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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 At the heart of every great team is a selfless commitment to others. I cannot adequately express the pride and gratitude I feel when I look back at all you have selflessly shared with our Jay Fund families. From providing prom dresses to our patients, to Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, the incredible number of guests, wineries, and restaurants who came out to support our annual Wine Tasting Gala in Jacksonville, to and Jacksonville Jaguars players for visiting our patients and families throughout the year. To my 2019 Leadership Team - you accepted the challenge to BE THERE and lead our MEET NICHOLAS year end giving which will allow us to meet the In July 2018, Nicholas was diagnosed with ever-growing demand B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia right for support. Together we before starting freshman year of high school. are providing incredible While he will be in treatment for three and and meaningful impact a half years, Nicholas has not let it slow him to families tackling down. His attitude and upbeat personality childhood cancer. give him strength and courage for his cancer journey. But it’s not just my gratitude I want to Nicholas truly treasures convey, but that of every pediatric patient, their those who stand behind parents, grandparents, and siblings that you have him, including his helped. No one fights this disease alone, and I am parents, sisters, family so grateful you’ve chosen to be a part of our team. members, friends, medical staff, and the Jay Fund. Thank you for all you do. May will soon be here, As he faces countless along with our annual Celebrity Golf Classic. I doctor visits, hospital look forward to seeing many of you out on the stays, and sleepless TPC Sawgrass Stadium course! nights, Nicholas and his family are thankful there is a team supporting him to help ease the burden of tackling childhood cancer. FOLLOW US @TCJAYFUND #BETHERE

tcjayfund.org FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A childhood cancer diagnosis is a life changing event that affects the entire family. To put it bluntly, it interrupts everyone’s life. It interrupts the day to day, the finances, the planning, and the dreaming for the future. Childhood cancer can force a family to lose their home or declare bankruptcy. That’s why every contribution you make, each time you volunteer, or each social media post you share is vital to our work. In 2018, the Jay Fund helped 749 families with $1.8 million in assistance. Half of that went towards basic human needs like keeping a roof over their heads, food on the table, and the lights on. And we were able to do this because of you. JAY FUND VOICES The Jay Fund is constantly reviewing and improving our programs to make sure we are “Damien had a blast at the last sibling event! serving patients and their Thank you so much for thinking about the families to the fullest. siblings. They too need the attention and love.” In 2018, the Financial - Arianna, Damien’s Mom Game Plan was revamped with 6 trained coaches “We are truly thankful for all the presents and food who will volunteer their delivered today. It means so much for us and we time to help Jay Fund cannot begin to show our appreciation for what the families with the long Jay Fund is doing for our family.” term financial effects - Nicholas, Aubrey’s Dad of cancer. We enhanced our programing for the “Thank you all so much for the food and gifts Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) patient groups for both of my kids!!! They will have the best and launched J.A.Y.S. Team (Just Among You Christmas and it’s all because of you all!!! From the Siblings), a sibling support program. bottom of our hearts, thank you so much!” - Destiny, Railynn’s Mom The needs of our communities continue to grow and we have expanded our team to ensure we are able We just cannot thank the Jay Fund enough for all to provide assistance to patients and families when of the blessings we have received since everything they need it most. Please join me in welcoming has happened. May God bless you all!” Sue Garbe, Program Manager for the NY/NJ area; - Alana, Larenzo’s Mom Katika Chuon, Office Manager; and Susan DuBow, the newest member of our Board of Directors. “We are so thankful for all of the help from you! Thank you for joining our team and choosing to BE It was so wonderful to be surrounded by a loving THERE for our Jay Fund families. environment with other Jay Fund families who attended the zoo.” - Anne, Jacob’s Mom

Keli Coughlin Joyce

tcjayfund.org SUPPORTING FAMILIES

The Jay Fund chooses to BE THERE for families In Jacksonville, the holiday season wouldn’t be from DIAGNOSIS to RECOVERY and BEYOND. complete without the annual Jay Fund holiday When a child is diagnosed with cancer, families are party. This year, stressed and life changes in an instant. Woody and Jessie This feeling is amplified during the holiday season. joined Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and 94 Jay In 2018, the Jay Fund continued building it’s Fund families, for a team. With the help of many organizations and Western Wonderland! donors, 50 families had There were a Thanksgiving and characters on stilts, Christmas filled with joy jumping houses, and smiles, in hopes of pony rides, and even combatting some of the lassoing lessons. worry and stress. Thank you to Joe Cosgrove, Feeding Northeast Florida, the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, the PGA Tour, and many more for helping make spirits bright!

In NY/NJ, families got a surprise from the Snee Family who visited St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. Patients were given presents to open, games to play with Chris and Kate Snee, and their children. The room was filled with lots of smiles.

tcjayfund.org 15TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING GALA

The 15th Annual Wine Tasting Gala was a superb PRESENTED BY representation of the team behind the Jay Fund’s mission. A night to remember was spent with more than 1,000 friends, delicious food from Jacksonville’s top restraunts, and a wine selection like no other. In addition to the fantastic wine offered, this year’s gala featured a special Grey Goose bar, professional mixologists, and live GRAND CRU SPONSORS entertainment who got the crowd excited! Thank you to the 2019 sponsors and all guests who chose to BE THERE. Your support raised $292,000. A special thank you to Byron Hayes, Hal Murdock, and the staff at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits who make this event possible!

