In Memoriam: Fran Spencer

Fran Spencer with Sassy the Turtle and other Board members

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Fran Spencer, member of our Board of Trustees since our founding in 2016. Fran was an educator by profession and taught high school English and theater for many years, so she was a strong proponent for developing the Foundation’s scholarship program. She also founded The Actor’s Workshop, a creative …

Scholarship Recipients Already Spreading Joy

A tiny toy turtle perched on the bag of a larger toy turtle

Our first Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholars, Emily and Nina, are already making a difference in the lives of other childhood cancer survivors. Emily is serving as a mentor through the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)Mentorship Program where she is a source of support to a child currently going through treatment. Nina will be participating in …