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About Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy

Lauran & Justin Tuck founded Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED and HOPE. Started in 2008, Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy has been committed to raising funds to donate books and other reading materials to support children in the New York City and Central Alabama communities. By supporting the communities that have supported them, the Tucks hope to encourage children to embrace literacy.

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Tuck's Celebrity Billiards

Tuck's Celebrity Billiards presented by RXR- May 31, 2012

Join two-time Super Bowl Champion and NY Giant Justin Tuck for an evening of fierce competition and VIP entertainment at his annual Tuck's Celebrity Billiards Tournament presented by RXR in New York City.

Slate NYC
54 West 21st Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10010

To purchase tickets, register a team or for more information, please contact: celebritybilliards@justintuck.com

Sponsorships and Tickets

As a Premium Partner of the Tuck’s Celebrity Billiards, presented by RXR, your company will have the opportunity for prominent company branding inside the venue, as well as logo recognition on the step & repeat banner on the red carpet. Your brand will be represented for all media, celebrities, athletes and event guests to see.

As part of the Table and Team packages, sponsors are provided an evening of entertainment, gifts and first-class access to notable celebrities and athletes. Your company will benefit from brand exposure and will receive recognition as a supporter of Tuck’s R.U.S.H. for Literacy, in addition to being provided access into the event’s festivities.

Event tickets are a great way to contribute to Tuck’s R.U.S.H. for Literacy and allow guests to gain general admission access into the Billiards event. Guests can watch their favorite celebrities and athletes up close and personal during the competition. Complimentary food and beverages are provided, including a premium open bar.

There is no better way to entertain your clients and experience an unforgettable night of billiards competition, while also contributing to a great cause!

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Celebrities

Tuck’s Celebrity Billiards, presented by RXR, continuously draws many well-known celebrities, athletes and personalities to compete in the tournament and support Justin with his charitable initiative.

Some past guests include:

Spike Lee Adam Schefter
Cedric the Entertainer Earl “The Pearl” Monroe
Chris Canty Ryan Grant
Hakeem Nicks Big Daddy Kane
Eli Manning Landry Fields
Jeanette Lee “The Black Widow” Padma Lakshmi
Dave Diehl Petra Nemcova
John Starks Shaun O’Hara
Shannon LeRoux Michael Boley
Mark Sanchez Terrell Thomas

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Media Coverage

In 2011, there were over 25 media outlets in attendance and the event garnered significant media exposure not only in print and online, but in radio and television as well.

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Schedule of Events

Thursday May 31st, 2012

5:00pm – 7:00pm Early Access/VIP Admission
6:00pm Red Carpet & Media
7:00pm – 10:00pm Billiards Tournament
8:00pm General Admission Opens
10:15pm Grand Prize Presentation
1:00am Last Call

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JPMorgan Chase and NY Giants' Justin Tuck Donate $275,000 to Help Alabama Residents Impacted by Devastating Tornadoes

Chase also Launches Initiatives to Help its Credit Card, Home, Student and Auto Lending Customers in Affected Areas

New York, May 10, 2011 – JPMorgan Chase today announced that it is teaming up with New York Giants' Justin Tuck to donate $275,000 to assist Alabama residents affected by the recent devastating tornadoes. The firm will give $150,000 to World Vision, a longtime disaster-response partner that will focus on families and schools, and $100,000 to The West Chamber Alabama Foundation in support of its Tuscaloosa Disaster Relief Fund, which is assisting with basic human services and recovery efforts in the Tuscaloosa area. Tuck, who grew up in Central Alabama, is donating $25,000 to World Vision through his organization, Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy

In addition, Chase has implemented several temporary initiatives to help its customers in the areas most affected. Customers may be eligible for a deferral of payments without late fees or negative credit reporting and credit card line flexibility. The firm also has halted all collection and repossession efforts in 37 zip codes across Alabama, as well as in two zip codes in Georgia and Mississippi. Chase also is working closely with insurance companies to help get customers' homes repaired.

More than 5,000 residences and businesses in Tuscaloosa County have been destroyed or seriously damaged and 40 residents were killed and 12 are still missing.

