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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 for parents facing the unthinkable so they can BE THERE for their families.

Coach’s Corner

Dear Friends,

It is great to be back in Jacksonville, and Judy and I can’t thank you enough for the warm welcome. Even though we’ve called New York home for over a decade, with our continuous work through the Jay Fund, we feel like we never left Florida. Of course, we feel the same way about the families in the NY/NJ metro region. Our goal has always been to BE THERE for the communities where I was an NFL Head Coach, and Jay Fund voices I am thrilled to continue our work in both areas. “Elijah was so touched you guys still think of him A perfect day means doing something for someone and include him even though he is not in treatment who can never repay you. A football team comes right now. As his mom, thank you for that! It has been a long struggle, one that still continues together to win a game, but through the Jay Fund, in many ways, this was a nice break and a good communities come together to help their own. time for us to enjoy as a family. “ Elijah’s mom Coming together in unity of purpose makes us stronger. It makes us better. Through teamwork, “We are SO grateful for the Jay Fund. Our girl is doing well so far after transplant; this has incredible things can be achieved. helped us focus just on her!” Katherine’s mom

Thank you for being part of the Jay Fund team. “I cannot wait to tell everyone that this is our Your generosity continues to help childhood cancer last year and we will be a cancer free family come September and how much The Jay Fund patients and the families who need it most. has supported us every single step of the way!” Liam & Emma’s mom

Tom Coughlin FOLLOW US @TCJAYFUND #BETHERE From THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR impact players The Impact Players Program helps motivated individuals Statistics on the cost of and organizations raise funds and awareness for the Tom childhood cancer are often Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. If you’d like to be an Impact difficult to find. I was recently Player, email [email protected] today! reviewing a study conducted by the Dana Farber / Boston THANK YOU IMPACT PLAYERS Children’s Cancer Center November 2016 — February 2017 and I was not surprised to Stroke Out Cancer $10,500 see their results show that Michael Bucher almost one-third of families whose children The Brighter Day Foundation $5,000 2016 PLAYERS Champion, Jason Day, in honor were being treated for cancer faced food, of THE PLAYERS Celebrity Shootout housing or energy insecurity. The researchers Cancer Conquerors $2,550 also found that nearly 25% of families lost half T. J. Harkleroad their income due to time away from work. Real Housewives of Nocatee $2,000 Mardi Gras Party Tailgate with a Cause $2,000 Section 16H Group Honey Baked Ham $1,805 Online Gift Card Sales Forking Amazing Restaurants $1,024 Collaborate & Give Program Professional Bull Riders $500 Curtis Dvorak, Jay Fund Bull Rider Run for Presents Enjoy Fitness Braddock Metallurgical Management Co. Other Creative Events & Gifts: Kid City USA, Ponte Vedra Ryan Williams, Wedding Favor for Guests Catherine Cook, Lemonade Stand Sally Clark & Jan Lescroart, India Hicks Jewelry When a child has cancer the entire family is Stephen & Nicole Quinn, Lemonade Stand affected. Parents often spend countless hours in the hospital room with their children, sometimes for days on end. On top of staggering medical expenses there are hidden costs to families, like transportation back and forth to the hospital, childcare for siblings, and eating out due to being at the hospital or clinic for days on end.

Our primary grant making focus continues to be providing much needed financial help to cover household expenses like utilities, mortgage bills, gas and groceries. We know this support is necessary and makes a difference, not only to the families we help, but in the communities we serve.

Thank you for allowing us to BE THERE!

