2014: A Year of Momentum for the Jay Fund

2014 was a tremendous year for the Jay Fund; it was a time of growth, excitement and a profound statement regarding our continuing mission to #BeThere for families tackling childhood cancer. We began the year in a “super” way with the “Big Game Time Out”, a special series of events set up for some NY/NJ families during Super Bowl Week …

Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation to Disburse $500,000 to Support New York/New Jersey Families Tackling Childhood Cancer

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation today announced it will award grants totaling$500,000 to its community partners in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area for disbursement during fiscal year 2015. The grants will fund programs run by local organizations who share the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund’s commitment to providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical …

First Coast News Visits the Jay Fund Holiday Party

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund’s 11th Annual Holiday Party was our biggest ever; over 100 families had a “Frozen” experience!  First Coast News stopped by to join in the fun with Olaf, Elsa, Anna…and Santa Claus, of course!  Thanks to you, we can #BeThere for these wonderful families with unforgettable opportunities  like this

Jacksonville’s Channel 4 Visits the Jay Fund Tailgate Party

Coach Coughlin returned to Jacksonville this weekend, as the New York Giants faced the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Before the game, the Jay Fund threw a special tailgate party for families, volunteers and donors, and we had some great fun, food and fellowship!  Channel 4’s Kumasi Aaron got to see what it means to BE THERE…tailgate style!

Why #GivingTuesday Is Amazing

#GivingTuesday is on December 2nd, and the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is ready to see some amazing things happen! #GivingTuesday is about AMAZING people. #GivingTuesday is the ultimate example of ordinary people coming together to do extraordinary things.  It’s the perfect opportunity for people of all walks of life to become a part of something bigger than themselves and see …

An Event To Be Remembered: The 10th Annual Champions for Children Gala

Thanks to the generosity of compassionate individuals and corporations, the 10th Anniversary Champions for Children Gala was a great success. This year’s event honored two outstanding leaders in our community – Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. and Martin Eltrich – and broke the records in attendance and results! This fun and festive occasion brought together 650+ guests who were longstanding partners …

Champions for Children Gala Recap from WPLJ

The 10th Annual Champions for Children Gala at Cipriani’s 42nd Street was an amazing event, raising a record-breaking $1.4 million for NY/NJ area families tackling childhood cancer!  It was a wonderful evening, featuring spectacular guests, mouth-watering dining and a fabulous silent auction.  Here’s a great recap from “The Blue Carpet” with 95.5 PLJ’s Mike Allan. If you couldn’t make the …

Jay Fund Celebrates 10 Years in NY/NJ at “Champions for Children Gala” in NYC

New York, NY – October 1, 2014 — The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation will host its 10th annual Champions for Children Gala on Friday, October 17 at Cipriani 42nd Street® in New York City. This year’s event marks the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund’s 10-year anniversary providing support to families fighting childhood cancer in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. …

CBS New York Showcases the Jay Fund

On Sunday, October 12th, CBS2’s Diane Macedo interviewed childhood cancer survivor and Jay Fund volunteer Meghan Gambichler.  During the interview, Meghan showcases her diagnosis, her recovery and her life beyond childhood cancer, as well as how Coach Coughlin, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and the New York Giants.  It’s a wonderful interview, Meghan was a wonderful guest, and CBS2 did …