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 …
Sue Meier to #GoGold at NYC Marathon
Jacksonville marathoner Sue Meier is gearing up to run the NYC Marathon on November 2nd, 2014. It’s not her first marathon by any stretch, but this is the first time she’ll be running for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. Sue Meier has had a passion for running for a long time; since she “caught the bug”, she’s competed in 35 …
Meet #GoGold Ambassador Marissa Ierna
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is proud to announce that Marissa Ierna will serve #GoGold Initiative Ambassador, and will make several appearances throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to share information about the ways in which the Jay Fund strives to #BeThere for families tackling childhood cancer. In her role as #GoGold Ambassador, Marissa will make appearances at various Jay Fund …
Go Big, Go Bold…#GoGold!
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund proudly announces the #GoGold Initiative. We encourage you to join us throughout September as we #GoGold to increase awareness regarding childhood cancer and it’s effect on the entire family, as well as our mission to #BeThere for every family, providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support from diagnosis …
Buy Jaguars Tickets, Be There For The Jay Fund
If you’re a Jacksonville Jaguars fan AND a Jay Fund Friend, we’ve got the perfect way for you to support both of your favorite teams: purchase your Jaguars tickets through the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation and the Give&Go 100 program! Why Buy Jaguars Tickets here? It’s a great deal! Thanks to a partnership between the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Jaguars …
The Joy of BEing THERE: Elizabeth’s Story
BEing THERE for families tackling childhood cancer is truly a joy for us, and every day, we’re thankful that you choose to BE THERE for us. We’re even more thankful when we see the courageous children we help reach milestones in their treatment, recovery and life. Today, we’re very thankful for Elizabeth. While most children begin their lives focused on …
“Something Far Greater”: A Letter To The Coach
Coach Coughlin knows all about impact; it is the foundation of football. However, impact can be something far greater. We recently received this letter from a parent of a child tackling cancer which perfectly describes what real impact is… Hi Coach, I wanted to express my thanks and appreciation to you for stopping in to meet and talk with my …
March’s #JayDay: It’s About Reliability
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 …
How Do You Help a Champion?
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 …
Wine Gala Recap: Truly a Milestone Celebration!
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 …