“Our heart goes out to the people throughout the region, particularly those in Alabama, which was the most severely impacted,” said Mel Martinez, Chairman of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation and former U.S. Senator representing Florida. “This donation and the additional steps we are taking to ease our customers' financial concerns will help Tuscaloosa County and other communities as they begin the healing and rebuilding process.”

“I am so grateful that the people of Alabama have always supported me and I know they have the strength to overcome this tragedy,” Tuck said. “Education and literacy have always been a passion of mine, so I am partnering with JPMorgan Chase and World Vision to ensure local students get the support they need during this recovery period.” In 2008, Tuck founded Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy to encourage children from New York City and Central Alabama to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED and HOPE.

“World Vision is deeply grateful for JPMorgan Chase's generous partnership with us to reach the most vulnerable survivors of this disaster,” said Chris Glynn, the humanitarian agency's senior vice president of corporate development and U.S. programs. “JPMorgan Chase has assisted in many World Vision responses where children have urgent needs, whether for school supplies, for relief in U.S. disasters, or assistance in quake ravaged Haiti and Japan.”

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation has donated more than $500 million to non-profit organizations over the last five years, with a particular focus on communities around the world devastated by catastrophic events.

Customers in Alabama and other areas who have been impacted by the recent tornadoes should contact Chase at the following numbers:

  • Credit card customers should call the number on the back of their card or 1-800-432-3117.
  • 1-866-377-6653 for Home Lending.
  • 1-800-336-6675 for Auto Loans.
  • 1-866-721-9764 for Student Loans.

View the entire press release here

Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy Essay Contest

This year Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy challenged students to write about a time they overcame an obstacle. After reading thousands of essays, Justin and Lauran picked the top essays to come to the December 6th Giants game vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Students got to go on the field prior to the game and see the players warm-up as well as take a private tour of the NY Giants locker room with Justin and Lauran after the game!

Congratulations to this year's Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy Essay Contest Winners:

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Student: Yodirys Rosario

Jackie Robinson Middle School
Student: Mariah Rivera

Brooklyn Collegiate
Student: Niyamani Watson

Bronx Math
Student: Azalie Gonzalez

Eagle Academy
Student: German Darnley

Central Middle School, Alabama
Student: Alex Trott, 7th Grade

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Justin and his wife Lauran at Dec 6th Giants game. BACK ROW: Lauran Tuck, Yadirys Rosario, Justin Tuck. FRONT ROW: Mariah Rivera, German Darnley, Niyamani Watson, Alex Trott, and Azalie Gonzales

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Essay Contest Winner Niyamani Watson from Brooklyn Collegiate Middle School and her brother, Devon Wells

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Essay Contest Winners and Lauran Tuck on the field, prior to the game.

 

 

Justin Tuck named to Dream Team for Public Service at All Stars Helping Kids' 3rd Annual Sports, Business & Philanthropy Luncheon

December 8, 2009

More than 150 people gathered at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on Tuesday December 8th to recognize the accomplishments of ten professional athletes who are members of the Jefferson Award for Public Service Dream Team and the winner of the "Bill Walsh Champion of Change Award": legendary trailblazer and basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman. Tuck joined fellow Dream Team members Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Lauryn Williams (Track and Field), and Nnamdi Asomugha (Oakland Raiders) that morning to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange in Times Square.

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Tuck with the 2009 Bill Walsh Champion of Change Award Recipient and Basketball Hall of Famer, Nancy Lieberman

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Justin Tuck with Jefferson Awards Dream Team members, Lauryn Williams, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Stuart Holden

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Tuck accepting his Jefferson Award for Public Service with All Stars' Founder, Ronnie Lott, and Jefferson Awards

 

 

NY GIANTS' JUSTIN TUCK, TERRELL THOMAS, MICHAEL BOLEY AND RAMSES BARDEN 2009 TOY AND BOOK DRIVE AT WESTFIELD GARDEN STATE PLAZA - PLAYERS HOST DRIVE FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BERGEN COUNTY AND TUCK'S R.U.S.H. FOR LITERACY

Paramus, NJ - Octagon Football clients Justin Tuck, Terrell Thomas, Michael Boley and Ramses Barden have teamed up with Westfield Garden State Plaza to host a Toy and Book Drive this holiday season benefiting The Boys & Girls Clubs in Bergen County and Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy.

