The Miracle Crew Hard at Work The Garden City Rams hosted the tenth Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament on June 16th and June 17th, , 2006. The tournament raises funds and public awareness for the Andy Foundation, Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation and the Miracle Foundation. Ninety-two teams participated from the northeast region. Two thousand participants from the third through eight grades played under beautiful blue skies that Jay delivered for the non-competitive jamboree event.

The tournament memorializes Jay Gallagher, Andrew Palmeri, Mollie Biggane, Ryan Kohart and Dave Leistman. Ryan and David were lost in the September 11th tragedy. Ryan was a graduate of Garden City High School and a four-year letterman at North Carolina University. Ryan was the recipient of The Jay Gallagher Award, which recognizes "The Outstanding Freshman In The Carolina Lacrosse Program." Dave was a graduate of Sewanaka High School and a four-year Letterman at Adelphi University. A long time village resident, Dave was active in the Garden City Rams Lacrosse program coaching both boy's and girl's teams. It was with great sadness that the lacrosse world and local community heard of this tragic loss of such fine individuals.

Maggie and Jack Biggane Supporting Melanoma Public Awareness Jay Gallagher graduated from Garden City High School in 1970 where he co-captained the varsity lacrosse team. Jay was a four year defenseman at Cornell and tri-captained the big red his senior year, helping them to the NCAA semi-finals. After graduation, he acted as an assistant coach for North Carolina, Syracuse, Rutgers and Cornell from 1981-1985. His legacy is still present with the John W. "Jay" Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, which goes to a needy Cornell underclassman.

Jay had a memorable association with Garden City, Cornell and the lacrosse world, and it was with much sadness that members of these groups heard of his death on January 9, 1992, at age 39 from melanoma.

The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation was added to this year's benefactors with a mission statement to increase awareness for melanoma prevention, provide information and services on skin cancer detection, and support melanoma patients through education of the latest treatments. The Foundation was created in Mollie's memory after her tragic death at the age of twenty.

Tournament Sponsor STX Lacrosse Various charities are chosen once a year to receive funds raised in Andrew Palmeri's remembrance. Eighty elementary, middle school and high school students donated their entire weekend to support The ANDY FOUNDATION'S mission statement "BY KIDS FOR KIDS." These young adults made this event possible and their devotion to the community and charitable service is greatly appreciated.

Proceeds from the tournament will also go to support the The Miracle Foundation which is dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and ultimately to defeating this disease. The foundation's efforts focus on improving patient care, supporting creative research, and increasing cancer awareness.

Future "Woodstick Classic" Rivals Special Thanks To 2007 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Amy And Neil Mcgoldrick And Family

Allyson And Dave Dillmeier And Family

The Randi Family

Selective Settlements International

Robert T. Parrinelli And Family

Kevin Cook And Family

Hilton Capital Management

The Fell Family

The Garvey Family

Nancy And Tony Gallagher And Family

The Worstell Family

The Coughlin Family

The Capuli Family

Angel And Peter D'antonio And Family

The Pecorino Family

Silver Sponsors

NY Titan Mascott and the Mollie Biggane Volunteers Mr. And Mrs. James Sullivan And Family

Gina And Bill Losardo And Family

Garden City Properties

Pat And John Wilton And Family

Penny And Walter Denby And Family

Tara And Robert Griffith And Family

Armanda And Bill Hughes And Family

The Koster Family

Keefe, Bruyette And Woods

The Garden City Hotel

Seaford Bagels

The Mccallan Family

Special Thanks To:

Garden City Board Of Recreation

Garden City Police

Garden City Auxillary Police

Garden City Recreation Staff

Garden City Union Free School District

GC Communityt Service volunteers working the food court. All The Parents And Students Who Donated Their Time

This Event Couldn't Happen Without You

The Garden City Rams And

Jay Gallagher Tournament

Thank You