Jeanine Spencer spent Saturday December 21st with the Child Life staff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, accepting gifts delivered by parents, families and organizations throughout the day. The Spencer Foundation through the generosity of so many, collected 136 items (toys and arts & craft supplies) as well as 63 gift cards. Quotes from Child Life staffers: “This holiday season the …
On Wednesday November 6th, Jeanine Spencer delivered 23 handmade crocheted blankets to the WeCare Blankets wrapping party at the Merrick Public Library. Said Jeanine, “My heart was full when I dropped off the blankets. I was greeted with smiles and thanked. Such a wonderful community! The turnout was huge and there was so much love in the room.” This was …
September 21st was a fabulous day for our erstwhile supporters in Team Spencer’s 7th annual St. Jude’s Walk. They raised over $3100 for this amazing cause. Jean Zakshevsky, our marvelous Team Captain, shared her thoughts. “ I have been a supporter of St. Jude Research Hospital and their mission for 15 years. It was such a beautiful day seeing everyone …
On September 12th, the Lions of the Woods presented the Foundation with a donation of $1000.00 from their February 25th fundraiser at the North Village Tavern in Rockville Center. Said Board member Gina Wuestmann, “Tonight was amazing! The Spencer Foundation received a check from the Lions of the Woods from the night Barbara Ann Dillon and I bartended at North …
Thanks to the generosity of those who participated in our Fishing for a Cause fundraiser, on August 28th we delivered over 450 items to the children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Jeanine Spencer knows from volunteering at Stony Brook Children’s hospital how important the items are that the foundation brings to SBCH. She said, “The distraction and joy it brings …
We are honored to introduce the four amazing recipients of the Jean & Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year! These scholarships are administered through the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS). Applicants must be a childhood cancer survivor under the age of 25, diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer or a high grade …
Join us once again as the stalwart supporters of The Spencer Foundation lace up their sneakers and slather on sunscreen before joining in the St Jude Walk/Run on Saturday September 21st! Registration opens at 8:30 am at the Marcum LLP building at 10 Melville Park Road, just off Route 110/Broadhollow Road in Melville. The walk will kick off at 10 …
On Saturday July 13th 2024, the clouds parted and the sun emerged just in time for the Captain Eddie B III to set out on a four-hour tour, taking our turtles and friends out to try their luck with rod and reel. And luck they had — a lot of fish were raised, including 11 keepers. The winning fish weighed …
On June 21st, Jeanine Spencer stopped by at Stone Brook Children’s Hospital to drop off some much needed arts & craft supplies and other items the Child Life staff requested for the kids. Said Jeanine: “A special thank you to those that purchased items off of our SASsy’s Small Stuff Amazon Wish List and those already signed up for our …
This week the Spencer Foundation joined forces with members from The Brandel Murphy Foundation and the Lions Clubs of West Hempstead, Massapequa, Massapequa Part and Long Island Pride to provide 100 bags for kids at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital. The bags were assembled by volunteers over Memorial Day weekend, filled with clothes, puzzle books, smiley stress …
Several Lions Clubs got together with The Spencer Foundation and the Brandel Murphy Youth Foundation this Memorial Day weekend to make up backpacks for the children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and NYU Langone/Winthrop. Fifty backpacks will be delivered to Stony Brook this coming Tuesday and fifty more will be given to the children at NYU Langone/Winthrop. Our fervent thanks …
From 3 to 7 pm on July 13th, our intrepid band of turtles and fishing enthusiasts will be sailing out on the Captain Eddie III for our annual Fishing for a Cause Fundraiser. Those who join us will be plied with food and soft drinks, and will have the chance to participate in several raffles. One very special raffle prize: …
Jeanine Spencer and Gina Wuestmann braved the storms to join other hardy souls at the Rockville Centre St. Baldrick’s event on Saturday March 23rd. The Spencer Foundation made a $1000 donation in support of their efforts, saying “Let’s conquer childhood cancer!” Our thanks to all who have donated to The Spencer Foundation who made this gift possible.
St. Baldrick’s is committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Here on Long Island, March is a special time when St. Baldrick’s holds fundraisers for their cause. On March 9th Jeanine Spencer attended one such event at Napper Tandy’s in Northport. Family members shared heartfelt memories of …
The Spencer Foundation delivered lots of toys, games, cloths and arts & crafts to the children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital on Friday February 16th. Very special thanks to the Knights of Columbus and everyone else who donated and purchased gifts from our Amazon wish list. Said Jeanine Spencer, “I look at these kites every time I am at Stony …