Keli Coughlin Joyce

tcjayfund.org NY/NJ Family Story JACKSONVILLE Family Story

Seven-year-old Joey had a few stomach viruses Jeremy and Krista are all too when his mom, Lauren, decided to take him to the familiar with the stress of pediatrician. After a urinalysis, the pediatrician childhood cancer. Their sweet said he was fine, but offered to do some and carefree daughter Kacey was bloodwork just to be on the safe side. The next just five years old when they day Lauren got the news Joey had leukemia. learned she had Osteosarcoma, cancer of the bone. Joey and his parents spent a week in the hospital for his first round of chemo. Lauren recalls, “Joey “We had three or four days was in a bad place. He was so sad. The reality of between diagnosis and starting what was happening was setting in. He wouldn’t treatment, it was a whirlwind,” get out of bed. He was so angry. As I sat there recalls Jeremy. “No words can with him, we heard happy people in the hallway. describe what happens when They wanted to come in and take pictures and your child is sick and you hear have Joey and me meet Coach Coughlin. I have the word cancer. Everything to be honest, I am not a football person, and I else became second. The only thought, ‘Who cares? No one is coming in here.’ important thing was to take I was so upset.” care of Kacey.”

But after talking with the Jay Fund staff Lauren Krista knew she would be with says, “I just felt a connection. They listened to her daughter throughout me, and here I was in pajamas. I hadn’t slept in treatment, which meant four days. They encouraged me to let Coach and walking away from her job. Judy come in and talk with Joey. Coach Coughlin Every week for 10 months, came in and they talked about being a free safety. Kacey and Krista went to the Joey didn’t take his head off the pillow, but you hospital for chemotherapy. could tell by the end of the conversation Joey was listening and he really made a connection In addition to chemo, Kacey with Coach. It was truly underwent multiple surgeries. remarkable.” The stress took it’s toll on the family, Kacey was lethargic and Lauren continues, “After Coach spent many hours playing simple left, Joey took a nap and when games with Krista. he woke up he said, ‘OK I got this. I want to do it.’ And The Jay Fund is part of a literally up until this week that community of people who has been his motto.” understand the stress of caring for Kacey. The stress Lauren is thankful for the is exacerbated by financial emotional support the Jay pressures, “There probably Fund continues to provide. aren’t a lot of people financially Most recently, Advisory Board sound enough to go through Member Mark Herzlich, this. Cancer is ungodly NY Giant linebacker and expensive.” Jeremy estimates he and Krista pediatric cancer survivor, spent upwards of $60,000. visited Joey and checked out his football card collection. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund provided financial assistance to help the family get through the “The Jay Fund brought challenge of lost income and increased expenses. Mark into our lives,” said Lauren. “He changed how I think and Kacey is now cancer free, but regularly requires believe, meeting him was a defining moment. a new prosthetic the same way other kids I have his book highlighted, reminding me to require new shoes. Regardless of her challenges, rephrase how I say things to Joey. I believe God she lives each day full of joy and grace. put these people in my life for a reason.”

tcjayfund.org 2017 wine tasting gala

The luck of the Irish was with us and nearly a thousand friends for our annual Wine Tasting Gala on St. Patrick’s Day! Our guests delighted in tasting hundreds of world-class wines from all over the world and cuisine from 40 of the areas finest restaurants.

The night included an opportunity to visit with our leprechaun friend in the special Irish pub we designed for the night, named O’Barry’s, and taking in Legacy Irish Dance Company performers. The VIP sponsor’s reception featured live entertainment, two mixologists and a relaxed intimate, lounge atmosphere.

We owe much gratitude to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits for this wonderful event, which has become one of Jacksonville’s most popular charity galas. We are thrilled to announce that NY/NJ PROGRAMS & GRANTS over $280,000 was raised in our most successful Wine Tasting Gala to date! We are thrilled to expand our relationship with the Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and We salute Barry Zeidwig upon his retirement Blood Disorders at NYU Langone by providing from Southern Glazer’s. Barry’s vision for an Emergency Household Expenses Grant. This the Wine Gala, along with his generosity, grant allows us to BE THERE for pediatric oncology compassion and support make him an families in the five boroughs of NYC by providing inspirational leader. We are thankful he will critical financial support. This program is in addition continue to serve on our Board of Directors. to our annual event honoring National Cancer Over the past 14 years, the Survivors Day, and our ongoing Nutrition Program. Wine Tasting Gala has raised $2.3 million dollars. We celebrated Spring with a Spring Fling Party at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. NY Giants Ring of Honor Inductee Chris Snee showed off his Super Bowl rings while helping with crafts. Kids were delighted by fun balloon animals and face painting, and loved the yummy cookies. Thanks to Dave and Corinne from Davesevents, the Market Basket and photographer Jodi Crandell for the magical moments in photos.

