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.

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2025 Honorees

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Susan Mara McDonnell
Board Director
New York Football Giants

James Pitaro headshot for Champions 2025

Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN

Rick Pitino headshot for website

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

 

Master of Ceremonies

Bruce Beck headshot

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