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Year: 2017

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Holiday Clothing & Toy Donation to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

December 3, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine
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Working together with Amanda Seppi of Investors Bank, Jeanine Spencer dropped off over 100 items of clothing to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, along with some fun things  for the kids.

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Phase 2 of Operation: Playcation! Kicks Off at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

November 20, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation and Michael Magro Foundation delivered the next four PlayStation 4 consoles to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, marking the beginning of Phase 2.  We held a workshop to

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Operation: Playcation! Fundraiser: Treasure Party at Yours to Treasure and Castaways!

November 10, 2017May 18, 2025 jeanine
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Another success!  The party started at Castaways Bar & Grill (1029 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park) at 3:30pm for Happy Hour with drink specials (including a “Spencertini”!) and half priced appetizers. 

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Sixth Annual Kiss Cancer Goodbye Fall Festival Benefit for Kids Need MoRE

October 7, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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This year the Foundation was one of the proud sponsors of the Kiss Cancer Good-Bye Fall Festival.  Dr. Inna Gellerman and the team at Gellerman Orthodontics invited the community to

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Michael Magro Foundation 13th Annual Evening of Tasting & Giving

October 2, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Board of Trustees attended the Michael Magro Foundation’s 13th Annual Evening of Tasting & Giving to support all of the amazing work this group does.   Click here to

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St Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer 2017

September 23, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Once again Team Spencer stepped out in support of St Jude, led by our able team captain Jean Zakshevsky.  If you’d like to send a donation, click  here.         

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Board of Trustees Meeting

September 21, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation Board of Trustees met to discuss fundraising, the expansion of Operation: Playcation! to NYU Winthrop Hospital, and planning for 2018.

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Operation: Playcation! Expands to NYU Langone (formerly Winthrop) Hospital

September 20, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer and Terrie Magro of the Michael Magro Foundation met with NYU Langone (formerly Winthrop) Hospital to discuss expanding the Operation: Playcation! program to bring PlayStation 4 consoles and

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WeCare Blanket Wrapping Party

September 6, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jean Zakshevsky and Jeanine Spencer attended the blanket wrapping party in Merrick, NY September 6th where over 500 blankets were wrapped to be distributed to children with cancer.    

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Kids Need MoRE Camp Adventure 2017

August 19, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer and Nancy Mishanie were on hand to help out and have fun at the annual Kids Need MoRE Camp Adventure.       

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Operation: Playcation! Planning Session

August 11, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer and Sue Porter of The Spencer Foundation and Terrie Magro of the Michael Magro Foundation met with Stony Brook Children’s Hospital staff to tour the new hospital construction

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Operation: Playcation! First Fundraiser, North Village Tavern

August 5, 2017May 18, 2025 jeanine
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  The Spencer Foundation’s first fundraiser at the North Village Tavern in Rockville Center was a big success!   North Village Tavern was packed with friends and well-wishers enjoying live music from

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Supporting Other Charities

July 29, 2017November 24, 2024 jeanine

The Foundation participates in fundraisers and other events to support other charities that share our mission

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Operation: Playcation! Pilot Program Kickoff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

July 6, 2017November 24, 2024 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer of The Spencer Foundation and Terrie Magro of the Michael Magro Foundation have teamed up for “Operation: Playcation!” They recently dropped by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to deliver

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Star-Spangled Donation to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital!

June 25, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer dropped off donations of Fourth-of-July hats, blankets and baby clothes to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital this afternoon.

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Supplies for Ronald McDonald House

June 20, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation dropped off supplies for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Ronald McDonald House with Siena Wealth Advisory Group, Melville NY.  Thank you, Jeanine Spencer, Katie Maffett Coleman, Joseph S.

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38th Annual Shelter Island 10K/5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for Kids Need MoRE

June 17, 2017May 18, 2025 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation put their best foot forward in the 38th Annual Shelter Island 10K/5K Run/Walk on behalf of KidsNeedMORE!, proudly sporting our sponsorship logo on the event T-shirts.         

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Donation to KidsNeedMORE Camp Adventure 2017

May 25, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer dropped off a donation to the KidsNeedMORE Foundation for their 2017 Camp Adventure

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Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Winthrop Hospital 11th Annual Black & White Ball

April 27, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer, shown here with Terrie Magro of The Michael Magro Foundation, represented the Foundation at the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Winthrop Hospital 11th Annual Black & White Ball.

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WeCare Blankets Donation

March 29, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jean Zakshevsky and Jeanine Spencer delivered 16 knitted and crocheted blankets donated by The Spencer Foundation and helped wrap blankets for delivery at the WeCare Blankets wrapping party.     

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First Anniversary of The Spencer Foundation

March 23, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Board of Trustees at our first meeting on June 15, 2016.  Pictured are Kathie del Castillo, Katie Coleman, Nancy Donachie, Jean Zakshevsky, Jeanine Spencer, Fran Spencer, Lana Thomas, Sue

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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital – Donation of Hats and Art Supplies

March 17, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer dropped off the Foundation’s donation of 46 handcrafted preemie and newborn hats and flash cards, playing cards, pencils, pens, crayons and coloring books for the older children.  

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