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GENESEO, NY (July 20, 2026) – Coast Professional, Inc. (Coast) is proud to announce that its New York employees raised $21,610 during the second quarter to support The Patricia Allen Fund, a charity created in collaboration with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in honor of his grandmother, Patricia Allen. The fund supports critical care services at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Coast’s donation check was presented on July 20th at Coast’s headquarters in Geneseo, NY.

This quarter’s contribution marks Coast’s largest employee-driven donation to date, made possible through the company’s Dress Down for Charity initiative. Each quarter, employees participate in a survey to select the nonprofit they wish to support from a list of employee nominated charities. The Patricia Allen Fund was nominated for its strong connection to the Western New York community and its mission to bring comfort and support to families navigating pediatric medical challenges. Employees responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, selecting the fund as this quarter’s recipient.

The Patricia Allen Fund was established in 2020 after Buffalo Bills fans began donating in $17 increments—symbolic of Josh Allen’s jersey number—in support of his grandmother, Patricia Allen. What started as a simple gesture of solidarity quickly grew into a nationwide movement, prompting Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo to create the fund in collaboration with Josh Allen and his family. Today, its impact continues through Team 17, a community of donors committed to helping families facing pediatric medical challenges.

Throughout the quarter, Coast encouraged employee participation and partnered with the Patricia Allen Fund on a friendly engagement contest to help build momentum. Combined with personal outreach, team challenges, and community excitement, Coast surpassed its internal goal of raising more than $20,000.

“The Patricia Allen Fund offers families comfort, strength, and support during moments of unimaginable hardship,” said Jonathan Prince, Chief Executive Officer at Coast. “Their mission to lift up families facing medical challenges is profoundly important to this community and our employees. We are grateful for the chance to stand behind such meaningful work and to help extend that support to even more families.”

Coast’s contribution will help the Patricia Allen Fund continue its mission of providing essential resources, comfort, and hope to families throughout Western New York.

About The Patricia Allen Fund
The Patricia Allen Fund was established in 2020 to honor Patricia Allen and strengthen pediatric critical care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. Inspired by an outpouring of support from Buffalo Bills fans donating in $17 increments in tribute to quarterback Josh Allen and his family, the fund has grown into a sustained community effort. Through ongoing contributions—including those from Team 17 monthly donors—the Patricia Allen Fund helps enhance care, comfort, and resources for children and families facing serious medical challenges. More information can be found at https://www.ochbuffalo.org/foundation/patricia-allen-fund/.