We had a fun Valentine’s Day Party at the Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at NYU Langone with our special friends, Abby Cadabby and Rosita from Sesame Street. Adults and kids enjoyed lots of love and giggles! Special thanks to Sesame Workshop and to Leslie Carrara- Rudolph and Carmen Orbahr.

Four families were guests at the NY Rangers vs. NJ Devils hockey game. Everyone had fun, even the few Devils fans who had to endure the Rangers huge 5-0 victory! Special thank you to Advisory Board member, Sandy Montag for making the fun possible and to Tom Scerbo for providing the hospitality.

tcjayfund.org Jacksonville programs Pantry partnership

We kicked off 2017 with a packed schedule of We would like to celebrate a unique partnership in financial, emotional and practical support. Jacksonville between the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Feeding Northeast Southern Oak Insurance and SMG Jacksonville Florida and Optimum Healthcare IT. helped send 19 families to enjoy the final season of the Greatest Show on Earth. They had a joyful The family lounge on the pediatric oncology time making memories at their final Ringling floor at Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a place Brothers circus. for parents to take a short break, gain some nourishment and relax. Combined efforts have Love was “in the air” when we celebrated created a method for providing nourishment Valentine’s Day at Velocity Air Sports with 69 efficiently and a shared infrastructure has patients and their families. Trampoline fun and strengthened the effort. crafts were highlights. Thanks to Sawyer Gas, dinner was provided to all and sweets from The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund coordinates the Cinotti’s Bakery were the perfect ending to the effort where on a weekly basis employees from fun. Optimum Healthcare IT take time away from work to procure cartons of healthy food and We visited Wolfson Children’s Hospital snacks from Feeding Northeast Florida and accompanied by Stormy Wing, Professional Bull deliver it to this food pantry where they stock the Rider, and again with artist Dennis Campay shelves for families tackling childhood cancer. and magician Rick Devine. Many smiles were created. In 2016 this partnership provided 6,715 pounds of food at an average value Seven families enjoyed a night watching bull of $248 per week in riding stars at the PBR series, courtesy of the savings for families. Professional Bull Riders Association. We recognize and thank Fifteen boy patients participated in our C.H.A.T. all involved in this outing (Cancer Healing Adolescents Talking). community partnership They enjoyed dinner and being inspired by Tim and hope it serves as an Tebow’s speech at the Florida Forum event. inspiration for more of us to work together. Jason Mabry and Gene Scheurer Eight couples who have a child with cancer from Optimum Healthcare IT participated in our Financial Game Plan Seminar with Keli Coughlin. where dinner, a presentation, and a Q&A session with Financial Coach, Kathy Devine were served. The Financial Game Plan provides parents with Advisory Board tools and knowledge to navigate the financial Board of Directors challenges of childhood cancer. The goal is that Kristin Barbato Tom Coughlin they emerge from the crisis financially intact. Maribel Carson Ernie Bono, Sr. Tim Coughlin Ernie Bono, Jr. Carolyn D’Angelo Gary Chartrand Mark Herzlich JJ Conners Dennis Kayser Brian Coughlin Mike McGillis Judy Coughlin Jon Miller John Crawford Sandy Montag Tina D’Alessandro Tom Scerbo Dr. Michael Joyce Anthony Sichenzio Tom Rackley Kate Snee Sandy Ramsey Allison Stangeby Marcy Sandler Tom Scerbo Honorary Board Members Lamar Wheeler Fran Foley Barry Zeidwig Ken Tonning

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.

