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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

2016 has been another incredible year for the Jay Fund and I want each of you to know how grateful I am for making it possible for us to continue to meet the growing needs of families tackling childhood cancer.

It’s humbling for a family to have to ask for financial help, and the Jay Fund is proud we never say no to quickly providing emergency household expense relief.

As we enter this season of giving, remember: “Love does not measure, it simply gives.” Many families in the Jacksonville, New York and New Jersey areas Jay Fund voices could use some love. “I can’t express how helpful this will be to my Your support helps lighten the financial burden no family! I am able to give more focused attention family should have to think about when they are on my daughter without worrying about my caring for a sick child. The emotional support we household bills.” Olivia’s mom, Jennifer provide is equally valuable so families know they are not alone. We simply never say no to a family who “We couldn’t have financially made it through this needs us. year without you.” Gunner’s mom, Andrea

To that end, I hope you embrace the Jay Fund in “Words can’t describe how lucky I feel meeting your holiday giving. Judy and I, and the Jay Fund incredible moms and being able to share my fears staff, wish you a peaceful holiday and Happy New and emotions with them.” Jason’s mom, Marie Year. “A year of hell, lonely, painful hell, one weekend Sincerely, spent with an amazing bunch of women, all who have gone through or are going through the same hell, and I feel like me again. I’m so thankful and extremely blessed...” Ethan’s mom, Lisa

Tom Coughlin FOLLOW US @TCJAYFUND #BETHERE From THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR impact players

The Impact Players Program helps motivated During this season of gratitude, individuals and organizations raise funds and I want to simply say a humble awareness for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund thanks to you, our supporters. Foundation. If you’d like to be an Impact Player, The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund is email [email protected] today! proud of our ability to remain flexible and nimble in meeting IMPACT PLAYERS the needs of families tackling August - October 2016 childhood cancer. The PLAYERS $15,837 Birdies for Charity Sometimes the simplest things, such as taxi fare Nona Blue Practice with a Purpose $15,000 to get a child to treatment, quickly paying an Gratuities during pre-grand opening practice overdue utility bill, or even providing a family week donated to the Jay Fund meal, make the difference in the life of a family facing the unthinkable. Kick Off Cook Off $4,438 1010XL, Angie’s Subs Law Offices of Brett Hastings Your contributions and the dedication of our Macquarie Global Services, Jacksonville $3,700 team make it possible to do big and small things. Ignite Employee Committee, Foundation of the Recently a volunteer sent a note saying she Week painting event and raffle noticed how much our Program Manager, Rita Hands Up the Pose $2,500 Malie, sincerely cares for each child affected with World Wide Scavenger Hunt, Jessica Ippolito cancer. And she does. For more than nine years I’ve watched Rita give and give and give. Borough of Park Ridge $2,000 Park Ridge Mayor’s Annual Golf Outing

Each family we support has their own unique Hops that Help $1,560 challenges and we are able to help in ways no-one Steve Nix, Really Good Beer Stop, Adjective & Co., Trasca Eatery else can because, like Rita, you give. Culhane’s $1,229 Go Gold Night and Bingo Thank you for being a vital part of our team. 10 Years Later Book Launch $887 Bloomingdales Short Hills, NJ & Lisa Marie Latino The PLAYERS $750 Steve Nix Volunteer Challenge

Keli Coughlin Joyce LSI, Inc. $600 Jeans Day Primrose School of Glen Kernan $600 Spring Fling Jacksonville Armada Youth Academy $560 Scarf Sales First Federal Bank of Florida $450 Cash for a Cause Other Creative Events: Jennifer Benigno, One Hope Wine Event Ben Bertolodo and Jane Siegel, Lemonade Stand Trish Blokely, Stella & Dot Jacksonville Moms Blog, Park Hop Aiden, Kieran & Audre Kennedy, Lemonade Stand Lisa Long, Painting with a Twist Marie Olsen, Candy Sale in honor of Sarah Olsen Pieology, Go Gold Saturdays

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CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ADOLESCENT & YOUNG ADULTS Research indicates a negative If you follow us on social media, perception of self-appearance you know we joined the national Go is often found in children Gold campaign to raise awareness with cancer and is associated for Childhood Cancer in September. with academic, social and The month was filled with making psychological impairment. lives brighter, providing special To combat this perception experiences, and encouraging and encourage self-love, we financial game planning for families partnered with Sephora at tackling childhood cancer. Town Center in Jacksonville to present Mochas, HOSPITAL VISITS Makeovers & More for 20 young cancer Tom Coughlin patients and a friend. surprised pediatric oncology patients at Sephora staff provided Wolfson Children’s make-overs, skin Hospital and met consultations, and a precious new product suggestions. friend named Each guest enjoyed Addison. Addison a never ending was having a tough day, supply of Starbucks crying and frustrated by her treatment, but when frappuccinos, special Coach came along with a box of Legos, everything treats from Trader changed. It was a tender moment. Joes and Bake & Sweets Eats, and a Another visit featured a few of our favorite personal Vanity Fair Jacksonville Jaguars who brought lots of style photo shoot smiles and words of encouragement to patients. from Jenn Shannon Sesame Street’s lovable Abby Cadabby brought Photography. lots of fairy love, joy and hugs to patients at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Delivering the Dough was a fun event to help teens develop a financial game plan. Teens Tom Coughlin and Artie the Magician visited and young adults learned how to budget and patients and families at the NYU Hassenfeld connected with one another while enjoying pizza, Center after the ribbon cutting of the Tom pasta and more. Coughlin Jay Fund Food Pantry. As usual, Artie’s antics created lots of smiles, giggles, and amazement.

