Legendary Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has achieved great success throughout his career. On and off the field.
With the help of his late wife, Judy, who passed away to progressive supranuclear palsy in 2022, the Coughlins in 1996 established the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, a foundation that provides financial, emotional, and practical support to families who have a child with cancer. For 30 years, the Jay Fund has provided over $32 million in support to over 6,700 families in Northeast Florida and the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Area.
And none of it would have been possible without the help and support of Judy.
The former head coach recently announced the unveiling of a new award to honor her memory in the form of the Judy Coughlin Be the Light Award.
"Judy meant the world to our family, and even in the toughest moments, the warmth of her spirit never faded," the two-time Super Bowl Champion head coach said. "She had a rare gift—she knew how to treat people, how to make them feel seen, valued, and loved. And in return, everyone who knew her couldn't help but love her back. That's why the Judy Coughlin Be the Light Award is so special to us—it's our way of keeping her spirit alive by honoring those who, like her, bring hope, kindness, and strength to others. She inspired us every single day, and now, in her name, we're shining a light on those who do the same."
The award is meant for an individual, group, or team in the community that goes above and beyond to support families who have a child with cancer, similar to what Judy did for countless years. As such, nominees should embody Judy's incredible qualities of positivity, joy, and selflessness.
Nominees must also live in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, or the New York/New Jersey tri-state area.
The winner will receive special recognition from the Jay Fund, be featured in a media story, and highlighted on social media. The Jay Fund will also make a special tribute gift to the winner's cause in their honor.
Nominations for the award are now open at the Jay Fund Foundation website.
The deadline to apply for the award is April 30.
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