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
Marching Forward to Support St Baldrick’s
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
Sassy’s Small Stuff Lifts Kids’ Spirits at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
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
Save The Date For Summer Finny Fun!
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
First Central Savings Bank Donation Brings Holiday Cheer
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
Fall Fundraiser Success!!
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
Save the Date – Fall Fundraiser at North Village Tavern
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
In Memoriam: Fran Spencer
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
Scholarship Recipients Already Spreading Joy
Our first Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholars, Emily Hirsch and Nina Calabria, are already making a difference in the lives of other childhood cancer survivors. Emily
Sassy Spreads Smiles for September
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
CANCELED: Fishing for a Cause Fundraiser
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
A Dozen Snuggles Delivered to WeCare Blankets!
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
New Members Join the Foundation’s Board of Trustees
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
Introducing Our First Scholarship Winners!
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
Announcing the Jean and Jeanine Spencer Beyond The Cure Ambassador Scholarship
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
All Aboard the Captain Eddie III for our Annual Fishing Fundraiser!
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
Sassy Springs Into Action At Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
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
LI Pride Lions Recognize The Spencer Foundation at Charter Event
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
Rainbow of Gifts Touches Down at Cohen’s and Stony Brook Children’s Hospitals
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
ROAR for Gift Bags Galore from the Lions and The Spencer Foundation!
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
LI Pride Lions Raising Funds for The Spencer Foundation
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
March Coming In With The Lions at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
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
Friday the 13th A Lucky Day for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
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,
Small Stuff for Big Smiles
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 –
Happy Feet for a Great Cause!
The Spencer Foundation sponsored a team for the 2022 St Jude Walk/Run. Team Spencer raised $1200 for this amazing charity.