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 …
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for teens battling cancer to go to a One Direction Concert provided by an unlikely benefactor – New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin. When One Direction took the stage at MetLife Stadium in New York last Wednesday, they were greeted by thousands of screaming fans. But no one was more excited than Magen Cabrera …
On Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor our dad’s love, strength, sacrifice and encouragement. These traits shine even brighter when a father is tackling childhood cancer with his son or daughter. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund salutes these brave and courageous fathers; it is a privilege to BE THERE for them and their families. We asked 13 yr. old Megan, …
Surviving cancer is a big challenge, but the challenges don’t stop. Right now, seven childhood cancer survivors from Florida, New Jersey, and New York are preparing for a new challenge: college. In an effort to #BeThere for them, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of its cancer survivor scholarships, awarded as an inspiration to …
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 …
CBS47/FOX30 and Action Sports’ Dan Hicken caught up with Coach Coughlin during Sunday evening’s Tom Coughlin Jay Fund 20th Anniversary Celebrity Golf Classic Dinner and Auction. During the conversation, Coach shares his perspective on being able to BE THERE for families tackling childhood cancer for two decades, as well as how things have changes for the Celebrity Golf Classic and …
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 …