Number of Participants: 31
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $4,314
Event Type: Health & Safety
Activity: Football
School: Pleasantville High School
Date: September 19, 2025
Location:
Pleasantville High School
Romer Avenue, Pleasantville
NY
About:
Friday night at Parkway Field will be more than just another football game—it will be a night of remembrance, awareness, and community support. The annual Break the Hold (BTH) Game honors Brian Thomas Halloran, a beloved Pleasantville High School athlete who lost his battle with depression and anxiety on January 23, 2018, during his second semester at the University of South Carolina. Brian was only 19 years old.
In Brian’s memory, the Break the Hold Foundation provides DBT-STEPS-A education to middle and high schools, equipping students with skills to manage emotions, cope with stress, and support peers struggling with mental health challenges.
Each year, student leaders—often team captains—organize a game in Brian’s honor. The event is more than a fundraiser; it’s a chance to raise awareness for youth mental health, break the stigma around depression and anxiety, and show that no one has to face these challenges alone.
This year’s BTH Game is:
💛 Friday, September 19 | 6 PM | Parkway Field | Pille vs. John Jay
Join the community as we honor Brian’s memory, celebrate resilience, and stand together for mental health awareness. Learn more about the foundation and how you can get involved at bthbreakthehold.org.
💜 Together, we can break the hold. 💜
