MARCH 2, 6:30-9:30PM

Join Coach Tom Coughlin for world-class wines and exquisite cuisine at the annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala. This signature event, which raises funds for families who have a child with cancer, features hundreds of wines, allowing patrons to enjoy their favorites while finding new varietals to taste. Guests can pair their pour with outstanding fare from some of Northeast Florida’s top restaurants, which will each be showcasing a signature dish.

The Jay Fund is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit foundation that provides financial, emotional, and practical support to families tackling childhood cancer. Founded by two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Tom Coughlin, the Jay Fund was established in 1996 in the memory and spirit of the late Boston College football player, Jay McGillis, who lost his battle with leukemia. From diagnosis to recovery and beyond, the Jay Fund is part of the team, allowing parents and caregivers to focus solely on their child’s well-being.

“Our goal is to keep families in their homes, put food on their tables and keep the lights on when they are facing the unthinkable,” says Keli Coughlin, CEO of the Jay Fund.

The public is invited to join local celebrities, wine enthusiasts, gourmets, and other Jay Fund supporters for this unparalleled evening to raise essential funds for families who have a child with cancer. The event, voted Jacksonville Magazine ’s best charity gala, takes place downtown along the scenic St. Johns River and includes an opportunity to bid on exclusive silent auction items including sports memorabilia, patient artwork and luxury travel.

To date, the Jay Fund has provided over $17 million in financial assistance and helped more than 5,000 families facing pediatric cancer. The Wine Tasting Gala provides an opportunity for you to join the Jay Fund and BE THERE for these families throughout every step of their cancer journeys.

THANK YOU!

FAMILY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT THE TOM COUGHLIN JAY FUND FOUNDATION. It’s the nucleus around which everything else in life radiates. When a patient is diagnosed with pediatric cancer, that definition of family is expanded to include doctors, nurses, social workers, and hospital staff, as well as organizations like the Jay Fund. No one fights cancer alone. It takes a team, and we feel privileged to share in the journey of so many families here on the First Coast who are facing the unthinkable.

Participating Restaurants

Approximately 30 area restaurants and caterers are expected to participate in this year’s Wine Gala, including the 25 below to date:

ABBQ

ANTHONY'S CATERING

BB’S RESTAURANT & BAR

BONO'S AND PASTICHE

THE BREAD & BOARD

CASA REINA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA

CITY GRILLE & RAW BAR

COFFEE PERKS

COOP 303

ELEVEN SOUTH

ESTRELLA COCINA

FOR GOODNESS CAKE

HARRY'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE

HAVANA JAX & CUBA LIBRE BAR

MOJO NO.4

PRATI ITALIA

PUBLIX FULL SERVICE CATERING

RIVER & POST

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSEDOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE

SALT LIFE SEAFOOD SHACK

SEASONS 52

SMALLCAKES CUPCAKERY & CREAMERY

TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA

TOWN HALL

3 PALMS GRILLE

The financial impact of pediatric cancer can be overwhelming. Parents wonder if they will be able to put food on the table or if they will have enough funds in the bank to cover the mortgage or rent. They worry about getting their child to treatment. Tack on the astronomical cost of groceries with continued inflation, and the financial assistance you help us provide to families is not only critical but also lifesaving.

Thank you for showing up year after year to support the Wine Tasting Gala, and the Jay Fund. We are grateful to have you as part of our team and our family.