Champions for Children Gala
No one fights alone!
Thank you to everyone who supported the Champions for Children Gala on October 8 by attending, donating and bidding in our auction. Together you teamed up and said “Put me in, Coach,” helping to raise over $1.3 million for patients and families tackling childhood cancer. No one fights alone, and your generosity allows us to continue to serve as a vital lifeline when families are facing the unthinkable.

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
Thank you to our Champion Sponsors!
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
Eli Manning
2020
Ann T. Mara
2008
John K. Mara
2013
Susan Mara McDonnell
2025
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
Jimmy Pitaro
2025
Rick Pitino
2025
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

