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Our mission is to help families tackle childhood cancer by providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support. From diagnosis to recovery and beyond, we are part of the team, allowing parents to solely focus on their child’s well being. Our goal is to BE THERE parents facing the unthinkable so they can for BE THERE for their families.
COACH’S CORNER September was a true example of the impact a team can make on a community. The Jay Fund team went gold for childhood cancer awareness raising funds, visibility, and creating opportunities for patients. The City of Jacksonville proclaimed September 5, 2018 as Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Day. It was unbelievable to see the impact of Jay’s legacy and the support from the Jacksonville community.
On September 21st, I was invited to take part in the UPDATE on SAVANNAH Biden Cancer Summit in Washington, D.C. where I spoke In November 2017, Savannah was 6 years old when she was diagnosed with Metastatic Ewing about the importance of providing practical financial Sarcoma - a rare, aggressive bone cancer which and emotional support to families tackling childhood had spread to her lungs. cancer. Having the work of the Jay Fund be recognized by such an elite group of cancer advocates was humbling Now 7 years old and a year into her cancer and I was honored to represent the foundation on a journey, Savannah’s family is currently making prestigious national platform. the 60 mile trip to the clinic every three weeks. In addition, she is going to physical therapy weekly to regain muscle mass that was lost as a result That same evening, we hosted our 2018 Champions from radiation and Savannah has to be retrained for Children Gala. This year’s honorees were a great to walk properly. testament to the multitude of generosity that makes up our Jay Fund team. Amidst all of her appointments, recently the Jay Fund was able to give Savannah and her family a “day off” from cancer as they enjoyed Sesame As a valued member of our Jay Fund team, I am asking Street Live together. As a family of 7, an outing YOU to answer my call, join my 2019 Leadership Team like this is considered a luxury. “Even with so we can continue Jay’s legacy and BE THERE for insurance, there is a fear of not knowing all the families tackling childhood cancer! expenses and unpredictable bills. Just knowing the Jay Fund is there helps,” said Savannah’s Cicero wrote, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of all mom, Sarah. virtues, but the parent of all the others.” I wonder if For more about Savannah and her cancer journey, we’ve said thank you enough to all the many people who visit tcjayfund.org/savannah support us. I hope you know how grateful we are to have each and every one of you on our Jay Fund team. You are our 12th man - our greatest MVP - and we couldn’t help families without you. FOLLOW US @TCJAYFUND #BETHERE
Tom Coughlin tcjayfund.org FROM THE EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR 2018 CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund The 14th annual Champions for Children Gala has a lot to be thankful for in was held on September 21st at Cipriani 42nd 2018. Thanks to supporters like Street in New York City. Legendary NBC 4 New you, we are able to process an York sports broadcaster, Bruce Beck, served as average of 7 household bills a Master of Ceremonies and helped acknowledge day for families whose lives have our 2018 honorees, Steven J. Corwin, M.D., been turned upside down by President and CEO of New York-Presbyterian, childhood cancer. Just this week, Mark Lazarus, Chairman at NBC Broadcasting we processed a payment that prevented a mom’s and Sports, and Justin Tuck, Vice President, car from being repossessed. Now she can bring her Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. child to weekly doctor’s It was a spectacular evening that raised nearly appointments without $1.4 million. Thank you for your generosity worry. and support that will allow us to continue to BE THERE for families in the NY/NJ area providing The economic burden much needed support. of caring for a child with cancer has been described as a significant source of distress for families. Implications effect financial status, parental emotional and mental health and potentially the child’s long term well being.
By now you should have received a mailing asking you to give to help us continue to never turn away a family who needs our help. We are focusing our year end communications on one patient to allow you to follow a journey of a family more intimately, but Savannah’s story is one of so many.
As the holiday season approaches please remember Savannah’s family and the more than 500 others that the Jay Fund has supported so far this year. You have been a blessing by allowing us to respond to their needs quickly and lighten their unimaginable burdens. We are grateful. Please search your heart and continue to do what you can to help.
For ongoing updates on Savannah and her cancer journey, please visit tcjayfund.org/savannah.
Enjoy the holiday season!