Giants' star defensive end Justin Tuck, cornerback Terrell Thomas, linebacker Michael Boley and rookie wide receiver Ramses Barden will lead the toy drive from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8 at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ. The players will sign autographs in exchange for the donation of a new, unwrapped toy or book ($6+) to benefit the children of The Boys & Girls Clubs and Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy. One autograph per player please and no memorabilia, photos will be provided.

The toy drive will be located in the Neiman Marcus Court area, with all toy donations from the two-hour event benefiting The B&G Clubs and book donations for Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy. Members of the Keystone Club, a chartered leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 14-18, will be on hand to help collect the toys and interact with players, fans and community members.

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Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy Sponsors and Friends Reception
March 11, 2009
Pink Elephant – New York, NY

On March 11th, sponsors, supporters and friends of Lauran and Justin Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy program gathered at New York nightclub Pink Elephant to celebrate the successful first year of the literacy program. In its inaugural year, Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy donated over 17,500 books to over 1,500 deserving children. "Thank you to all R.U.S.H. for Literacy supporters for making this program such a success!"

 


*Update 12/11/2008*

Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy has officially partnered with
All Stars Helping Kids. We will continue to work with First Book because they provide our foundation with books and reading materials in the most cost-effective manner, but we are working with All Stars going forward because they're going to provide us with back office support to grow our program. Our book report contest went well this year and both our AL and NY winners had a lot of fun at the Giants' games — on a personal note, visiting the schools and reading the book reports reinforced my belief that we are really helping and inspiring these children to take their education seriously.

Join Justin Tuck in sharing the gift of new books with children in need

Tuck's Rush for Literacy

Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy aspires to encourage children to READ, UNDERSTAND, SUCCEED, and HOPE as they continue to nurture literacy in their lives. This charity program is committed to raise funds to donate books and other reading materials to benefit the local New York and Central Alabama communities. Also, for every sack Justin records in the 2008 NFL Season, he has pledged $1,000 to help the New York and Alabama school systems.Justin Tuck RUSH for Literacy

Justin looks to give back to the New York City community that has supported him by providing new books to the children who need them the most beginning with the kick-off of the 2008 football season. The campaign will launch with a celebration event in New York City to include a special appearance by Justin, children from community-based programs, local dignitaries and literacy advocates.

In collaboration with the Mayor's Office, four (4) Title I schools, throughout the metro New York area, have been selected to participate in this program. First Book will register these programs so they will be eligible to receive an ongoing supply of free and low cost books for the children they serve. Through this initiative, 1,000 children will each receive a collection of four (4) books and participate in Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy Book Club. Each child is responsible for reading one book per month during the football season (two in November) and writing a brief book report. Book reports will be judged by school teachers and administrators over the contest timeframe. Judging requirements will be determined by a panel at a later date.

Justin Tuck RUSH for LiteracyTo begin the program, a launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 16th at the Sports Museum of America. Children from each participating school will receive their book collection, tour the sports museum, receive goodie bags and meet Justin and Lauran Tuck. The remainder of the book collections will be shipped to school contacts for in-school distribution during the week of September 15th. Lauran Tuck will visit each school to help with this initiative and announce the Book Club grand prize.

In early December, one (1) child per school (total of four children) will be awarded the grand prize of tickets (along with their family) to a NY Giants home game in the month of December.Justin Tuck RUSH for Literacy

"I have always felt passionately about literacy and now I am able to do something about it. I cannot be more excited to partner with First Book and help thousands of children throughout the years through education and literacy. I hope you'll join me in supporting the Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy program to bring even more books into the hands of children who need them the most!"

-Justin Tuck

First Book

First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy — access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, First Book has distributed more than 60 million free and low cost books in thousands of communities.

First Book has distributed more than 300,000 new books throughout Manhattan to over 290 schools and community-based programs. First Book has active Advisory Boards in East Harlem, Jamaica, Long Island, Manhattan College, Manhattan and Staten Island. To support First Book and Tuck's R.U.S.H. for Literacy program, please visit www.firstbook.org/justintuck.

 

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