Partiers enjoyed food, company and dancing at the November holiday party for Camp ANCHOR, the Lido Beach-based program for developmentally disabled adults. Troop 116 helped organize and served food … more

Several years ago, Brendan Callahan, 17, a West Hempstead resident and senior at Kellenberg Memorial High School had a brainstorm: to help raise money for Camp ANCHOR, the year-round recreation program for citizens with mental and physical handicaps. Because Callahan has a brother Thomas, who struggles with autism and attends the camp, and his older brother had been a volunteer there for many years, it seemed like a good fit. “Camp ANCHOR has always been a very big part of my life and my family’s life,” said Callahan. “Organizing the walk-a-thons just seemed like a good thing to do,” he added. more

On Nov. 8, the Rockville Centre-based Tommy Brull Foundation held its seventh annual fundraiser at Cannon’s Blackthorn to help expand its surfing program for special needs children, among other worthy causes. more

On Nov. 8, the Rockville Centre-based Tommy Brull Foundation will be holding its seventh annual fundraiser to help expand its surfing program for special needs children, among other worthy causes. more

The first time that Dylan Hronec surfed two and a half years ago was one of the best days of his life. The Bellmorite, now 22, said he had always wanted to try the sport –– he just didn’t know … more

Camp ANCHOR is known for its swimming, drama, sports and other programs for children and adults with special needs, but now it has added surfing to the list of its summer recreational activities, … more

Calling the completion of the Malone-Mulhall Recreation Center at Camp ANCHOR, “A dream come true for children with special needs,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray cut the ceremonial … more

Cannon’s Blackthorn overflowed with music fans on Feb. 6, when the Rockville Centre- and Long Beach-based Tommy Brull Foundation hosted a night of music with Brooklyn-based songwriter Matthew Houck … more

The Tommy Brull Foundation will hold its 6th annual fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cannon’s Blackthorn, 49 N. Village Ave. in Rockville Centre. The Tommy Brull Foundation … more

A Rockville Centre man was arrested last week and charged with stealing more than $1.6 million from two nonprofits that raise money for special-needs children, and two women for whom he acted as … more