It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jean Zakshevsky on May 1st. Jean (known as JZ) was a member of our Board of Trustees since our founding in 2016. Jeanine Spencer met Jean Zakshevsky in the 80’s at Underwriters Laboratories in Melville, NY. They became fast friends and over the years they did charity work, crocheting …
Get ready to grab your sunhat and suntan lotion and join Team Turtle aboard the Captain Eddie B III on Saturday July 25! We gather by 3:45 pm at Captree State Park in Babylon and set sail at 4 pm, returning by 8 pm. An $85 donation covers your fishing gear and bait, food, snacks, iced tea and water. There …
Saturday May 2nd was a banner day for turtles and friends alike as The Spencer Foundation celebrated the tenth anniversary of its creation at the North Village Tavern in Rockville Centre. The party was a huge success, raising $2910.00 from raffle baskets to support our Sassy’s Small Stuff and scholarship programs. …
When the Child Life staffers at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital needed more toys, games, craft supplies and gift cards for their patients in April, Sassy heeded the call. The Spencer Foundation and its friends purchased the necessary items from the Sassy’s Small Stuff wish list on Amazon, and Jeanine Spencer dropped them off to the hospital on Thursday April 28. …
Mark your calendars for May 2nd for a day of merriment! The Spencer Foundation is celebrating its tenth birthday with a fundraiser in the grand North Village Tavern style. The party rocks from 3 to 6 pm at 40 North Village Avenue. There will be raffle baskets and a 50-50 for those inclined to try their luck. If you can’t …
Through the auspices of the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS), the Jean & Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure (BTC) Ambassador Scholarship Program will award $3,500 each to 5 applicants for the 2026 – 2027 academic year. Said Jeanine Spencer, “2026 is the fourth year that The Spencer Foundation has sponsored these scholarships. How better to give hope to a child …
Thanks to the generosity of the turtles and friends of The Spencer Foundation, on Saturday December 20th we made another delivery of toys, art supplies and gift cards to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. The Child Life staff there were happy to receive the gifts , saying “It’s great to have the Spencer Foundation deliver gifts to brighten the days of …
On Friday November 28th, while most of us were contemplating what to do with our Thanksgiving leftovers, Sassy was already on the move to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, dropping off the first items received from donations to Sassy’s Amazon Wish List. This gift drive will be running through the entire month of December. Said Jeanine Spencer, “Thanks to everyone who …
On Saturday, September 27th, friends of The Spencer Foundation set forth once again from Captree State Park to try their luck with the wily fish that swim in the waters near Long Island. They were blessed with blue skies and calm waters, boding well for the day ahead. Once again, Captain Zach took the helm of the Captain Eddie B …
The beginning of fall is just a few days away – a time of dazzling leaves, warm beverages and cool breezes that are best enjoyed from under a warm snuggly blanket. To help make that dream a reality, on September 15th Jeanine Spencer dropped off 22 hand made crocheted blankets to We Care Blankets for their upcoming wrap party on …
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, The Spencer Foundation was able to work with the National Children’s Cancer Society to sponsor five Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure Ambassador scholarships this year! To mark the occasion, Jeanine Spencer shared, “It is truly an honor and a privilege to be able to help these cancer survivors continue their education. …
Santa usually takes a vacation in the tropics before his workshop ramps up production in the fall – but he never says no to Sassy! On August 25th, they swept into Stony Brook Children’s Hospital with all sort of gifts, bringing some holiday joy in the height of summer. Joan Alpers and the Child Life staff were co-conspirators, letting Santa’s …
This fundraiser’s so nice, we’re doing it twice! For those who weren’t able to join our July jaunt, or for those who just want to have more fun with fish, we’re sailing forth again on September 27th. We’ll be boarding at 1:45 pm; then, from 2 to 6 pm, Captain Zack and the good crew of the Captain Eddie B …
On Saturday July 19th, 2025 the turtles and friends of The Spencer Foundation set off to sail on the Captain Eddie B Ill. The skies were blue, the clouds were white, the seas were calm and the fish were biting – lots of action, and our friends caught 20 keepers. The Foundation was a winner too, with over $3600 raised …
On Wednesday July 9th, SASsy and Jeanine Spencer rolled into Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to make kids day brighter. Hospital staff greatly appreciated our delivery of the items they requested. Joan Albers, Director of Child Life at Stony Brook, thanked The Spencer Foundation for their continued commitment to the children undergoing treatment at the hospital. Jeanine stated, “It’s amazing and …
Sassy and our turtle-y terrific elves are gathering gifts to bring a very early Christmas to the kids at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Want to join in the jollity? Go to Sassy’s Amazon wish list and purchase one of the gifts requested by the Child Life staff. Or if you prefer you can donate to The Spencer Foundation right here …
Ahoy matey! The Spencer Foundation and friends will be setting sail on the Captain Eddie B III from 3 to 7 pm on Saturday July 19th. For an $85 donation, those who come aboard will be given all fishing gear and bait; food, snacks, water and ice tea will be included. They’ll also have the chance to participate in several …
On Sunday June 8th, young and old enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the Hope 4 Kids Fundraiser benefiting The Spencer Foundation, held at the Lion’s Den on Higbie Lane in West Islip, NY. They dined on hot food and heroes and browsed an amazing array of 30 raffle baskets. People that attended stated they loved the Foundation and all that …
When the Child Life staff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital calls for help, Sassy and her friends at The Spencer Foundation swoop into action! Clothing, UNO cards and PlayDoh were in short supply, but not for long. Sassy and Foundation President Jeanine Spencer made a special delivery these essentials on June 3rd. Samantha from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Child Life …
On Saturday, May 17th, North Village Tavern, (40 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre) held another fantastic fundraiser for The Spencer Foundation! The atmosphere was festive, with raffles and a 50/50, live music by Rock Box, and the chance to enjoy the tasty food and drink that the Tavern always offers. And thanks to the generosity of all who participated, we …
On April 16th Jeanine Spencer packed her car full of more than 100 spring surprises for the children being treated for cancer at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Said Jeanine, “A special thank you to everyone that sent items off our Amazon Wish List or donated toys and crafts. The Child Life Staff were so excited they couldn’t wait to start …
On April 2nd Gina Caggiano Wuestmann presented a check for $1000 to the St Baldrick’s Foundation on behalf of The Spencer Foundation. Alanna Devine-Bender, representing St Baldrick’s, expressed their appreciation, saying, “What started back in 1999 with a goal to raise $17000 on March 17th has now grown into the largest funder of childhood cancer research, besides the government. We …
Through the auspices of the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS), the Jean & Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure (BTC) Ambassador Scholarship Program will award $3,500 each to 4 applicants for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. Jessica Cook, Vice President of Patient and Family Services at NCCS, said “The generosity of the Jean and Jeanine Spencer Foundation plays an impactful …
Right after the holidays, the Child Life Staff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital reached out to The Spencer Foundation with an urgent request for pajamas for newborns up to 6 months old and PlayDoh sets for toddlers. On January 9th, Sassy sped out to Stony Brook with Jeanine Spencer (as always, Sassy’s loyal chauffeur) to deliver the goods. Sam and …
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 …