November 2016 — February 2017 Romeo & Rosemary Crennel Thomas & Louisa Isaacs Amer Abdulnour Robert Crupi J. B. Coxwell Contracting Joseph Abrass William Cruz Malik Jackson Charles Adeeb Paul D’Alessandro Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Laurie Allen Tina D’Alessandro Jay & Deanie Stein Lee Allen Thomas Dattilo Unrestricted Fund AMA Consulting Engineers Anthony & Josephine D’Elia Jennifer U. Johnson & Joe Duke American Income Joseph & Ann D’Elia Chris Joyce & Keli Coughlin Life Insurance Company Thomas & Donna DeLitto JP Morgan Laurence & Thressa Anderson Wilfred Dickman Cindy & Brian Kays Sean & Amber Anthony Kevin Duane Larry & Sarah Kerr Arthur Venneri Foundation Michael & Denise Dubyak Beth Kicklighter AT&T Florida Randy & Eileen Edsall Jeff Kiley Robert Bailey Martin & Mistie Eltrich Stefanie A King James Berger Andrew Esocoff Peter Kirby Barry & Lilia Bloom Sandra Estep Al Kirchner Charles Boicey EverBank Jacques Klempf Masonkay Bond Brandon Farmand Brian Krisberg Ernie & Katie Bono Jr. FBR & Co. Rocco & Laverne Larizza Ernie & Rita Bono Scott Felds Chris & Krista Lewis Dan Borcher First Coast News Mitchel Lewis Borkowski Family Foundation John & Robin Fox Live Nation Jeffrey Bosland Kathy Frazier Gregg Locascio Neil Boylan Mike & Crystal Freed Loyola University Maryland Robin & Sharyn Bradbury Fried, Frank, Harris, Jacob Lunsford Braddock Metallurgical Shriver& Jacobson Macquarie Global Services Management Co., LLC Enrico & Danielle Gaglioti Lou Magarelli Selena Breedlove Keith Gardner Jane Mahaffey Deborah Brenneman Alfred Gaudelli Douglas & Rita Malie Douglas & Maureen Mara Brown Peter & JoAnne Ghiloni Nikki Malie Josh Brown Allan Goldsmith Steven Marchioni Jeffrey Bunder Thomas Granatell Cheryl Martin Ryan & Sarah Burchnell Lindsay Graves Joe & Corinne Martin Leah Burnette Michael Gray Patrick McGrath Gary & Lynn Busch Ashley Greene Adam & Annette Meinrod Melinda Butts Kevin & Kathy Haley Phil & Catherine Mettling Marie Cadet Phillip & Suzanne Handal Joseph Miller Joseph Cassino Camille Hareland Robert & Elaine Miller Stephen Cate Kelly Harkleroad Linda Modrak Robert Catell Forrest & Adrianne Hassinger Mike Monaghan & Helen Short CBS Corporation Todd & Allison Hastie Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q William J. Cernius MaryAnne Helffrich Tim Murphy Chapel by the Sea Fiona Higgins Ryan Nassib Gary & Nancy Chartrand Byron & Leslie Hodnett NBC Sports & Citibank Home Box Office, Inc. NBC Sports Network Ryan Clancy The Honey Baked Ham Company Greg & Michele Nejmeh Lawrence Clark Tim & Gail Horgan Roger Goodell Richard & Mary Jo Codey Host Hotels & Resorts Ryan Niethamer Glenn Cohen James Howard Nimnicht Family of Dealerships JJ & Sarah Conners John Howard James & Colleen O’Brien Gerald & Janel Corrado David & Sharon Hunt Robert O’Brien Bob & Cathy Cosby Impact Church Raymond & Linda Odierno Brian & Susie Coughlin of Jacksonville, Inc. Michael & Liz Overstreet Tim & Andrea Coughlin Insurance Industry Jerry & Ellen Palmieri Tom & Judy Coughlin Charitable Foundation, Inc. Rusty Peery Pat Craft Jerry & Mary Irving Robert Pete

