FreeCote Inc. and the Jonathon M Cote Memorial Foundation (dba) are dedicated to strengthening our community by providing opportunities and support to those who need it most. Our mission is to raise funds that will be allocated to annual college scholarships for high school students who excel academically, as well as to established organizations that… Read more »
Donation to Golisano Children’s Hospital
This past March, we were honored to present a check for $7,000 to the Child Life Specialist Program at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo. These funds were raised during our 2025 Memorial Workout, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact they will have. Most people don’t realize that Child Life Specialists are funded almost… Read more »
Service Dog Given to Local Veteran
On November 19, 2025, our foundation had the distinct honor of visiting the Wyoming County Correctional Facility to witness a truly special graduation. Through our partnership with the WNYHeroes Pawsitive for Heroes program, we funded the training of a service dog specifically for a local veteran in need. The dog—a Doberman Pinscher named Jon in… Read more »
7th Annual Memorial Workout: A Record-Breaking
On November 8, 2025, we gathered for our 7th Annual Memorial Workout to honor the legacy of Jonathon. Once again, our friends at One/Gym in Getzville, NY, served as the incredible hosts for this community-driven event. We were moved to have 125 participants join us this year, standing side-by-side to push themselves in Jonathon’s memory…. Read more »
Jon Memorial Workout 2025
7th Annual Memorial Workout Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 8 AM – 12 PM Location: ONE/GYM | 635 Campbell Blvd, Getzville, NY Thank you to the 125 participants who joined us at ONE/GYM for our 7th annual event! Together, we honored Jonathon’s memory and raised $7,000 to support our community and veteran initiatives.
Our 2025 Scholarship Recipient is Amelia Heick
We are proud to recognize Amelia for her outstanding leadership and dedication during her time at Williamsville North High School. Amelia was a highly active member of the Superintendent’s Inter-High Advisory Council, the National Honor Society, and the ConnectLife Club, where she played a vital role in organizing local blood drives. This fall, Amelia will… Read more »
Basil Dealership Donation
Thank you to the Basil Family Dealerships has make a $1,000 sponsorship donation to the workout event!
Workout 2024 is This Weekend
We are so excited to share that we sold out another workout scheduled Saturday November 7, 2024. Over 125 people are going to be working out doing the “Cote” program. Every year we grow bigger and better and I’m just so proud we can keep Jon’s name relevant. While this is amazing, we are still… Read more »
2024 FreeCote Inc. Scholarship Winner
On June 13, 2024, the Foundation was honored to return to Williamsville North High School for our annual scholarship presentation. We are thrilled to name Olivia Gentile as our 2024 Jonathon M. Cote Memorial Scholarship winner. Olivia’s achievements reflect the spirit of leadership and dedication we strive to honor in Jonathon’s name. We wish her… Read more »