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 …
The Huntington and Lynbrook branches of First Central Savings Bank presented Jeanine Spencer with a $2500.00 donation to support The Spencer Foundation’s charitable work. The effort was spearheaded by Heather Simek and Michael Caldwell, Vice President and Business Development Officer of the Huntington and Lynbrook branches respectively. Said Jeanine, “It is such a pleasure to work with the staff of …
Many many thanks to Gina and Dave Wuestmann of the North Village Tavern in Rockville Center for hosting an amazing fundraiser for The Spencer Foundation on Saturday November 18th! Turtles and people alike had a wonderful (and delicious) time. Thanks to the generosity of all the friends who joined us, the event raised $3720 for the Foundation’s Jean and Jeanine …
Our great friends Dave and Gina at the North Village Tavern are hosting a Fall Fundraiser for The Spencer Foundation. Join us on Saturday, November 18th from 2 to 6 pm at 40 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. There will be a 50/50 and basket raffles. Mark your calendar and follow us on Facebook for more news to follow!
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 …
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 …
Even if it rains, fun still pours! Sassy and friends dropped off over 150 toys and other items for the kids at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, including several cases of Arizona Iced Tea for families to enjoy in the Ronald McDonald House Room. Thank you to everyone that gave so generously, with special thanks to First Central Savings Bank, Knights …
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our 4th Annual Fishing for a Cause Fundraiser on the Captain Eddie B III, originally scheduled for Saturday September 23rd, due to the expected storm. We’ll reschedule it sometime in 2024. Thanks to everyone who donated to this event. Here’s hoping our turtles aren’t thwarted by the weather next time!
Jeanine Spencer dropped off a dozen handmade blankets to WeCare Blankets at their August 21st wrap party. WeCare Blankets has been giving these colorful blankets to children undergoing chemotherapy since 1999, and the Spencer Foundation has been donating blankets since 2016. Said Jeanine Spencer, “It was great seeing all the volunteers at the Merrick Library for the blanket wrapping event. …
The Spencer Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of wife and husband team Gina Wuestmann and David Wuestmann to the Foundation’s board of directors, effective August 15, 2023. “The Spencer Foundation’s mission of ‘to bring hope and a smile to children with cancer and their families’ resonates with us deeply,” David said. Gina adds, “Growing up, my father embedded …
We are happy to announce that the first recipients of the Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond The Cure Ambassador Scholarship have been selected. Jessica Cook, Vice President of Patient and Family Services at the National Children’s Cancer Society, thanked The Spencer Foundation, saying “Your unwavering commitment to these exceptional individuals plays a pivotal role in transforming their dreams into reality. …
The Spencer Foundation has been in existence for 7 years now, and the Board of Trustees has come to realize that cancer has long-lasting effects on pediatric cancer patients even after they are in remission. What better way to help them with these life challenges than to assist with their continued education? We are therefore proud to announce the establishment …
Yo ho, yo ho, a turtle’s life for me! Join us on Saturday September 23rd for our 4th Annual Fundraiser on the Eddie B III. We will launch out of Captree State Park, Babylon, NY. at 2:00pm (arrive by 1:45pm). A donation of $75 gets you a place on the boat, with heroes, snacks and water provided as well as …
Thanks to the generosity of the LI Lions Pride Chapter and Lions District 20K2 of Nassau County and Bermuda, Jeanine Spencer dropped off gifts at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook, NY. Their donations paid for gas cards, Stop & Shop Grocery gift cards, Amazon birthday gift cards, clothes, art and craft supplies, toys, teddy bears and other fun stuff …
At their charter ceremony on April 20 2023, the new LI Pride Lions chapter designated The Spencer Foundation as the charity of choice for their event. Said Jeanine Spencer, “It was a wonderful evening! Special thanks for choosing The Spencer Foundation as a recipient for the funds raised.” Jeanine is shown here with Anthony Paradiso, Past District Governor of the …
The Spencer Foundation and Lions Club District 20K2 slid down the rainbow twice this week to deliver a little bit of happiness to the kids being treated for cancer at two hospitals. Their first stop was Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, where on Wednesday March 8th they dropped off weighed teddy bears that can be warmed in the microwave for extra-cuddly …
At their District Convention on Sunday March 5th, the Lions District 20K2-Nassau County NY and Bermuda dropped off donations of pajamas, toys and weighted Teddy Bears. These will be used for gift bags for the pediatric cancer patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center. Together, the Lions and The Spencer Foundation donations will make up 145 …
The LI Pride Lions Club will be raising funds for The Spencer Foundation and other charities at their Charter Night Party on Thursday April 20, 2023. The party kicks off at 7 pm at Rocco Anthony’s, 71 Main Street, East Rockaway NY. The Chart Night Party is a special event celebrating the beginning of a new Lions Club. The club …
The Spencer Foundation is working with the Lions District 20K2-Nassau County NY and Bermuda to bring in spring with a roar with gift bags for the pediatric cancer patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center! The gift bags will contain pajamas, interactive toys and weighted Teddy Bears. Says Terri Oster, former District Governor and Global Team …
Kids fighting cancer and their families got a needed lift on Friday January 13th, thanks to the Spencer Foundation’s latest Sassy’s Small Stuff drive. We delivered 139 articles of clothing, 20 toys and 84 arts & crafts for the kids, as well as 15 $20 gas gift cards and 20 $20 grocery gift cards. SBCH Child Life staff will provide …