Keli Coughlin Joyce
tcjayfund.org TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND DAY In honor of the 20+ years of support the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund has provided to local families tackling childhood cancer and because September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the City of Jacksonville and Mayor Lenny Curry proclaimed September 5th Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Day.
The day began with a ceremony at City Hall with leadership from Nemours Children’s Specialty Care and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Jay Fund families, board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters all gathered. The ceremony was followed by activities and celebrations throughout Jacksonville.
This wonderful day could not have happened without YOU, our incredible friends and partners, who have allowed us to BE THERE for the many families facing the unthinkable. Thank you for pushing us, inspiring us, and working with us towards our common goal.
JAY FUND DAY IMPACT PLAYER EVENTS Thank you to those Impact Players who participated in Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Day. These individuals, groups, and organizations hosted third party fundraisers (Impact Player Events) throughout Jacksonville to support and celebrate the day.
BeYou Jewelry Green Room Brewing Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q Kanine Social Bottlenose Brewing Kendra Scott Cancer Conquerors Lilly Pulitzer Chets Creek Elementary Marie Olsen School St. Paul’s Catholic School Citi Southern Grounds CSX Stella & Dot Culhane’s Irish Pub sweetFrog Drift Boutique Table 1 EnJoy Fitness Teal Towel GORUCK
Isabelle Scott, a Jay Fund patient and cancer survivor, played the harp for attendees.
tcjayfund.org CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS IT TAKES A TEAM TO TACKLE CHILDHOOD CANCER The Jay Fund teamed up with the Imagine September is childhood cancer awareness Dragons Tyler Robinson Foundation and the month. From visiting with athletes to throwing Biden Cancer Initiative, started by Vice President Delta airplanes, families received memorable Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden, to help raise experiences throughout the month. awareness. It takes a band. HOSPITAL VISITS It takes a team. In Jacksonville, Coach Tom Coughlin and It takes a community. Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Ryan Murphy It takes a nation. visited patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The kids were amazed as they held Murphy’s gold medal! There GO GOLD GAME were unforgettable Jay Fund families were invited to watch the Giants moments. Patients take on the Jags as the team went GOLD for also spent time with childhood cancer awareness. Not only did families Jacksonville Jaguar’s get an on-field experience and suite tickets to enjoy Tyler Shatley. Tyler the game, but they received a special visit from brought lots of laughter Tom Coughlin during warm-ups. to the families and even played cars with Lorenzo.
In NY/NJ, volunteers from Delta Airlines brought wooden airplanes for the children to build and fly. Along for the fun was NFL Hall of Famer, Harry Carson and wife, Maribel. The children had a blast seeing whose plane would fly farther than Carson’s. HONORING THE CAREGIVERS Tackling childhood cancer does take a team and the caregivers at the clinic and hospitals are part of that team. The Jay Fund honored medical teams with a luncheon to show our appreciation and recognition of their dedication, motivation, and love for their patients.
tcjayfund.org SUPPORTING FAMILIES TAILGATE PARTY & JAGUAR GAME Families took a day off from cancer to cheer on the Jacksonville Jaguars as they played the CAMP FOR CANCER PATIENTS Houston Texans. The Jay Fund tailgate party at The philosophy behind camp is to provide a WJCT featured food, drinks, games and more. recreational and theraputic environment that Afterwards, the 52 families headed over to TIAA helps children facing the unthinkable build self- Bank Field for special on-field recognition! esteem, confidence, and trust. For ten Jay Fund Logan, a brain tumor patient, participated in the campers, they were coin toss! able to do just that at Camp Happy Times through activites like fishing, arts and crafts, and more.
SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS No one fights a childhood cancer diagnosis alone. The Jay Fund provides peer-to-peer MOM’S RETREAT support through the The Jay Fund strives to BE THERE for the entire Adolescent and Young family and one way is by supporting a mom’s Adult Program and retreat, hosted by Momcology, to help create J.A.Y.S. Team for families an environment where mothers of a child with facing the unthinkable. cancer can focus on themselves and their own well-being. At home, their main focus is taking Both the Sibling Support care of their child and family. The Momcology Teenage Group and weekend, in both Jacksonville and NY/NJ, is a Adolescent and Young Adults Oncology Group chance for mothers to step away from cancer and spent the evening enjoying dinner then working rediscover themselves together to solve the mystery in an escape room. through relaxing It truly was something spooktacular for each activities, memorable group. moments, and the creation of friendships The Sibling Support school-aged Group gathered that last a lifetime. at CrossRoads Church to hear crazy, spooky tips and tricks from a real mad scientist. The children got a hands-on experience making glow in the dark tattoos, bubbles, and clouds using dry ice.
