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Community members gathered last year for the event in a large, heated tent, and the fundraiser will once again be held outside St. Mark’s Church on Hempstead Avenue.

Tommy Brull Foundation set for annual fundraiser on Nov. 9

The Tommy Brull Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns to the lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Saturday. Now in its 12th year, the event will raise money for local organizations that help people with physical, mental and emotional challenges. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/7/19

Fundraiser supports local nonprofits

The Tommy Brull Foundation’s annual fundraiser returns to the lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Saturday. Now in its 12th year, the event will raise money for local organizations that help people with physical, mental and emotional challenges. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/7/19

Martin Brull, who founded the foundation in 2008, said the event will serve as a thank-you for everyone’s continued support.

Tommy Brull Foundation to host night of rock at RJ Daniels

The Tommy Brull Foundation is hosting a night of music on June 15, as local musicians will be playing favorite tunes by the Clash, the Rolling Stones and R.E.M. more

By Ben Strack | 6/13/19

Josh Brown, right, danced with Rebecca Mason at the Tommy Brull Foundation's Ladybug Ball on March 29.

Party-goers eat, dance, laugh at Tommy Brull Foundation's first Ladybug Ball

Teenagers and adults of all ages came together at the Tommy Brull Foundation’s first Ladybug Ball on March 29 to enjoy an elegant evening of eating, dancing and spending time with friends. more

By Ben Strack | 4/4/19

Taking Back Sunday played a sold-out show at R.J. Daniels in Rockville Centre on Monday.

Taking Back Sunday show supports Mr. B’s Playground

Music blared and drinks flowed at R.J. Daniels on Monday as more than 100 people packed the Rockville Centre bar to see alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday perform. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

Martin Brull addressed the crowd at the Tommy Brull Foundation’s 11th annual fundraiser in November, which benefitted 14 individuals and organizations.

2018 Herald Person of the Year: Martin Brull

“I feel like a seed was planted in him from a very young age,” Shara Brull said of her husband, Martin, whom she met in Florida while he was attending graduate school at the University of Miami, studying physical therapy. “It drove his career. It drove everything.” more

By Ben Strack | 12/27/18

Photos by Donovan Berthoud/Herald Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, Martin Brull and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, joined Rockville Centre Lions Club members Maureen Jordan, Robin Webb, Ed Asip and Anthony Paradiso as the Tommy Brull Foundation donated $25,000 for Mr. B’s Playground, to be built for children of all abilities.

Tommy Brull Foundation raises $43,000 at annual fundraiser

The Tommy Brull Foundation raised more than $40,000 for 14 organizations that help people with physical, mental and emotional challenges at its 11th annual fundraiser. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 11/15/18

Martin Brull introduced Mikey Brannigan as the recipient of the Tommy Brull Courage and Resilience Award at the Tommy Brull Foundation’s 10th annual fundraiser last year.

Tommy Brull Foundation set for 11th annual fundraiser

The Tommy Brull Foundation is set to hold its 11th annual fundraiser on Nov. 10, which will celebrate a decade of raising money for people with physical, mental and emotional challenges. more

11/8/18

The playground proposed for Hickey Field, above, is one step closer to becoming a reality after State Sen. Todd Kaminsky helped secure a $500,000 grant for the project.

$500,000 state grant released for long-awaited Mr. B’s Playground

The inclusive space slated for the east side of Rockville Centre’s Hickey Field — known in long-anticipated plans as Mr. B’s Playground — is one step closer to construction. more

By Jen Curran and Ben Strack | 8/1/18

completed a virtual marathon on May 31 through national non-profit organization Achilles Kids’ Run to Learn program.

Rockville Centre students complete yearlong marathon

South Side High School students took to the track on May 31 to complete their yearlong goal of running a marathon — 26.2 miles — and later celebrated during an awards ceremony, where they earned new sneakers. more

By Ben Strack | 6/7/18