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

Five families attended the NY Giants home opener and were treated to on-field passes, premium seats, and unlimited food in the Legacy Club. Special thanks to pediatric oncology patient, Jhonny, for bringing good luck to Big Blue.

Jhonny had the privilege of tossing the game coin and being featured as the game’s Go Gold Ambassador for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

tcjayfund.org 2016 champions for children WEEKEND RETREATS FOR MOMS

Over $1.3 million was raised at the 12th Annual We know for a fact having a child with cancer Champions for Children Gala on Friday, October is stressful: 56% of Jay Fund parents surveyed 14th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. feel stress most of the time. It’s a vital part of our It was an evening of fabulous food, fantastic mission to provide emotional support to parents. auction items, and of course, football. We’ve witnessed first-hand the exhaustion and Decades of NY Giants current players and strain of parents trying to cope with childhood alumni gathered with Jay Fund supporters to cancer. Making sure siblings are cared for, honor the National Football League, accepted getting the bills paid on time, keeping medical by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Steve appointments, taking time away from work, or Tisch, Laurie Tisch, Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, leaving work altogether, parents of pediatric co-owners of the New York Football Giants. oncology patients are suffering.

The evening wrapped up with a spirited live Our job is to find ways to care for these parents, let auction led by legendary NBC 4 New York sports them know they are loved, provide tools to practice broadcaster Bruce Beck serving as Auctioneer self-care and connect them with other parents for and Master of Ceremonies. peer support. In an effort to help relieve stress and create an environment of restoration and love, we partnered with Momcology to host two retreat weekends for 21 mothers of pediatric oncology patients.

Research indicates having high levels of support from family, friends and faith communities predicts better adjustment and improves long-term family functioning. The Jay Fund strives to keep families intact, thereby creating a healthy community.

“I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a Momcology retreat. The purpose was to Ignite Hope, teach me self-care for my body and soul, and reignite my identity and worth. It was a weekend full of connection, support, and new hope. I am so thankful for the lessons learned and the renewed strength I feel to make my mind, body, and soul, a priority.” - Krista, Kacey’s mom

tcjayfund.org 2016 fall tailgate party Meet Dwayne’s family

Thirty-seven pediatric oncology families enjoyed a fun-filled tailgate party at WJCT Studios. Food, football toss, Shuffle Board 30, and other tailgate games were played while many families danced the Cupid Shuffle, creating a spirit of festive fun.

After the party, we headed over to Everbank Field where families experienced on-field access during pre-game activities. We participated in the national anthem ceremony and were recognized on the video boards prior to watching the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Oakland Raiders.

Mark and Tammy met their 25th foster child when he was ten months old. Dwayne was blind, physically abused, and shortly thereafter diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma (eye cancer.)

They fostered Dwayne through 12 cycles of chemotherapy and subsequent surgeries at 15 months and 2 ½ years when his eyes were removed. The doctors believed Dwayne would not survive.

In response to this devastating news, Mark and Tammy chose to adopt Dwayne and make him a permanent part of their family.

Tammy says “Dwayne is always happy. He’s currently taking drum lessons; loves to attend Jay Fund parties and is doing great in school.”

Dwayne, who was hula hooping with some friends while Tammy was sharing their story at our Tailgate party, attends the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind in St. Augustine.

We are thrilled to Be There for this remarkable family and pray for continued good health for Dwayne.

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.

