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Jay Fund hosting 20th Champions for Children Gala at MetLife Stadium

Retired New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin and the Jay Fund Foundation will host the 20th Champions for Children Gala at MetLife Stadium.

Retired New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin and the organization he established, the Jay Fund Foundation, will host the 20th Champions for Children Gala at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, October 10.

This year’s honorees include Ralph Andretta, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Next 3 Ventures Founder and CEO and Governor of NY/NJ Gotham FC, and Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Additionally, offensive lines from the Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI teams will be celebrated “for their unwavering commitment to childhood cancer patients and their families.”

From the Jay Fund Foundation:

Guests will experience special access to the New York Giants locker room and the field at MetLife Stadium as we raise funds for local families tackling childhood cancer. Cocktails and dinner will be followed by a live and silent auction featuring spectacular experiences and exclusive sports memorabilia. Meet Jay Fund families and hear their powerful testimonials as they share what it is like to walk in their shoes and the enormous impact your support provides.

Several former Giants are scheduled to appear, including Coughlin, Chris Snee, Harry Carson, Victor Cruz, Shaun O’Hara, Rich Seubert, Kevin Gilbride, and many more.

The Jay Fund Foundation, established in honor of late Boston College football player, Jay McGillis, who lost his battle with leukemia, has raised more than $28 million in financial support for over 5,800 families dealing with childhood cancer.

For those interested in attending, visit the Jay Fund Foundation website for details on sponsorship information. If you are unable to attend, there are several other ways you can help a family in need.

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One-of-a-kind signed Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin jerseys being auctioned off for charity

New York Giants legends Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin are auctioning off one-of-a-kind signed jerseys to help tackle pediatric cancer.

New York Giants legends Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin have dedicated themselves to helping families in need through both the Jay Fund Foundation and Tackle Kids Cancer.

That continued in July as the two-time Super Bowl-winning duo took 10 families on a grocery shopping spree to help ease their burden. It’s the second time Manning and Coughlin have teamed up for such a spree, the first coming in December of 2023.

Comparing Q1 2023 to Q1 2024, the Jay Fund Foundation says they have seen a 63% increase in requests for assistance with groceries.

To better help the families in need, Manning and Coughlin are auctioning off one-of-a-kind 100th-anniversary Giants jerseys, each one autographed by the legend who wore it. They are the only two such jerseys in existence, which would make for a unique collectible for any Big Blue fan.

The added bonus is that all proceeds will be split equally between the Jay Fund Foundation and Tackle Kids Cancer.

Following their recent shopping spree, Manning and Coughlin sat down with ABC to discuss how they continue teaming up to help families tackle pediatric cancer when they need it most. That segment will air on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. EDT ahead of the ESPY Awards.

The jersey auction is currently live and fans are welcome to bid. Donations are also accepted.

Imagine walking into MetLife Stadium in Week 1 of the Giants’ 100th season wearing one of these unique jerseys? Talk about standing out in a crowd.

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Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation patients decide ‘no cape’ in Superhero Day survey

Not all superheroes wear capes, say Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation patients after a Superhero Day survey.

It has been decided: Not all superheroes wear capes.

Ahead of National Superhero Day — which was this past Sunday, April 28 — the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF), and the V Foundation for Cancer Research came together for a poll to help settle an age-old debate. Capes or no capes for superheroes?

Nearly 55 percent of pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their siblings voted, “No cape!”

“We are excited to be partnering with the V Foundation and the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation to remind families and patients we work with that they are the true superheroes,” said Kim Gradisher, CEO of TRF. “Their collective voices are the embodiment of bravery and resilience.”

“These kids are the real superheroes, and their message is clear: being super is not about the cape, but the courage within,” said Dick Vitale, an original V Foundation board member. “Being super is awesome, baby! And that’s exactly what these kids are. They inspire me each and every day.”

Those polled were also asked about their favorite superheroes and what powers they would want to have if they became a superhero or superheroine.

Spider-Man and Wonder Woman topped the list of favorites, while 20 percent said they’d want the power to cure/heal cancer. 17 percent would want the power to fly, while 10 percent would want the power of invisibility.

“At the Jay Fund Foundation, we believe in being there for families tackling childhood cancer every step of the way,” former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said. “You don’t have to be a superhero to know that two pulling in the same direction is stronger than one. No one fights childhood cancer alone. It takes a team, and we will be there with or without capes to support patients and their families.”

