By RON LAJOIE, Catholic New York Pat McGillis is probably the only New York Giants fan in New England Patriots-crazed Brockton, Mass. When friends and neighbors ask her why, she has a sound response. “It’s funny. Everybody says to me, ‘The Patriots, you need to be a Patriots fan. You’re from Brockton,’” the mother of six related during a recent …
New York chefs John Villa and Josh Capon put on quite the tailgate party on Sunday during the New York Giants home game against the Dallas Cowboys. The dynamite duo served up Tao, Lavo and Bowery Meat Company favorites at the annual Tailgate with a Cause fundraiser, benefiting Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation. Coughlin’s foundation helps families financially, emotionally and in practical ways …
People Magazine, October 11, 2015 There were celebrities. There was glamor. And most of all, it was all for a good cause. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation held its Champions for Children Gala in New York last week, raising more than $1.5 million to support families who are dealing with pediatric cancer. Football stars and TV personalities attended the gala, which …
Matt Cohen, Social Media Coordinator Giants.com Now in its 11th year, the Champion for Children Gala has become the premier fundraising event for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund. Tom Coughlin has spent a lifetime finding ways to beat his opponent. On the field, the results include two Super Bowl titles. Off the field, Coughlin and his foundation continue to battle against …
Seven childhood cancer survivors from Florida, New Jersey, and New York prepare for a new challenge – college NEW YORK (June 11, 2015) – The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of its cancer survivor scholarships, awarded as an inspiration to survivors in order that they may achieve their full potential in life. Seven young …
Jordan Raanan and the NJ.com staff joined the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and the NY Giants for the 2015 Giants Tour and Sundae Blitz on Friday, May 29th at the team’s training facility. Families took a VIP tour, spent time with Coach Coughlin and NY Giants players, and topped it all with some delicious ice cream! But as you see …
Star-studded platinum anniversary event benefits NY Giants Head Coach’s Foundation and celebrates the life of Boston College star athlete Jay McGillis JACKSONVILLE, FL, May 12, 2015 – The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation today announced its 20th Annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will be held May 17-18 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in …
NEW YORK, NY – April 8, 2015 – In conjunction with National Financial Literacy Month, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation today announced significant results from the pilot period of its financial literacy program, the Financial Game Plan. In less than six months, the program is already making a profound impact on the financial well-being of New York/New Jersey families …
The 10th Annual Champions for Children Gala at Cipriani’s 42nd Street was an amazing event, raising a record-breaking $1.4 million for NY/NJ area families tackling childhood cancer! It was a wonderful evening, featuring spectacular guests, mouth-watering dining and a fabulous silent auction. Here’s a great recap from “The Blue Carpet” with 95.5 PLJ’s Mike Allan. If you couldn’t make the …
On the October 8th edition of SiriusXM-NFL’s “Opening Drive”, hosts Bob Papa and former Giant David Diehl welcomed Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Executive Director Keli Coughlin Joyce and former Giant Chris Snee to talk about the organization and the upcoming 10th Annual Champions For Children Gala in NYC on October 17th. To purchase tickets to the Gala, call 212-627-1000. …