Today’s Jay Fund Heroes – Josh Pita Chemo in the morning – Football in the afternoon. That’s how this childhood cancer patient rolls! Nominated by Shari Gottesman, “If I may take a moment to nominate and tell you about a special young man … Josh, age 10, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in November 2010 and has been …
September Jay Fund Hero – Aaron Pinsky
Today’s Jay Fund Heroes – Aaron Pinsky and Sarah Clein This month, as we honor the countless heroes in the battle against childhood cancer, we also know that there is an army of people behind each of them, helping to propel awareness of the nightmare that is childhood cancer. It’s not just the kids facing the inexplicable of a cancer diagnosis, …
September Jay Fund Hero – Addie Starks
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Addie Starks Meet Addie Starks, a girl who lost her best friend to childhood cancer, and turned that tragic loss into a passion to help families tackling the the disease. Addie, a University of North Florida graduate who works at Bailey’s Gym, began volunteering for the Jay Fund in 2009 following the tragic loss of her high …
September Jay Fund Hero – Kara Masson
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Kara Masson What she thought were just bad headaches in eighth grade turned out to be a cancerous brain tumor. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy kept her from school for two years. She finished middle school in a hospital home bound program, returned to school her Sophomore year, not only graduated, but she was a recipient of …
September Jay Fund Hero – Chase Cameron Brauda
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Chase Cameron Brauda “Any child who battles cancer is a hero. To have one’s childhood taken by chemotherapy, spinal taps, bone marrow aspirations, transfusions, mucositis, nausea, infections, bipap masks, aching bones, peeling skin, allergic reactions and to be able to maintain a humble heart makes Chase Cameron Brauda one of these heroes. A child who …
September Jay Fund Hero – Elizabeth Forte
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Elizabeth Forte More than a year has passed since 6-year-old Elizabeth Forte completed treatment for acute lympholastic leukemia (ALL). She’s cancer free, but like so many other kids, Elizabeth has irreversible brain damage and educational difficulties, as a result of the cancer. The long-term effects of cancer and its treatment are still unknown. What we …
September Jay Fund Hero – CPL Derrek Bedaro
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Derrek Bedaro New Jersey native, Derrek Bedaro was 12 years old when he was diagnosed with B-Cell Lymphoma. He never imagined that he wouldn’t beat it. Not only did he beat it, he’s become a true American hero! Nominated by his best friend and fellow die-hard New York Giants fan, Peter Zappella said it best: “My …
September Jay Fund Hero – Carli Schiefen
Today’s Jay Fund Hero – Carli Schiefen When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it has a profound effect on the entire family. While parents, family and friends are understandably focused on the care of the ill child, the healthy children may feel isolated, helpless and often times feel their needs are being neglected. Activities may be reduced or eliminated (i.e. …
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is THERE…BE THERE
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund has vowed to #BeThere for families tackling pediatric cancers, so they can #BeThere for their sick child. This :30 public service announcement, produced by our friends at First Coast News in Jacksonville, FL, explains the impact you can have on local families tackling childhood cancer. Thanks for your support!
September Cancer Hero Kick Off – Honoring Jay McGillis
Today we kick off our September Hero’s Childhood Cancer Campaign, where we’ll be honoring a different hero everyday this month. Thanks to the many submissions and inspiring stories of the (too) many people who have been affected by childhood cancer. If you’d like to nominate a hero, it’s not too late! Just send a message to the Tom Coughlin Jay …