Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation

New York, NY (September 25, 2006) --- The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund and the National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF) again joined forces at the Second Annual Pigskin Ball in New York City on September 15th, 2006 and raised $630,000 towards their missions of helping children in need. Over 500 people attended the fundraiser, including 49 current and former Giants and Jets players. A truly one of a kind silent auction featured sports memorabilia, travel packages, tickets to sporting events, and much more and helped raise significant funds for the causes. The featured entertainment for the evening was Daniel Rodriguez, “America’s tenor”, who performed his famous rendition of the National Anthem to begin the evening. His timely addition to the event which took place just days after the five year anniversary of September 11th was inspiring.

The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund supports families going through the crisis of a child with cancer. NLEAFCF supports families and children who have lost a parent in the line of duty or are enduring tragic circumstances.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Co-host of ABC’s The View and Bruce Beck Sports Anchor at WNBC partnered to emcee the event. This festive evening was an entertaining way to kick-off of the NFL season with the Giants and Jets while raising money to support two children’s charities. The total raised topped the inaugural event by $40,000. For more information on the Pigskin Ball visit www.pigskinball.com or email pigskinball@resevt.com.
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About The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund
The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation was created in honor of Jay McGillis, who developed leukemia while a starting safety for Coughlin at Boston College. Coughlin was inspired by the courage, compassion and faith McGillis and his family demonstrated during the course of his illness and he formed the foundation as a result of the experience. The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation works to improve the quality of life of these families by lessening the financial burden and providing emotional support for those going through the crisis of a child with cancer. Visit www.tcjayfund.org for further information or call Keli Coughlin at 904.543.2599.

About the National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation
The National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children’s Foundation (NLEAFCF) was founded by Alfred R. Kahn, Chairman and CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, in 2002. NLEAFCF is dedicated to helping children of law enforcement and firefighting personnel. The Foundation provides support to both children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring tragic circumstances. NLEAFCF provides grants to families in crises as well as scholarship assistance. The Foundation works hand in hand with law enforcement and firefighting organizations to provide all children with valuable social and life skills programs. For more information, visit www.nleafcf.org.