First Quarter 2026
April – December 2025 Recap

A NIGHT 90 YEARS IN THE MAKING

The Friends of Mercy are thrilled to announce plans for a truly special evening celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Mercy Ball on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at The Lannin.

Co-chairs Mayor Fran Murray and Gloria DiSciullo, along with the Ball committee are already hard at work designing an extraordinary celebration, complete with exciting
surprises for our guests. This milestone event promises an unforgettable night honoring nine decades of tradition, generosity, and community support.
Join us as we come together to celebrate this remarkable milestone and continue the legacy of supporting Mercy Hospital. Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular evening!

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FEBRUary 2022

MEET THE NEW ADDITIONS TO FOM BOARD
President: Michael J. Boranian, Esq.
While Mike is not new to our Friends of Mercy board, he is our newly named President! Mike is a 23 year resident of Rockville Centre and has been active in the Friends of Mercy for the past ten years. He has served as the FOM Golf chairman for the last seven years, played a vital role on the Strategic Planning Committee, participated on many event committees and currently has served on the FOM board for the past seven years. The Friends are excited to have Mike in this new position!
Vice President: Terence J. (TJ) Murray
TJ, born at Mercy Hospital, a lifelong resident of Rockville Centre and a member of the Mercy Ball Honor Guard. Although TJ joined the FOM in 2009, he has been attending FOM events well before that as he attended events with his father and grandfather, Mayor Fran Murray and the late Mayor Eugene Murray. TJ has been very active in the Village of Rockville Centre, participating on committees for Margaritaville, Mayors Cup and the RVC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. TJ is the owner of FX the Source, an office cleaning company, and looks forward to expanding his participation in our organization.
Advisor for Membership: John J. Joyce, Jr.
John has been a Rockville Centre resident since the 2nd grade and joined the FOM in 2015. John was introduced to the Friends of Mercy while in high school when he participated in the Mercy Ball Honor Guard, and then a couple years later when he started attending our St. Patrick’s Dinner with his father, John Joyce, Sr., on a yearly basis. An Irishman at heart, John has co-chaired the St. Patrick’s Dinner and served on many FOM event committees. John joins the FOM board to help gain new members to our membership. The Friends are lucky to have John share his time and talent with us.
The Friends wish Mike the best of luck in his new role and are also thrilled to see a new generation of board leadership emerging and expect great things from our two new young leaders..Read More

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PROCEEDS & SUPPORT

Proceeds 2025

Proceeds for 2025 will go toward purchasing Oneview Healthcare, a patient engagement platform designed to enhance the in-hospital experience by providing patients with personalized information, entertainment, and self-service tools directly at their bedside. This allows patients to take an active role in managing their care while enhancing communication and simplifying workflows for healthcare providers. Accessible via a dedicated bedside device or patients’ own mobile devices, Oneview Technology empowers patients and enhances their overall hospital stay.

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