Today we celebrate the legacy of Jay McGillis, one of Tom Coughlin’s players during his tenure at Boston College. Jay contracted leukemia in 1991, lost his battle in 1992, and became the inspiration for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation’s founding. Since Jay wore a #31 jersey, the Jay Fund has commemorated the 31st day of every 31-day month as …
Coach Tom Coughlin understands what it takes to be a champion: strength, determination, courage and perseverance. We at the Jay Fund know that no one embodies those characteristics more than Ava. However, over the past several months, we learned that even champions need help sometimes. Ava was just seven when Hurricane Sandy hit, and it devastated her community. As you …
Friday, March 21st was a wonderful day for the Jay Fund; our 10th annual Wine Tasting Gala was truly a Milestone Celebration! Almost 900 friends, guests, and supporters poured into the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Jacksonville for an evening of great wine and food, amazing auction items, and super celebrity guests. In case you missed it, here’s a brief …
JACKSONVILLE, FL March 22nd, 2014 – The 10TH Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala took place on Friday night, March 21st, at the Wells Fargo Center, in downtown Jacksonville. Cuisine from the area’s top restaurants and world-class wines were served in a walkabout format. All proceeds support the Jay Fund’s mission to help families tackle childhood cancer by providing financial, …
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients that I wasn’t leaving any margin for error, growth, planning, or reflection.
The 10th Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala is going to be a Milestone Celebration for many reasons. However, we’re excited to celebrate this year because of the wonderful art of the auction…and the wonderful children behind it. Silas’ Art: “Colors of Courage” Silas is just three years old and lives in Jacksonville, FL. He’s got a wonderful …
The 10th Annual Wine Tasting Gala – A Milestone Celebration is coming on March 21st. If the past nine years are any indication, it’s going to be another spectacular, memorable night at the Wells Fargo Center! If you’re almost ready to get your tickets, here are five great things to expect: GREAT WINE Last year, Southern Wine and Spirits of …
Jay Fund to offer thrilling experiences to pediatric oncology patients, families New York, NY (January 24, 2014) – The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation will provide several NY/NJ area families tackling childhood cancer with thrilling experiences leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. The financial support offered by the Jay Fund is invaluable to families trying to make it through the …
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund has been honored over the years to have so many champions spreading the word about our mission to BE THERE for families tackling childhood cancer. However, we could never have done anything or helped anyone had it not been for the impact of Jay McGillis, and because of him, we’re excited to announce that 2014’s …
Last year I wrote about why booking too far in advance can be dangerous for your business, and this concept of margin so eloquently captures what I had recognized had been my problem: I was so booked up with clients that I wasn’t leaving any margin for error, growth, planning, or reflection.