Tag: Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation

During Eli Manning’s career with the New York Giants and beyond, he’s always made giving back to the community a priority in life. Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation has been a tremendous outlet for Manning and other former Giants to give back over the years.

In fact, Manning credits Coughlin for helping mold his charitable nature.

Earlier this week, Manning spoke to Giants Wire on behalf on Quaker and Feeding America. During that interview, Manning was asked about Coughlin and the Jay Fund.

“Coach Coughlin had a huge impact on me,” Manning said. “When I came to the Giants, I’m 23 years old. He was my coach for 12 years, you leave and you’re 35 years old — you have kids but now you’re a grown man. Having him as my head coach and also seeing his passion about helping others… And he can do that. He had the ability to focus on football and preparation and work, and also have this soft side and be able to express it.

“He made sure that was a priority for his players — giving back, being a part of the community and doing something to help others. And so, a big part of me and getting involved in different charitable initiatives is because I saw coach Coughlin and how passionate he was about helping others.

“Helping those families from the Jay Fund that are dealing with cancer and going through tough times and making sure they had the necessities to pay their bills, to get food. I think he’s had a huge influence and I still keep up with him regularly and talk to him. I still use him for guidance as a mentor.”

Coughlin’s guidance over Manning has allowed the two-time Super Bowl MVP to excel both on and off the field. Eli seems to always make his charity work a priority even with his extremely busy schedule.

Manning’s involvement in the ManningCast, as well as his shows Eli’s Places and The Eli Manning Show, and his involvement with the Giants have not deterred him from keeping up with the community work.

Manning has always been a class act over the years and his generosity off the field is an underrated and admirable aspect of his life.

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On Friday, October 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation will hold its annual Champions for Children Gala and it promises to be an event like no other.

Because of COVID-19, the 2020 Gala will be held virtually, opening the door for more New York Giants fans and supporters of the Jay Fund Foundation to participate and interact than in previous years.

Attendees will be placed at virtual tables where they can interact privately with others at their table while also viewing the inspiring event and participating in silent auctions. Special guests will also pop by to say hello and communicate throughout the night.

For those who have purchased a seat, the silent auction will be a highlight for memorabilia collectors and supporters of the Jay Fund Foundation, which has seen a 52% increase in requests for emergency financial assistance given the vulnerability of families dealing with the pandemic.

“Everyone can be a champion in the lives of our vulnerable New York and New Jersey families tackling pediatric cancer. This year more than ever, our local families facing the unthinkable need the help of our loyal Giants fans to help the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation raise money to keep the roof over their heads, food on the table, the lights on, and so much more when they are putting all of their resources toward helping their child get better. No dollar amount is too small and on behalf of all our Jay Fund families, I humbly thank you,” Tom Coughlin told Giants Wire.

Among the memorabilia items up for bid are a Giants jersey signed by Saquon Barkley, a custom cleat signed by Victor Cruz, a Super Bowl XLII helmet signed by Tom Coughlin, a jersey signed by Harry Carson, a Super Bowl XLVI football signed by Eli Manning and so much more.

Speaking of Manning, he will also be an honoree at the event.

“We started it when I was in New York and we wanted to, again, spread our wings and help families who have a child with cancer,” Coughlin told MSG 150 in May.

“Eli Manning has agreed to be an honoree. Jimmy Dunne III from the financial world has agreed to be an honoree. Lesa France Kennedy from NASCAR is another honoree. It’s a knock the ball out of the park group of honorees.”

Sponsorships remain open and every dollar will go towards helping a family in need. Tackling childhood cancer is something we can all get behind.

For any questions or requests for additional information, you can contact the Champions for Children Gala HQ at (212) 627-1000 or jayfund@resevt.com.

We at Giants Wire will be there and we hope to see you there, too!

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