Champions for Children Gala
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Pier Sixty, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York City
For over 20 years, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund has provided financial, emotional and practical support to local New York and New Jersey families who are tackling childhood cancer. The Jay Fund’s goal is to BE THERE for parents facing the unthinkable so they can be there for their families.
Join us for an unforgettable evening and help us show these families that no one fights childhood cancer alone. You'll have the opportunity to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel packages and priceless sports memorabilia in our silent auction, and you'll hear from the Jay Fund parents who are directly impacted by your generosity. When you show up to the Champions for Children Gala, you are also showing up for the hundreds of patients and families the Jay Fund serves every day.
Sponsorships are available. For questions and more information about sponsorship opportunities, please email Mary Jane Pulzello at maryjane@tcjayfund.org.

2025 Honorees

Susan Mara McDonnell
Board Director
New York Football Giants

Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN

Rick Pitino
Head Coach, Men's Basketball
St. John's University
Master of Ceremonies

Bruce Beck
Lead Sports Anchor
NBC New York
Champions for Children Hall of Fame:
Charles Allen
2010
Ralph Andretta
2024
Curtis Arledge
2012
Steven M. Barry
2017
Frank J. Bisignano
2013
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett
2024
President George H.W. and Barbara Bush, accepted by Jenna Bush Hager
2020
Harry & Maribel Carson
2022
Gary Chartrand
2009
Guy Chiarello
2019
Steven J. Corwin, M.D.
2018
Kevin Cummings
2022
Brian Daboll
2023
James Dunne III
2020
Dick Ebersol
2012
Martin Eltrich
2014
Robert C. Garrett
2024
Jerald F. Irving
2010
Hugh F. Johnston
2021
Alfred F. Kelly, Jr.
2014
Lesa France Kennedy
2020
Mark Lazarus
2018
Eli Manning
2020
Ann T. Mara
2008
John K. Mara
2013
The National Football League
2016
Members of '07 and '11 Offensive Lines, New York Football Giants Super Bowl Champions
2017
2007 New York Football Giants Super Bowl Champions
2017
2011 New York Football Giants Super Bowl Champions
2021
Lester J. Owens
2021
Scott Rechler
2019
Steve Sabol
2011
Charles W. Scharf
2015
Timothy H. Shinn
2011
Pat Shurmur
2019
Anthony Sichenzio
2009
Stephen J. Squeri
2023
Steven R. Starker
2015
Paul J. Tagliabue
2007
Joan H. Tisch
2008
Steve Tisch, Laurie Tisch, Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch
2016
Justin Tuck
2018
Hamdi Ulukaya
2022