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News

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Small Stuff for Big Smiles

October 20, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer met with Joan Alpers of the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to drop off items to fill up their cupboards: – 25 hand-crocheted blankets  –

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Craft Donations, News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Happy Feet for a Great Cause!

September 24, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation sponsored a team for the 2022 St Jude Walk/Run.  Team Spencer raised $1200 for this amazing charity.

News, Supporting Other Charities

Teeing Off to Support KiDS NEED MoRE!

August 19, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation sponsored a team at the Robert “Appo” Lodato Memorial Rock Hill Classic Golf Outing in Manorville, raising $1450 to benefit KiDS NEED MoRE programs.

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Casting Off With Captain Eddie B III!

August 7, 2022May 18, 2025 jeanine
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“Most of the world is covered by water. A fisherman’s job is simple: Pick out the best parts.” – Charles Waterman The Spencer Foundation’s third annual fishing fundraiser on the

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Fundraisers, News

Lotsa Smiles at Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp!

July 15, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Just a few samples of the smiles sighted at this year’s Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp… The gang’s all here… Turtle sightings Friends reunited! Taco Tuesday! Smiling staffers   We

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Turtley-Terrific Toys for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

July 7, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Jeanine Spencer dropped off several cases of toys to the Child Life staff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital — lots of fun in store for the young patients there!

News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp Donation

July 6, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The Spencer Foundation delivered a donation of $15,000 to our KiDS NEED MoRE partners at their July advisory board meeting.  Sassy the turtle shared the good news with the campers

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News, Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves for Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

June 12, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Lee Berg dropped off spools at Saddle Rock Ranch for the hardworking folks from KiDS NEED MoRE and The Spencer Foundation who gathered on Saturday June 11th to begin preparations

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Fundraiser for Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp 2022

May 2, 2022May 18, 2025 jeanine
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From Tuesday July 5th through Friday July 15th, KIDS NEED MoRE supported by The Spencer Foundation will be holding a day camp for kids fighting cancer, life-threatening illness and other

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Fundraisers, News, Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

7th Annual Holiday Cheer Bus Delivers Smiles!

December 20, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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On Sunday December 19th The Spencer Foundation was proud to partner once again with KiDS NEED MORE on their 7th annual Holiday Cheer Bus event.   Buses full of volunteer

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Holiday Cheer Bus, News

Holiday Cheer Bus Planning Under Way for 2021!

October 9, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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KIDS NEED MoRE and The Spencer Foundation are once again pulling on our jolly hats, striped socks and pointy toed shoes to bring some holiday merriment to kids and their

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Holiday Cheer Bus, News

Join KIDS NEED MoRE’s Fall Festival for Autumn!

September 22, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Mosey on down to Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp on Sunday October 17th from 11 am to 3 pm and join our friends at KIDS NEED MoRE for their Fall

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Finny Fun on the Captain Eddie III

September 13, 2021May 18, 2025 jeanine
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Our second annual Fishing for a Cause Fundraiser raised $2,225.  We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day.  We remembered those souls that lost their lives 20 years ago

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Beat Feet to Beat Cancer with St Jude!

August 19, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Once again, Team Spencer will be putting our best feet forward once again to raise funds in support of St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at the 2021 Walk-Run on September

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Smiles at Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

July 7, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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From July 5 through July 16 The Spencer Foundation and KIDS NEED MoRE hosted 60 kids from families affected by cancer and other serious illness at Saddle Rock Ranch Day

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Second Annual Fishing for a Cause!

July 4, 2021May 18, 2025 jeanine
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The Foundation’s second fishing fundraiser on the Captain Eddie B III sets out from Captree State Park, Oak Beach NY on Saturday September 11th from 3 pm until 7 pm. 

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Sprucing Up for Campers at Saddle Rock Ranch!

June 30, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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We’ve been busy preparing for camp over the last few weeks.  This week, families and friends of KiDS NEED MoRE and The Spencer Foundation rolled up their sleeves, pulled out

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News, Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

Heartfelt Handmade Craft Donation to NEGU

May 2, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The knitting and crochet needles wielded by Board members and friends of the Spencer Foundation created 14 more blankets and 8 hats for the Jessie Rees Foundation.  The hats and

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Craft Donations, News, Supporting Other Charities

Successful Spring Virtual JoyDrive for NEGU!

February 27, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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During the month of March, the Spencer Foundation sponsored a Virtual JoyDrive for Jessie’s JoyJars on behalf of the Jessie Rees Foundation, resulting in the purchase of hundreds of dollars’

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Handmade Hats for NEGU

February 3, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The busy fingers of members and friends of The Spencer Foundation crafted 48 hats for NEGU.org.  The hats will be given to children who are actively fighting cancer, to keep

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Craft Donations, News, Supporting Other Charities

Care Cards for NEGU Jessie’s JoyJars

January 23, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine
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In recent weeks, Board members and friends of The Spencer Foundation have been flexing their creative muscles decorating several hundred Care Cards for Jessie’s JoyJars for NEGU.org.  JoyJars are filled

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Craft Donations, News, Supporting Other Charities

Holiday Cheer Bus Delivers Joy!

December 20, 2020March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Eighteen buses filled with intrepid elves from KiDS NEED MoRE and The Spencer Foundation set off on Sunday December 20th, bringing joy and laughter to 550 children. Many many thanks

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Holiday Cheer Bus, News, Supporting Other Charities

Holiday Cheer Bus Elves Hard At Work!

December 16, 2020March 16, 2023 jeanine
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The industrious volunteers of The Spencer Foundation have been busy for weeks sorting gifts for this year’s Holiday Cheer Bus event.  Check out some behind-the-scenes action:   And here are

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Helping deliver Thanksgiving dinners to local families

November 27, 2020March 16, 2023 jeanine
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Erin Bevilacqua Gonzalez,  owner of The Park Ave Grill in Amityville, opened her heart and her kitchen to cook over 100 meals for 17 families this Thanksgiving.  The Spencer Foundation

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Special Cheer Bus Fundraiser on MIGHTYCAUSE!

November 19, 2020May 18, 2025 jeanine
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As partners with KiDS NEED MoRE on the 2020 Holiday Cheer Bus event, the Foundation set up a special fundraiser through Mighty Cause.  Click here to donate, or to purchase

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Fundraisers, Holiday Cheer Bus, News, Supporting Other Charities

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