The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, founded by retired New York Giants head coach and three-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Coughlin, will hold its annual Champions for Children gala on Friday, October 13th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
This represents the first time that the Champions for Children gala will be held at the Giants’ home stadium.
The honorees at this year’s event will be Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the American Express Company, as well as current Giants head coach Brian Daboll.
This year, New York Football Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll and American Express Chairman & CEO Stephen J. Squeri will be honored for their support and advocacy for childhood cancer patients and families. Professional athletes, celebrities, and supporters will enjoy an evening dedicated to raising money for local families facing the unthinkable. Since its inception, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation has provided more than $24 million in financial support to over 5,600 families.
In addition to Coughlin, Daboll and Squeri, the following former Giants and football personalities are expected to be in attendance:
- Andrea Kremer
- Bart Oates
- Bruce Beck
- Chris Snee
- Carl Banks
- David Tyree
- Harry Carson
- Henry Hynoski
- Jerry Palmieri
- Karl Nelson
- Kevin Boothe
- Kevin Gilbride
- Leonard Marshall
- Ottis Anderson
- Pat Flaherty
- Phil Simms
- Sean Landeta
- Shaun O’Hara
- Stephen Baker
- Todd Martin
- Victor Cruz
Fans can check out the ongoing auctions at the Jay Fund Foundation website, where they can also find additional information on tickets and ways to give.
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