Following the survey, the three organizations officially declared April 28 as a “No Cape Day.”

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Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin talk Jay Fund on ‘Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon’ podcast

Giants legends Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin joined Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon to discuss a wide range of topics including the Jay Fund.

New York Giants legend Eli Manning joined the Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon podcast on Tuesday, and he brought a guest with him — two-time Super Bowl champion head coach Tom Coughlin.

Manning talked about the Super Bowl victories over the New England Patriots, his famous pass to wide receiver David Tyree, growing up in the Manning household, and much more.

Coughlin, meanwhile, discussed the motivating force behind the creation of the Jay Fund Foundation and shared some interesting — and hilarious — stories about Eli as a child by way of Archie Manning.

Be sure to check out the full hourlong episode.  To find out more about the Jay Fund Foundation and how you can help, visit their official website.

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Jay Fund patient will sing national anthem at Giants’ season finale

Mya Rodriguez, a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation patient, will sing the national anthem ahead of the New York Giants’ regular season finale.

The New York Giants will close out the 2023 regular season on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

As is tradition, the national anthem will be sung before kickoff and the Week 18 honor will belong to a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation patient.

Mya Rodriguez, who was diagnosed with stage 2A bulky Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in July of 2021 at the age of 17, was personally invited to perform by Giants co-owner John Mara. The surprise invite came during the 2023 Champions for Children Gala in mid-October.

At the time of her diagnosis, Mya was nearing the end of her senior year at High Tech High School – Hudson County Schools of Technology. She discovered a lump on her neck and tests confirmed the rare form of blood cell cancer. Her dreams of attending the Tisch School of the Arts felt like they were slipping away as Mya feared her long-term goals would have to change.

Tom Coughlin and the Jay Fund Foundation stepped in and in 2022, Mya was named the recipient of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Tisch Family Scholarship.

Mya graduated from Hudson County Schools of Technology – High Tech High School in June of 2021. Her plans of attending New York University’s Tisch School of Drama were put on hold last summer when she was diagnosed with cancer. Mya has already distinguished herself as an accomplished thespian, dancer, and singer. She participates in the Bergen Performing Arts Center and Choir, as well as multiple community theatre productions. During the pandemic, Mya created a video with her classmates to show support for the teachers in her high school.

Mya is now a sophomore at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and on Sunday afternoon, she will share her singing talents with Giants Nation in front of more than 82,000.

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Jay Fund Foundation to honor Giants coach Brian Daboll

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation will honor New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll at their annual Champions for Children Gala.

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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Tom Coughlin returns to MetLife Stadium for Jay Fund charity event

Former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin returned to MetLife Stadium last week to host the Jay Fund Foundation Sundae Blitz.

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This past Friday, former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin returned to MetLife Stadium. He wasn’t there on any team-related business but rather, Coughlin arrived to host a Jay Fund Foundation charity event.

It was the first time Coughlin was able to attend the annual Sundae Blitz in several years. It was a bittersweet moment after losing his wife, Judy, on November 2. He had become her full-time caregiver after she was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy.

“When you spend four or five years and your routine is all around your better half and all of a sudden that stops, it’s tough,” Coughlin told Bob Glauber of Newsday. “I used to be very busy between 6 and 8 p.m., because we would get the meal ready, we would clean up and put her to bed. I’m sitting there now and saying, ‘What do I do?’ But I want to be busy. I want to be active. If I can be involved in this and I can see the benefits of helping the families, certainly that helps.”

Judy was a regular at Jay Fund events. She loved to help families in need and never once sought any notoriety for it. Coughlin is very much the same in that regard.

“Everything is about the kids,” Coughlin said. “That’s what makes life worthwhile, and when a parent comes up to you, takes you aside and tells you what you’ve meant to them and their child is standing right now to them and still fighting . . . It’s not about me, but I’ll tell you what it’s about. It’s about compassion and helping others when they need it.”

There were 250 attendees spanning 60 families at Friday’s Sundae Blitz. In addition to Coughlin, several Giants legends also attended. Among them were Chris Snee, Harry Carson, David Tyree and Kevin Boothe. Recently signed defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson also made it a point to stop in after the Giants had concluded practice for the day.

