens will come together to enjoy a fabulous dinner and auction on Sunday evening, May 20th, followed by a golf tournament on Monday morning May 21^st. Each foursome in the tournament is paired with one of the scores of celebrities.  Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Chris Snee and a dozen other members of the World Champion New York Giants will gather with Coaches Mike Mularkey, Mike Smith, Steve Spurrier and Randy Edsall, Media personalities Chris Mortensen and Tom Jackson, many other NFL players and even General Ray Odierno, Chief of Staff of the US Army.

The affair is presented by Acosta Sales & Marketing, Southern Wine & Spirits and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

The Celebrity Golf Classic is an essential source of revenue for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund’s grants.  The generosity of participants will have an immediate, positive and powerful effect by helping children in Jacksonville with cancer.

Although the Celebrity Golf Classic is not open to the public, the media will have the opportunity to conduct interviews and take photos and videos.  Contact the Jay Fund to make arrangements.

For more information visit www.tcjayfund.org or contact Keli Coughlin at keli@tcjayfund.org

     904-543-2599     keli@tcjayfund.org   

JACKSONVILLE, FL March 14, 2012-

The cast of “The Jersey Boys”, who are in town with the touring Broadway Production will make an appearance at the eighth annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala this Friday night, March 16th, at the Wells Fargo Center, downtown.   Coughlin will bring a bit of Jersey flavor to the already stirring group of celebrity guests from the sports world and beyond who will join the one thousand supporters.  Cuisine from the area’s top restaurants and world-class wines will be served in a walkabout format downtown.  All proceeds support the Jay Fund’s mission to provide financial and emotional assistance to local families who have a child with cancer. 

This food and wine foray will be hosted by two time Super Bowl winning Coach Tom Coughlin, the founder of the Jay Fund.  While socializing, eating and drinking guests will also enjoy bidding on auction items including sports memorabilia, rare wine and exciting trips.  “When a child is diagnosed with cancer, there is nothing else as important to the family as caring for the child.  The Jay Fund steps in with real and tangible help to lift some of their financial burdens”, says Coughlin.

Southern Wine & Spirits of North Florida presents the event for the Jay Fund and has put together a fantastic selection of over 200 wines for this gathering, from all over the world.  The Platinum Sponsors who make the event possible are:  ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Acosta Sales & Marketing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Brumos Motorcars, Crawford Investment Counsel, and Wells Fargo. 

$634,000 in grants were distributed by the Jay Fund in 2011.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation’s mission of benefiting local children suffering from cancer.

Although this event is completely sold out, the media is encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, take photos and shoot video from 6-7pm.   Please contact Keli Coughlin at 904-543-2599 or keli@tcjayfund.org to be places on the media list. 

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The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation was created in honor of Jay McGillis.  Jay was a very special young man who was a member of Coughlin’s team at Boston College and developed leukemia.  The courage, compassion and faith he demonstrated during the course of his illness were an inspiration to many people. The mission of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is to assist children with leukemia and other cancers and specific bone marrow failure syndromes* by providing their families emotional and financial support to help reduce the stress associated with treatment and improve their quality of life.

Keli Coughlin

Executive Director

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation

PO Box 50798

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240

904-543-2599

www.tcjayfund.org  

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tcjayfund

     904-543-2599     keli@tcjayfund.org   

JACKSONVILLE, FL March 19, 2012-

One of the area’s most highly anticipated events is once again a sellout!  One thousand supporters will attend the 8^th Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala and have the chance to enjoy cuisine from the area’s top restaurants and world-class wines in a walkabout format downtown.  While socializing, eating and drinking guests will also enjoy bidding on auction items including sports memorabilia, rare wine and exciting trips- all to benefit local children with cancer. 

This food and wine foray will be hosted by Coach Tom Coughlin, who will be joined by celebrity guests from the football world and beyond, including Mike Mularkey and Gene Smith of the Jaguars.  “There has been a tremendous increase in demand for the quick response and tangible help the Jay Fund provides to local families” said Tom Coughlin, president and founder of the Jay Fund and head coach of the New York Giants “the Wine Tasting Gala has become an essential source of revenue for the Jay Fund’s grant making.  I look forward to the celebration of great wine and food to raise funds for our local kids fighting cancer.”

Southern Wine & Spirits of North Florida has put together a fantastic selection of over 200 wines for this gathering, from all over the world, including California, Europe, and the Southern Hemisphere.  Accompanying the libations are food tastings provided by forty of Jacksonville’s favorites such as:  The Fish Company, Biscotti’s, River City Brewing Company, Ruth’s Chris and Taco Lu.   The event is made possible by Platinum sponsors:  ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Acosta Sales & Marketing, The Brumos Companies, Crawford Investment Counsel and Wells Fargo.

$634,000 in grants were distributed by the Jay Fund in 2011.  All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation’s mission of benefiting local children suffering from cancer.

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The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation was created in honor of Jay McGillis.  Jay was a very special young man who was a member of Coughlin’s team at Boston College and developed leukemia.  The courage, compassion and faith he demonstrated during the course of his illness were an inspiration to many people. The mission of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is to assist children with leukemia and other cancers and specific bone marrow failure syndromes* by providing their families emotional and financial support to help reduce the stress associated with treatment and improve their quality of life.

Keli Coughlin

Executive Director

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation

PO Box 50798

Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240

904-543-2599

www.tcjayfund.org  

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tcjayfund

Tom talks about how the Jay Fund began and it’s mission to take the burden of a childhood cancer diagnosis off of the family, so they could focus on what matters most – the health of their child.

January 11, 2012

Contact:  Keli Coughlin, Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation 

     904-543-2599    keli@tcjayfund.org

Tickets on Sale now for the 8^th Annual

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala

WHO:  The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events. This fundraiser brings celebrities, wine enthusiasts, gourmets, philanthropists and successful friends combined talents and passions together creating an unparalleled experience. 

WHAT: Guests will enjoy cuisine from the area’s top restaurants and world-class wines in a walkabout format downtown.  While socializing, eating and drinking attendees have the opportunity to mingle with the event’s host, Coach Tom Coughlin, and other celebrity participants plus the chance to enjoy bidding on many silent auction items including rare wine, sports memorabilia and exciting trips all to benefit local children with cancer.  

To purchase tickets now go to  <a href=”http://tcjayfund.org/fundraisers/wine-tasting-gala/purchase-tickets/”>www.tcjayfund.org</a> or call 904-543-2599. There are 800 tickets available at $100 each.  This event sold out last year.

WHERE: The Wells Fargo Center, lobby

1 Independent Drive

Jacksonville, FL  32202

WHEN: Friday, March 16^th, 2012

6pm-9pm

WHY: All funds raised will support the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation in their efforts to assist families who have a child battling cancer.   

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation was created in honor of Jay McGillis.  Jay was a very special young man who was a member of Coughlin’s team at Boston College and developed leukemia.  The courage, compassion and faith he demonstrated during the course of his illness were an inspiration to many people. The mission of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is to assist children with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing emotional and financial support to help reduce the stress associated with treatment and improve their quality of life.

1010XL radio hosted an annual Radiothon on Thursday, October 27^th.  Thanks to such great generosity from all the listeners, the Jay Fund EXCEEDED its goal of $25,000. We truly appreciate everyone’s support – THANK YOU!!