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 »
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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.
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 »
Interview with WKBW news 7 Motorcycle Run 2018
Remembering Jon With a Donation
Over $6k raised going straight to @stayinstep_tampa, a veteran-founded and operated organization that provides long-term rehabilitation to veterans and civilians suffering from a spinal cord and/or traumatic brain injury, stroke, or any other neurological disorder resulting in paralysis. A huge, heartfelt thank you to those who donated, attended or helped in any way. Thanks for your… Read more »
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
We exceeded our goal of $6K!!!! $1K for the scholarship and remainder is purchasing a service dog for a local veteran. We are blown away, can’t thank everyone enough – seriously. A huge shout out to @onegymbuffalo for not being the best gym but the most gracious host. See WGRZ News 2 coverage.
Jonathon Cote Memorial Workout 2022
Only 9 more days till the 4th annual Jonathon Cote Memorial Workout! Our daughter Sam Dunford has been hard at work organizing this fundraiser again this year. We are hoping to raise at least $6000. One thousand of which will go to a scholarship in Jon’s name at Williamsville North HS and the other five… Read more »
