Legendary New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, who lost his wife, Judy, to progressive supranuclear palsy in 2022, has announced a new award in her memory.
The Judy Coughlin Be the Light Award, recently unveiled by Coughlin and his family, will be granted by the Jay Fund Foundation annually "to an individual, group or team in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia or the NY/NJ tri-state area who goes above and beyond to support families who have a child with cancer."
"Losing Judy to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy was the hardest journey of my life, but through it all, her light never dimmed. Her smile had a way of brightening even the darkest days, and now, through the Judy Coughlin Be the Light Award, my family and I are honored to carry that light forward," Tom Coughlin said in a statement.
"This award is our way of celebrating those who, like her, bring warmth, hope, and kindness to those who need it most. She inspired us every day, and now we shine a light on others in her name."
The winner will receive special recognition by the Jay Fund Foundation and be featured in a media story, including a separate one here at Giants Wire, and highlighted across multiple social media platforms.
Additionally, the Jay Fund Foundation will make a "special tribute gift towards the winner’s cause in their honor."
Applications for nominees are now open at the Jay Fund Foundation website. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 30.
For more ways to give a helping hand to those in need, or for information on how to volunteer with the Jay Fund Foundation, click here.
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