PREMIER CRU SPONSORS

BEACHSIDE WEALTH PARTNERS

The DuBow Family Foundation

Phil and Roxanne Porter

RESERVE SPONSORS Ascension St. Vincent's The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic The Adecco Group The Main Street America Group Alhambra Theatre & Dining Marks Gray, P.A. Bailey Group Massage Envy of Jacksonville Bedell Firm Miller Electric Company CSX Regency Centers Dream Finders Homes Rogers Towers The GATE Foundation S & S Health Glenn-Durham Family Selevan Family Foundation Gray Robinson, P.A. SMG Jacksonville Hartley Press Jeff Wyatt & Jason Hyrne – Indigo South Capital Wells Fargo Advisors Jordan & Shirley Ansbacher Foundation

tcjayfund.org SUPPORTING FAMILIES

February teed off When a child is diagnosed with NFL Alum, with cancer, the entire Josh Scobee, and family is affected. The Jay Adolescent and Fund creates opportunities Young Adults (AYA) for families to take a “day tackling cancer off” of cancer and meet gathering at Top others for peer-to-peer Golf for an exciting support. night as they stepped up to hit their best Families gathered at Humdingers for Jay Fund shot. Everyone Family Fun Day which included hitting baseballs enjoyed golfing, but in the batting cages to bowling and playing more importantly they connected with new friends arcade games. Joining the group was NFL Alum, who understand the struggles of cancer. Kevin Boothe, who brought his rings and lots of smiles to the children as they tried them on!

The Sibling Support Group, J.A.Y.S. Team, aims to BE THERE for siblings whose brother or sister is tackling childhood cancer because a cancer diagnosis can have long-lasting effects on siblings. They feel an array of Lions, Tigers, and Bears, oh my, was the emotions and their sibling’s diagnosis can be difficult repeated line at this year’s Zoo Valentine’s Day to cope with. Recently, this group gathered together Celebration! Families joined one another at the to paint pottery! Their creativity was endless as they Jacksonville Zoo for arts and crafts, lunch, and laughed and enjoyed one another. cookie decorating. The families finished the day exploring the zoo, riding the train, and making memories.

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 2018 – February 2019 Scott Adams Jed & Carolyn Dorfman Lexus of Jacksonville Robert’s Tree Service Tony Agolini Matt Every Jax Refrigeration Aaron Rosenthal Vivek Aher Alan & Kari Ferguson John & Sonya Lundgren Michael Ross Eric Amante Mark Ferlin Alan Maccini Kevin & Jill Ruth James Andreoletti Vincenzo & Donna Ferrara Mike Marrese John Sanders Phil Arfuso First Coast News Brian & Joan Mccann Tom & Lynn Scerbo AVS Associates LLC FLASCO Foundation McKesson Doug & Lisa Schilling John & Gail Bacon Rene Fonseca Bill & Theresa Merriam Tom Seybert Barco Family Foundation Benevity Fund John Miller Phillip & Lee Steen Mike Barker Keith & Kathleen Gardner Michael & Kerry Miller Hap & Brooke Stein Kevin & Kathy Bing Kevin B Gilbride John & April Mingione John & Melissa Stimler Ralph Boggs John & Kathy Gleason Andrew Mixon Wayne Tankersley Dan Borcher Richard & Pauline Grady Michael & Stephanie Moore TEGNA Foundation Jason Bousquet Thomas Granatell Jorge Morales Lori Towers Mandy Bowers Michael Gray Steve Muraca Kathy Troutman Neil Boylan Chip Greene Kevin & Jodi Murphy United EVENTures Selena Breedlove Joshua & Brandie Hagans Tim Murphy US Assure Deborah Brenneman Dales Hanson National Association of Retired Tim & Lisa Utecht David & Martha Browning Jim Hartland Cops The Varnadore Family Charitable Teri Curry & Thomas Burns Howard Hebert New Day Homes Fund Gary & Lynn Busch Paul & Linda Heroux Larry & Tillie Newkirk Brian Wall Charles & Rushton Callaghan Dan & Reagan Hicken Charles & Diane Newman Tim Wall Robert & Trycia Carlton Greg Holland Michael Nielsen John Warren Anthony & Deborah Castor Tim & Gail Horgan Ryan Niethamer John & Janet Wilbanks Michael Cleveland James Howard Kyle Nisbett Christopher Wilkey Charles Cromer Riley Hyde Edward O’Grady Rusty Williams Crown Auto Logistics, Inc. Tom Hyde Michael Patrick Brandon Williford Tina D’Alessandro Jacksonville Jaguars Pentec Health, Inc. Scot Winter Teresa Davlantes Bryan & Sandra Jacobs Ty Petway Scott & Kelly Witt Michael Debski Philip Kinney Stephen Pirris Deanna Wooten Ryan & Kaitlin Delaney Michael Layton Brian Pordon Thomas Yost Thomas & Donna DeLitto Childress Lee Anthony Preta Timothy Youmans Carmine & Michelle Dellacava William & Kathryn Leonard Tracey Reaves Salvatore Zuccaro Thomas Doran Let It Grow Reinhold Foundation TRIBUTE GIFTS We deeply appreciate all those choosing to give in memory and honor of their loved ones.

