Silver Sponsor Flushing Savings Bank The Garden City Youth Lacrosse Program and Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation hosted The Twelfth Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament on June 20th and June 21ST, 2009. The tournament raises funds and public awareness for the Andy Foundation, Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation and the Miracle Foundation. One hundred and six teams participated from the northeast region. Jay held an umbrella over the fields as two thousand participants from the third through eighth grades played in 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.

Thank you Manhasset for your continued support 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.

Thank you STX Lacrosse for your continued support 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 provides information and services on skin cancer detection, and supports 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. Thank you for all the sun screen and hats handed out at the tournament.

Various charities are chosen once a year to receive funds 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.

Duxbury Mass. enjoying the only moment of sunshine 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.

A special thank you to all the Garden City students, alumni and parents who gave their fathers day weekend to help run this event.

2009 GOLD SPONSORS

Special thanks to 12 year sponsor Olympic Den Amy and Neil McGoldrick and Family

The DiSanto Family

The Kilcullen Family

The Randi Family

Angel and Peter D’Antonio and Family

Karen and Dan McCallan and Family

Jane and Robert Paranelli and Family

Selective Settlements

The Worstell Family

Walk Street

SUZANNE AND MICHAEL FERRUCCI

THE DILLMEIER FAMILY

THE PASTORE FAMILY

Over 300 Garden City players participated DR. ANTHONY SALIERNO AND FAMILY

ALPHA OMEGA FRATERNITY

SEAFORD BAGELS

NANCY AND TONY

GALLAGHER AND FAMILY

2009 Silver Sponsors

Williston Orthodontics-

Drs. Weiss and Luccarelli

Dr. and Mrs. Quartararo

Brian Downes Agency State Farm Insurance

Bill and Lynn Marshall

Leviton Corporation

The McCooey Family

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Gallagher and Family

Recent GC graduates are all smiles selling Jewels for Jay The Wilton Family

Garden City Properties

Ann and Jim Long and Family

Jessica and Doug Crofton and Family

Walter and Penny Denby and Family

The Horan Family

Vinyl Seal

Steve Round and Family

Greg Leder

Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Sullivan and Family

Flushing Savings Bank

Thomas and Deborah Long and Family

Frank Coughlin and Family

Garden City Pizza and Catering

Harder Services Inc.

New Canaan comes up with the loose ball Kathy and Robert Cornacchia and Family

Elizabeth and Richard Denby and Family

The Bice Family

Kathleen Gallagher

Ellen and Frank Coughlin and Family

Coquette

The Caluori Family

The Kavan Family

Rhonda and John D’Antonio and Family

Key Food

Helen and Joseph Randi

Joelle and Lloyd Hussey

Eleanor and John Brennan and Family

Laura and Warren Nelson and Family

The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation handing out sunscreen, hats and promoting public awareness Special Thanks To:

Garden City Police

Garden City Auxillary Police

Garden City Recreation Staff

Garden City Union Free School District

All The Chefs

All The Parents, Alumni And Students Who Donated Their Time

This Event Couldn’t Happen Without You

The Garden City Youth Lacrosse Program

And The Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation

Thank You

Some of the 80 youth volunteers working the food court