tcjayfund.org GIFTS The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is grateful for every single gift, regardless of amount. If possible, we would list every person who contributes. However, due to space limitations, this list is limited to gifts greater than $500. JULY 2018 - OCTOBER 2018 Adam Dunayer Sarah Lesser Avins Dan Pulzello Kevin Abrams Catherine Durante David & Amanda Lobosco Warren & Jennifer M. Action News/Cox Media Group ESPN Ryan Long Hanawald Rabin Almanac Realty Investors Ed Estrada Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies RJYoung Company Laurence & Thressa Anderson Alexa Fairbairn Mack Real Estate Group Roscolusa Wade & Saundra Jackson Andree First Data Eli & Abby Manning Elaine Rutter Andree Wildenstein Dormeuil & Florida Blue Cheryl Martin Andrew Saltman Roger Dormeuil Foundation Forum Group Todd & Amy Martin Geoffrey S&els Arch Insurance Group Fox News Channel John & Pat McGillis Sawgrass Asset Management The Arthur M. Blank Family Friends of Jacksonville Animals, Patrick T. & Kimberly W. McGuane Kerry Sayres DeWitt Foundation Inc. McKesson Scheidel Foundation Atlantic 10 GNYHA Ventures, Inc. Sean McManus Erica Scott William E. Barry Goldman Sachs, Private Wealth Linda Modrak Joel & Sylvia Shapiro Mark & Linda Beard Management Jay Monahan Jeff Sheran John Beilein Maury Gostfrand Chris Mortensen Jerry Shoemaker BNI Chapter 12 Nick & Caroline Greisen Ken Mortenson The Shouvlin Foundation Bono’s Bar-B-Que Gordon Gruhn MountainStar Capital Signature Incorporated Kevin & Rosalie Boothe HBO Keith & Celine Munsch Andrew Silberstein Jeff & Debra Bosland Healthcare Association of John & Patricia Nallen Southern Swells Breeders Cup New York State Patrick Nalls St. Johns Title, LLC Mike Breen Rick & Nancy Heichemer National Basketball Association St. Paul’s Catholic School BTIG Greg Hoogkamp National Hockey League Gene Streratore Tim & Cariana Bulman Hops that Help National Mah Jongg League Subaru of Jacksonville Bill Campbell Timothy & Gail Horgan Foundation John & Julia Taylor Cancer Conquerors Chimaobi Ibeh Nemours Children’s Specialty Care The Montag Group Robert Catell Joe Ienuso New York Football Giants The National Football League CBS Corporation International Speedway NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital THE PLAYERS Championship CBS Sports Corporation Nonprofit Center of Northeast Joe & Carole Thompson William Cernius Howard & Meg Jacobs FL, Inc. Joan H. & Preston R. Tisch Fund Chapel by the Sea JAD Consulting LLC Peter O’Keefe Laurie Tisch Max Chumura Richard Jauron Marie Olsen Jonathan & Lizzie Tisch Vinny & Jaclyn Ciurciu Jay and Deanie Stein Optimum Healthcare IT Steve Tisch Comcast NBCUniversal Unrestricted Fund Jerry & Ellen Palmieri Tishman Speyer Properties LP Gerald & Janel Corrado Hugh Johnston Jeffrey & Elizabeth Pash Travel & Transport Crawford Invesments Counsel, Inc. JPMorgan Chase Pentec Health, Inc. University of Notre Dame Shanthi Cronin David Julian Robert Pete Department of Athletics Culhane’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kerry Villa Foundation PGA TOUR Michele Van Orden Jordan De Lugo Kick Off Cook Off Thomas & Patty Piatak Visa, Inc. Delta Air Lines Eric Kohlmeier John Post Christian & Maggie Wall Brent Dewar Brian Krisberg Post, Polak, Goodsell, Michelle Walter Donnelley Financial Solutions Dave & Mary Pat Kulik MacNeill & Straucher, P.A. Wasserman Foundation Dream Finders Homes LLC Jeff & Tera Lageman Premier League Wells Fargo Michael & Denise Dubyak Sarah & Eric Lane Michael Price Klaus & Barb Wenger Latham & Watkins LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Karen Westervelt TRIBUTE GIFTS We deeply appreciate all those choosing to give in honor and memory of their loved ones.
