Rochester mom, medical worker gets $25,000 from Jimmy Fallon

May 13, 2020

ROCHESTER Cathy Jones, a physician’s assistant who lives in town and is pregnant with her second child, was surprised  over a video call with a $25,000 check and a bundle of Samsung products from Jimmy Fallon and Samsung.

She, along with six other mothers across the country were honored for Mother’s Day and for their efforts on the front lines during the coronavirus crisis, and at home, taking care of their children through it all.

Jones is a physician’s assistant working on the front lines during the covid pandemic and is expecting a second child in a few weeks. She, along with six other moms across the country were honored for their work and still caring for their children through it all.

When Fallon jumped into the call, Jones let out an emphatic “Hi!” and a lot of laughter at the unexpected sight of the talk show host.

After talking with Jones about her experience, Fallon presented her with a new Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, wireless earbuds and a smart watch. 

Just before the call ended, Fallon held up a sign that said “$25,000” and told Jones that Samsung will also be giving her a check for that amount. 

“Stop it right now. Stop,” Jones said in disbelief when Fallon told her.