IN HONOR OF: Jackson Adeeb Madison Greene Daniel Nachum Lageman’s show The Alterman Family Helena Gutierrez-Richards Jonathan Owen Maxine Singleton Ted & Barbara Barbato Josh & Brandie Hagans Dianne Parker Bill Speagle Savannah Beach Savannah Harvey Carolina Parson Tom Squeglia Mike Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Scott Henry Spencer Patton Paul Taylor Jr. Laura Brooks Dan Hicken Jordan Perry Graham & Ellen Thompson Jean Broxton Leslie & Byron Hodnett Harry & Jackie Puckay Warren Tutwiler Sr. The Burg & Johns Family Janet Hunt Tom Rock Brittany Williams Kelly Delaney Bussanich Wayne Hurst Haley Salmanowitz Charlotte Canan Wyatt Hutchinson Steven Cantor Ryan Hyde Church of Our Savior Marissa Ierna Donna Cirocco Buzz & Katie Kolbe Judy Coughlin Kasey Ladd Ralph Daniel Gavin Larramore Julia Davis Paul Larramore Blake Dunham Bette Levine Cade & Cole Echevarria Regina MacGregor Bill Edwards William McTiernan Reid Fraley Mariah Medders Frank Frangie Jennine Meyers Frank Frangie’s Mother Henry Moody Grandma T John & Lisa Morra’s wedding

Special Thanks to Scott Lagasse and Rimrock Devlin

tcjayfund.org IN MEMORY OF: Nicco Acampora William B. Donald Aaron Loosbrock Kerry Risher Kate Amato Pat Dye Rita M. Malie, Sr. Charles W. Ruback Theresa E. Apple Richard “Dick” Faulkner Caroline Mallard Riley Rutenberg Frances Bacon Beulah Fewell Natalie Martinelli Thomas Samalis Julia Burns George Giordanetti Angelo Martorano Gina Saracino Ashley Batteh Michael Goodman Jay McGillis Kelsey Schiefen Britt Booth Madeline Grace Pitts Madeline McGowan Hazel Smith Sherry Botzet Tom Gustafson Mariah Medders Merck Soud Paula Bucca Heacox & Nellie Dagmar Halbach Andrew Mendillo Kathryn Spencer Hayes Canto Bucca Russell Hall Beckii Narusas Jim Thibodeaux Bill Caldwell Richard G. Haller Chase Olsen Lynn Tonning Dallas Calloway Jimmy Harrington Sarah Olsen Christian Varnadoe Richard Clark Todd Kristen Horgan Hiza Pete Paldino Mallory Warner Gerard Connolly Dona Hough Captain Steve Park Gerald Edward Williams Don Curts Mario C. & Beatrice Imbarrato Evan Patrick Patrick Patty Wimmer & Luke Johnson Stephen Dandridge Elizabeth Judd Baumrucker Joe & Virginia Petrohovich Allen Yancy Alexis D’Elia Sharon Kirsbaum Ethan Price Charlotte Yarbrough Holden Dillard Tom Laird Mary Rand Kaye Don Rudie Michael Loftis Courtney Renee Hines

THANK YOU 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! Board of Directors NOVEMBER 2018 - FEBRUARY 2019 Tom Coughlin Ernie Bono, Sr. $150,000 + Ernie Bono, Jr. Radiothon Gary Chartrand 1010XL Brian Coughlin Tina D’Alessandro $10,000 to $19,999 Susan DuBow Stroke Out Cancer Dr. Michael Joyce Michael Bucher Tom Rackley Sandy Ramsey $5,000 to $9,999 Joanne Robertson Childhood Cancer Conquerors Stroke Out Cancer Tom Scerbo T.J. Dalhem Lamar Wheeler Marroney Baloney Barry Zeidwig Dandee Foods River City EggFest Advisory Board Turner Home Kristin Barbato YLS Poker Night Maribel Carson Young Lawyers Section of the Jacksonville Bar Tim Coughlin $1,000 to $4,999 Dennis Kayser Facebook Fundraisers Mike McGillis Holiday Sip & Shop at Rockaway Gardens Jon Miller Donna Augustyniak, Selin Hensley, Sandy Montag Kathy Robertson Childhood Cancer Conquerors Tom Scerbo Honey Baked Ham Gift Card Sales Kate Snee Honey Baked Ham Allison Stangeby Kraken Golf Tournament Armada Youth Soccer League Honorary Board Members Judy Coughlin $100 to $999 Fran Foley Amazon Smiles Ken Tonning Tom Doherty – Birthday Fundraiser Duval Till We Die – Beer Sales Wicked Barley Give and Go Cheryl Pearthree – Birthday Fundraiser Sip & Shop Southern Grounds

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