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. …
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 …
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Month. Families, caregivers, research groups and the Jay Fund observe September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., almost 13,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. A diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The objective of …
How to Talk to Your Child About Pediatric Cancer
Cancer is confusing. It’s hard to find the words that will help a child cope, and children themselves often don’t know how to voice all the questions they have inside. With thanks to cancer.net, below are recommendations on how to talk to your child about pediatric cancer. What to tell your child What you tell your child will depend on …
Ninth Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Gala Friday, October 25, At Cipriani In New York City
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.
BE THERE – Join Tom Coughlin in Tackling Childhood Cancer
Did you know that 35,000 children are currently in treatment for cancer? It not only affects the child, it affects those 35,000 families, including parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and so on. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation exists to support the many local families going through this fight today in New York and New Jersey, as well as those …
Travis Manion Run – Honor the Fallen By Challenging the Living
Travis Manion Run | 9-11 Heroes Run September 7, 2013 at Creekside High School in St. Johns, Florida (Jacksonville) We’re honored that the Travis Manion Foundation has chosen the Jay Fund as their charity of choice again for this year’s 9-11 Heroes Run, where a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jay Fund. Please come out and support the Heroes Run and …
Recommended Books for Kids with Cancer
The Jay Fund has put together a list of recommended books for kids with cancer and their families. Many of us already know that children can get cancer in the same parts of the body as adults, but there are plenty of differences and symptoms and treatment depend on the cancer type and how advanced it is. Treatment may include …
Nominate a Childhood Cancer Hero
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Nominate Your Hero September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and we will be recognizing heroes who have made a positive impact on the lives of others. This includes patients, parents, hospital staff, volunteers, survivors, siblings, and more. We want to recognize the impact they have made, and we hope you will share their stories …