IN HONOR OF: Marissa Ierna IN MEMORY OF Aaliyah Mitchell Jackson Adeeb Jaguars beating the Vikings Joe Abood Rick Murray Peggy Barker Mark Lazarus Theresa Elizabeth Apple Kenneth James O’Connor Steve Barry Tracy Mallari Hannah Brommer Sarah Olsen Cristian Bernal Mateo Richards’ Birthday Mitchell Robert Brown Richard Oreair, Sr. Rachel Bilbray McGillis Family Dallas Triton Callaway Daniel Petrasek Ernie Bono Mike McGillis Dwight Clark Madeline Grace Pitts Billy Cantor’s Birthday Carli McGowan’s Birthday Scott D. Creech Robert Miller Sharp Lyla Casanova Miles Jack Wasn’t Down Karen Hartfield Cross Dr. David Sullivan Steven J. Corwin, MD John and Lisa Morra’s Wedding Frank Jerome Erickson Bill Swords Coach Tom Coughlin Erin Morgan Kristin Horgan Hiza Pat Taylor Benjamin Cunningham Josephine Quinn Thomas Matthew James Jordan Thomas Cameron John Deleo Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Day Earl Joiner Gary Tiang George Dutile Justin Tuck David Karartter Vinnie Turturro Stonie Glenn’s Birthday Dave and Julie Zapala’s Wedding Jay McGillis Bill Weddleton Frank Gorman Marlon J. McGriff Kathy Williams Savannah Harvey
tcjayfund.org impact players The Impact Players Program helps motivated individuals and organizations raise funds and awareness for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. If you’d like to be an Impact Player, email [email protected] today!
THANK YOU IMPACT PLAYERS AUGUST 2018 - OCTOBER 2018 $20,000 + Kerry Villa Golf Tournament THE PLAYERS Championship Birdie for Charity $5,000 - $10,000 Jay Fund Voices Facebook Fundraisers “From our family we THANK you so much for Zero Super Bowl Jersey paying rent for us! We were able to use our Southern Swells Hops the Help money on much needed necessities like clothing, transportation, and more. You guys are truly a $1,000 - $4,999 Bottlenose Brewing blessing!” - Christian’s Mom Cancer Conquerors Glen Rock High School Football Team “THANK YOU! Siblings are often forgotten The Law Offices of Brett Hastings in this battle, you guys really see the needs Kick Off Cook Off of families fighting this monster. So glad our Dan Pulzello Comedy Night community has such an amazing foundation. We Southern Grounds are truly blessed!!” - Natalie’s Mom Bill Swords Steps at the Stadium “You all are amazing and we so appreciate all $100 - $999 of your support. Not sure how we could have Dick’s Wings Cart Night made it through this so far without Jay Fund. Generation Jaguars I really mean it. Just knowing you all are there ReelKeeper.com supporting families like ours eases our anxiety in many ways.” - Gunner’s Mom BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY BOARD Tom Coughlin Kristin Barbato Ernie Bono, Sr. Maribel Carson “Beacause of YOU, we didn’t lose our home or car Ernie Bono, Jr. Tim Coughlin during the first 6 months of my daughter’s brain Gary Chartrand Carolyn D’Angelo tumor diagnosis. Thank you!” - Olivia’s Mom JJ Conners Mark Herzlich Brian Coughlin Dennis Kayser John Crawford Mike McGillis Tina D’Alessandro Jon Miller Special thank you to Dr. Michael Joyce Sandy Montag Tom Rackley Tom Scerbo Sandy Ramsey Anthony Sichenzio Joanne Robertson Kate Snee Tom Scerbo Allison Stangeby Lamar Wheeler Barry Zeidwig HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Judy Coughlin Fran Foley MountainStar Capital Rolland, DelValle & Bradley Ken Tonning For making possible the new productive work space for the Jay Fund.
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