Long time volunteer receives first Judy Coughlin Be the Light Award [Video]

The Jayfund recently honored one volunteer for helping change lives after she lost her own child.

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Helena Gutierrez Richards has made it her mission to help others for three decades- she was honored with the first Judy Coughlin “Be the Light” Award. The longtime advocate has been providing support to children with childhood cancer for more than 30 years through social work and pediatric care.

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She said the passion really started after losing her seven-year-old son to Leukemia.

“To be able to a family in crisis mode is important to me. When I get a call from a mom whose child is dying at home in July and there is no air conditioner, try to imagine the pain that child is enduring. I call Jayfund and I find a solution immediately,” said Richards.

CEO of Tom Coughlin Jayfund, Keli Coughlin …