Thomas Reynolds Foundation
Because there's nothing greater than a mother's love for her child
About The Thomas Reynolds Foundation
The Thomas Reynolds Foundation serves to remember Thomas Reynolds - a heroic young man who earned his rightful place in heaven to Ependymoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2011. In his short lifetime, Thomas endured more than most of us will in a lifetime with honor, grace, and as a young Catholic "gentle" man. This foundation serves to honor his memory by raising awareness of Ependymoma as well as raising funds to go towards Ependymoma research so that ultimately, Ependymoma can be cured.
Our Mission!
The mission of the Thomas Reynolds Foundation is to provide funding and support for families of children with brain tumors. The foundation strives to give continuous encouragement through moral support and financial assistance to relieve the family's burden.
Upcoming events
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For more information and if you’d like to sponsor the event, please contact Lisa Tuminello-Reynolds (516) 263-9365.
12th ANNUAL EPENDYMOMA AWARENESS NIGHT
July 14th, 2025
Craft Tap House
Come join us to celebrate Thomas’ Love of Life. The proceeds of this event will go towards finding a cure for Pediatric Ependymoma.
Every $100 raised will help in the research of this rare brain disease.
Every dollar counts.
#livethedash #livelikeThomas
6PM – 11PM
Craft Tap House
1885 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh NY
- Live entertainment
- Specialty Drinks
- 50/50 Drawing
- Raffles
- door prizes
- and much more!
The Thomas Reynolds Foundation would like to thank and acknowledge our generous sponsors
Our Testimonials
What They Say About Thomas
"My wife and I have been giving annually since we were first made aware. What I like about donating to the group is having the confidence that our money is being used directly toward efforts to save lives."
Volunteering has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. The team is welcoming and passionate, making it easy to feel at home. I’ve had the opportunity to assist in various activities, from organizing events to directly supporting those in need. Each task is meaningful, and the impact of our efforts is visible and heartwarming.
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Who was Thomas?
Thomas was born perfect on May 28th, 1998. From the moment he took his first breath until the horrifically beautiful moment he took his last, he lived his life in the image and likeness of God.
Thomas’ life was never about cancer….it was about love despite being afflicted by that awful disease…Simply put Thomas’ life was about love…not cancer..love.. Being a breath of fresh air in a world filled with pollution, finding the light in such darkness, living life to the absolute fullest were some of Thomas’ most endearing traits.
Thomas was not jut my son, my hero, my best friend, he was all of ours to share, to love, to learn from, to emulate. Along with being a servant of the Lord, Thomas lived his life with a loving and selfless heart. His thoughts and prayers were always for the well being of others.
On October 7th, 2011, Thomas would take his last beautiful breath in the arms of those who loved him the most. He was surrounded by his mom, Mimi, and PopPop as he went peacefully to heaven.
It is our mission at the Thomas Reynolds Foundation to continue spreading his story with the world. The chapters of Thomas’ book are not complete, as his life’s book will continue forever.
Thomas’ Mimi in describing her Thomas. There’s a boy who stole my heart and he called me Mimi. We shared a bond that defies written word. Thomas was everyone’s dream child. I wanted to give him the world, but Thomas wanted nothing but love…..so that’s what I gave him…all of my love.
Thomas’ friend Thomas C. If there’s anything I learned from my years I got to know Tom, it was how much he focused on enjoying life within the time he had. He made the best of every single moment of his life, met some of the greatest athletes, went on memorable trips with his family, had experiences no one could ever experience and simply enjoyed being around those who loved him dearly. Life is short, nothing is promised. Enjoy life, don’t take it too seriously, be kind to others, and always be the best version of yourself. That is what I’ve learned from my friend Thomas and something we should all live by through him.
Thomas’ friend Danny M. Thomas was my best friend and the toughest person I’ve ever known. Whatever the situation, I never heard Thomas complain even once. A true warrior whose first thought was of others well being. I think of him every day which makes me want to be a better person. I will cherish our memories for the rest of my life.
Jane M. (Thomas’ nurse) The first time I met Thomas was when he was being admitted for one of his many surgeries. This wide eyed boy was surrounded by love from his mom, Mimi, and PopPop. I was lucky enough to be Thomas’ nurse many times and had the pleasure of really getting to know him. The one thing that stuck out to me was that he never once complained. So many medications, procedures, and uncomfortable things and he never complained. He met the fear of his diagnosis with strength, courage, bravery, and dignity. Thomas is someone I think about often and I will never forget.
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