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“This is what puts life in perspective,” Coughlin said. “You win a Super Bowl, then you visit a hospital, you see the parents who stay there overnight, you see the sick child, you know what they’re going through, you know their lives are completely disrupted and nothing is normal anymore. You realize these are people that need help, and in many cases they have no place to turn. We’ll put a roof over their heads, food on their table, pay their electric bill, transport them back and forth to the hospital. We’re going to be there when nobody else is there.”

Coughlin and the Jay Fund have never failed in their mission. Since being founded in 1996, they have distributed more than $20 million to upwards of 6,000 families in need.

On October 13, the Jay Fund will hold their next event — the Champions for Children Gala, which will also be held at MetLife Stadium. Giants head coach Brian Daboll will be among the honorees.

Information on how to attend the event can be requested at the official Jay Fund Foundation website. Donations can also be made by clicking here.

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Former Giants coach Tom Coughlin to be honored at Boston College Dinner

Retired New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin will be honored at the 33rd Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner on April 20.

Retired New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin will be honored at the 33rd Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner on April 20 in New York City.

Coughlin, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Giants, will receive the 2023 President’s Medal for Excellence.

Tom Coughlin is a former National Football League head coach who was part of three New York Giants Super Bowl winning teams, twice as head coach. He won his first Super Bowl while an assistant to legendary coach Bill Parcells in 1990. In 2004, he joined the New York Giants for 12 Seasons as head coach, leading the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI, both times beating the New England Patriots.

Coughlin was also the inaugural head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, serving from 1995 to 2002 and leading the team to two AFC Championship Games. He ranks as the 14th winningest coach in NFL history with 170 wins.

Prior to coaching in the NFL, Coughlin served as the Boston College football quarterbacks coach from 1981 to 1983. During that time, he coached 1984 Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie. From 1991 to 1993, he served as the Eagles’ head coach. He is founder of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation, established in 1996 to help families tackle pediatric cancer. To date, the foundation has provided over $17 million in financial assistance and helped over 5,000 families.

Ahead of the event, Joe Sabia, who runs ‘73 questions‘ for Vogue, joined Coughlin via Zoom for a modified version of the interview. Instead of 73 questions, Sabia asked the coach 31 questions in honor of Jay McGillis, who served as inspiration for Coughlin to found the Jay Fund Foundation.

During the interview, Coughlin touches on many subjects including his time with the Giants and Boston College, his rivalry with the New England Patriots and, of course, his late wife, Judy.

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Tom Coughlin talks new book, Super Bowl XLII in 1-on-1 with Giants Wire

Tom Coughlin sits down with Giants Wire to discuss his new book, Super Bowl XLII, the Jay Fund Foundation and much, much more.

Legendary New York Giants head coach and two-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Coughlin, is releasing his newest book next week. And t former Giants head coach sat down with Giants Wire to talk about it — and many other things..

The book, titled “A Giant Win: Inside the New York Giants’ Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII,” breaks down Super Bowl XLII and parts of the season that led up what Coughlin calls “the greatest underdog Super Bowl victory in history.”

The book gives Giants fans the angle from the coach’s point of view and goes through some details that most Big Blue fans don’t know and other facts that fans may have forgotten about.

Coughlin is also very proud of his work done through his foundation “The Jay Fund” which he also reflected on during the interview.

The book will be released on December 6 and it is one any Giants fan will want to pickup.

Giants legend Harry Carson to be honored at Champions for Children Gala

New York Giants legend Harry Carson will be among the honorees at The Jay Fund Foundation’s annual Champions for Children Gala in NYC.

The Jay Fund, the foundation created by former New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, will hold its annual Champions for Children Gala on Friday night, October 21, at Cipriani in midtown Manhattan.

New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson and his wife, Maribel, will be among this year’s honorees.

Among the attendees this year will be Giants co-owner John Mara, NBC broadcaster Bruce Beck and many former Giants players and coaches, most notably Bart Oates, Phil Simms, Chris Snee, Chuck Mercein, David Tyree, Jeff Feagles, Jerry Palmieri, Kevin Boothe, Victor Cruz and Leonard Marshall.

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Gala is marking its 17th year of providing financial, emotional, and practical support for families tackling pediatric cancer in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area.

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 helped more than 5,000 families and provided more than $16 million in financial assistance to those families and patients who need it most.

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