tcjayfund.org Petway Family Foundation Harvey Schwartz Tim & Lisa Utecht Mark Post Eric Scott Theodore Vallas Paul & Lori Price Section 16H Group VF Imagewear Warren & Jennifer Rabin Sean Seifried John & Amy Waidner Tom & Cheryl Rackley Timothy Shinn Ward Foundation Steve & Sandy Ramsey Angeline Smith John Warren Roberts Tree Service Alan Sockol Joseph Waryold Cynthia Rodriguez Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Mike & Kathy Waufle Howard Roey Phillip & Lee Steen Howard & Lynnette White David & Susan Rolewick Stroke Out Cancer George & Ellen Williams Superior Roofing Wayne Tankersley John Williams Eric & Marcy Sandler Frank Tataseo Scott Witt Dean Sansone William & Kimberly Tate Jane Woo Sawgrass Marriott John & Julia Taylor Brian World Golf Resort & Spa Thomas Thomas Thomas Yost Sawyer Gas Matt Thompson Timothy Youmans Eugene Scheurer Charlie & Anita Tomm Barry & Linda Zeidwig Luke & Hannah Schultz Trager Family Foundation, Inc. Gerte & Rebecca Schumann Kathy Troutman TRIBUTE GIFTS We deeply appreciate all those choosing to give to the Jay Fund in memory and honor of their loved ones.

IN HONOR OF: Mike & Jane Lewis IN MEMORY OF: Jackson Adeeb Sandy & Sharon McArthur Kate Amato Anthony Agresta Paula & Jay McGarvey Nancy Auclair Gregg Anderson Bill McTiernan Hannah Brommer Kristin Barbato John & Cherie Morris Ricky Carbia Steve Bell John & Joan Odden’s Wedding Mark William Charipar Lilly Brown Jona Opari & Susan Chenoweth Chase Busby Krios Dukas’ Wedding Edna & Joseph Cinquemani Gary Chartrand Cade Patterson Gerard Connolly Brain & Susie Coughlin & Family Sebastian Pieciak’s Birthday John Coughlin Tom & Judy Coughlin Thomas Posillipo Jamie D’Alessandro Tim & Andrea Coughlin & Family Steve & Deborah Rogers Alexis D’Elia Braiden Crowley Jett Scharf Alexis Ann D’Elia Blake Dunham Gene & Kim Scheurer’s Wedding Marion Free Durante Family Barbara Schroeder Gronnie Bill Edward’s Birthday Mike & Jennie Shad Marlene Grass “the Girls” Doug & Peggy Shurts James E. Gregg Giordanetti & Family Alex Siegel’s Bar Mitzvah Quentin (Babe) E. Grupp Zax Goss Chris & Kate Snee & Family Erica Hart Geoff & Krissy Hartless Graham & Ellen Thompson Kristin Horgan Hiza Savannah Harvey Jay & Cathy Toole Richard Lewis Brooks Hicken’s Birthday Gena & Marie VanKeebler John Robert Matthesen Robert Hill Barry & Linda Zeidwig’s Jay McGillis Byron & Leslie Hodnett’s Anniversary Martha (Vance) Sullivan Nichols Anniversary Patyn Novak Ryan Hyde James (Jim) Patti Marissa Ierna Jack Quamme Spencer & Jon Isaacs Haley Ann Salmanowitz Saundra Jackson & Gina Saracino Wade Andree’s Wedding Elmer Jean Taylor Chris Joyce & Keli Coughlin Family Jan Marie Taylor Bobby Kaspar John Thomas Bob & Robin Kaspar Thomas John Thomas, Jr. Brent Kaspar Lake Bozman Thompson Bryce Kasper Lynn Tonning Jeff Kaspar Ken Troutman Matt & Cristin Kaspar Dan Kerr Buzz & Katie Kolbe

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