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Gift Bags Stroll to Stony Brook and NYU Langone With Help from Lions and the Brandel Murphy Foundation

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Backpack Gifts Sure to Bring Roars of Laughter

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Save The Date For Summer Finny Fun!

May 25, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News

A Good “Hair” Day at Rockville Centre St Baldrick’s Event

March 24, 2024March 26, 2024 jeanine
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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

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News, Supporting Other Charities

Marching Forward to Support St Baldrick’s

March 9, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News, Supporting Other Charities

Sassy’s Small Stuff Lifts Kids’ Spirits at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

First Central Savings Bank Donation Brings Holiday Cheer

December 8, 2023February 11, 2024 jeanine
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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

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Fall Fundraiser Success!!

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News, Scholarships

Save the Date – Fall Fundraiser at North Village Tavern

October 19, 2023May 18, 2025 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News

In Memoriam: Fran Spencer

October 6, 2023October 13, 2023 jeanine
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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

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Scholarship Recipients Already Spreading Joy

October 3, 2023September 18, 2024 jeanine
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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

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News, Scholarships

Sassy Spreads Smiles for September

September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

CANCELED: Fishing for a Cause Fundraiser

September 22, 2023May 18, 2025 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News

A Dozen Snuggles Delivered to WeCare Blankets!

August 22, 2023August 29, 2023 jeanine
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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

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Craft Donations, News

New Members Join the Foundation’s Board of Trustees

August 15, 2023August 31, 2023 jeanine
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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

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Introducing Our First Scholarship Winners!

July 22, 2023September 18, 2024 jeanine
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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

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Announcing the Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond The Cure Ambassador Scholarship

June 27, 2023September 10, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News, Scholarships

All Aboard the Captain Eddie III for our Annual Fishing Fundraiser!

June 10, 2023September 22, 2023 jeanine
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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

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Fundraisers, News

Sassy Springs Into Action At Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

May 1, 2023August 27, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

LI Pride Lions Recognize The Spencer Foundation at Charter Event

April 21, 2023August 27, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News

Rainbow of Gifts Touches Down at Cohen’s and Stony Brook Children’s Hospitals

March 10, 2023April 16, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

ROAR for Gift Bags Galore from the Lions and The Spencer Foundation!

March 5, 2023March 16, 2023 jeanine
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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

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LI Pride Lions Raising Funds for The Spencer Foundation

March 1, 2023March 16, 2023 jeanine
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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

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March Coming In With The Lions at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center

February 3, 2023March 16, 2023 jeanine
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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

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Friday the 13th A Lucky Day for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

January 13, 2023March 16, 2023 jeanine
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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,

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News, Sassy's Small Stuff

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