August - October 2016 Jonathan G. Geanakos Joe & Corinne Martin Tim Shinn Kevin & Deborah John & Susan McDonnell Greg & Kate Shurts Pete Abitante Gilbride John & Pat McGillis Lynn Chwatsky & Andree Wildenstein Mara Gold Mike McGillis Jory Siegel Dormeuil & Roger Tom Granatell Maureen Meadows Chris & Kate Snee Dormeuil Foundation Gary Guinta Robin Moore Southern Surgical Anheuser-Busch InBev Green Bay Packers Kenneth Mortenson Consultants Ross Auerbach Hackensack University Robert & Dore Murray Steve & Maria Spagnuolo Daniel Bachrach Medical Center Patrick Nalls Malia Spranger Kristen Barbato Brett Hastings National Mah Jongg Neal Sroka William E. Barry Tim & Gail Horgan League Foundation David D. Stanley Big Ass Cans Indianapolis Colts, Inc. New York Football Giants Jay & Deanie Stein Kevin & Rosalie Boothe Wade Andree Steve & Kari Nix Teddy Ebersol’s Ricky Brown & Saundra Jackson Nona Blue Family Foundation Chris & Cassie Busby Jacksonville Lior Ohayon Tennessee Titans The Campbell Family Football Club Peter O’Keefe Michael Timpone Luther & Blanche Howard & Meg Jacobs Marie Olsen Joan Tisch Coggin Jaguars Foundation Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Jonathan & Lizzie Tisch Gabe & Chris Cohn Mary Joyce Wharton, & Laurie Tisch Alison Conigliaro- Al & Peggy Kelly Garrison LLP Steve Tisch Hubbard Larry & Sarah Kerr Robert Pete Tudor Investment Bob & Florence Corsello Kerry Villa Foundation Brian Pordon Corporation Jason Cosimano Jeff Lageman John Post Tim Tynan Tom & Judy Coughlin Marc Levine Primrose School of Matt Tyson Michael Davies David & Estees Little Glen Kernan Verizon Foundation Thomas & Carol Doherty David & Amanda Lobosco Tom & Cheryl Rackley Dr. G. Villacorta Thomas Doran LSI, Inc. Peter & Gayle Radtke David Viniar Samantha Dresner Make-A-Wish Foundation Roscolusa Vinson & Elkins First Coast Promotions of New Jersey, Inc. Rosemarie Saraco Christian & Maggie Wall First Data Corporation George Manuelian Tom & Lynn Scerbo Eliza & John Weber Marc Fusillo John & Denise Mara Scheidel Foundation David Workman Barden Gale Steven Marchioni Ryan Schmitt Matthew & Jill Zames TRIBUTE GIFTS Board of Directors Advisory Board We deeply appreciate all those choosing to give the Jay Fund in memory and honor of their loved ones. Tom Coughlin Kristin Barbato

Ernie Bono, Sr. Maribel Carson IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: Ernie Bono, Jr. Tim Coughlin Chase Busby Hannah Brommer Gary Chartrand Mark Herzlich Lynn Chwatsky Lyla Victoria Burchnell JJ Conners Dennis Kayser Coach Tom Coughlin Mike Carey Brian Coughlin Mike McGillis Brooke and Ty Alexis Ann D’Elia, M.D. Judy Coughlin Jon Miller England’s birthdays Troy Dinkel John Crawford Sandy Montag Jill and Michael Fotiades Kristin Horgan Hiza’s Tina D’Alessandro Tom Scerbo Drew Gassman birthday Dr. Michael Joyce Anthony Sichenzio Savannah Harvey Richard Kerzner Tom Rackley Kate Snee Dan Kerr Jay McGillis’ birthday McGillis Family Mousa Hasan Olayan Sandy Ramsey Allison Stangeby Mike McGillis Sara Olsen Marcy Sandler Bob Weinmann Kathryn Phillips Robert M. Saraco Tom Scerbo Tom Rackley Kelsey Schiefen Lamar Wheeler Honorary Board Members Tom Scerbo Jordan Thomas Barry Zeidwig Fran Foley Lilia Sullivan Ken Tonning Saville Sullivan Wedding of Saundra Jackson & Wade Andree tcjayfund.org OUR TEAM IN TIMES SQUARE 2016 holiday support

Did you see the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund on the The Holiday calendar at the Tom Coughlin Jay big screen in Times Square? Board member Tom Fund is full of exciting events! We kickoff the Scerbo, Managing Director Lynn Chwatsky, and season with two special Holiday celebrations for a team of volunteers came together to ring the pediatric oncology patients and their families. NASDAQ Closing Bell and wrap up Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September! One is a special superhero celebration in Jacksonville which will include games, food, dancing, and superhero characters! Parents will visit Santa’s workshop to choose gifts for their children, and news anchor, John Bachman, will emcee the festivities. In NY/NJ we partner with The Valerie Fund to host an annual holiday celebration including a delicious meal, games, dancing and presents for all the kids.

Santa and his elves will be delivering gifts to pediatric oncology patients, Artie the Magician will delight with Scholarship recipients his magic tricks, Tom and Judy Coughlin, as well as support ONE ANOTHER the Snee family and Abby Cadabby, will also deliver Several Tom Coughlin Jay Fund NY/NJ scholarship gifts and bring holiday cheer recipients came together for dinner, an opportunity to patients in the hospital to connect and share some wonderful inspiring during December. words with each other. In partnership with Dignity Thanks to Board members Judy Coughlin, Tom U Wear, 22 pediatric oncology Scerbo, Maribel Carson, Tim Coughlin, Mike patients and immediate family McGillis, and special guest, Harry Carson for members will receive new making the night a success. clothing in December.

We are proud of our scholarship winners and hope The Tom Coughlin Jay they continue to follow their dreams with the same Fund, along with Feeding determination with which they tackled cancer. Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, is sponsoring over 40 families by providing resources for gifts and meals for every family member to celebrate the season. In addition, 90 holiday meals will be delivered to families between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, and 60 families in need will receive gift cards.

Thanks to Optimum Healthcare IT, 25 families will attend the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans game on Christmas Eve, making memories to last a lifetime.

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