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Sleigh Bells in Summer? Sassy brings Christmas to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital!

June 29, 2025July 1, 2025 jeanine

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

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Summer Finny Fun On the Horizon with Captain Eddie B III!

June 9, 2025June 22, 2025 jeanine

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,

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Hope 4 Kids Fundraiser at Lion’s Den in West Islip on June 8th

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 jeanine

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

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Sassy Sails Into Stony Brook With More Goodies

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 jeanine

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

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May Brings Merriment at NVT Fundraiser

May 19, 2025May 22, 2025 jeanine

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, 

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April Shower of Gifts from Sassy to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital!

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 jeanine

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

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Best Hair Day Donation to St Baldrick’s

April 4, 2025May 18, 2025 jeanine

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,

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Fundraisers, News, Supporting Other Charities

Scholarship Application Process Now Open for 2025 – 2026 Academic Year

January 13, 2025February 6, 2025 jeanine

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

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A Sassy Start for the New Year for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

January 10, 2025January 13, 2025 jeanine

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

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Sassy Swoops Into Stony Brook To Deliver Holiday Cheer!

December 24, 2024December 26, 2024 jeanine

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

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23 Cozy Cuddles for WeCare Blankets

November 8, 2024November 9, 2024 jeanine

On Wednesday November 6th, Jeanine Spencer delivered 23 handmade crocheted blankets to the WeCare Blankets wrapping party at the Merrick Public Library. Said Jeanine, “My heart was full when I

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Sunny September Stroll for St Jude

September 22, 2024September 23, 2024 jeanine

September 21st was a fabulous day for our erstwhile supporters in Team Spencer’s 7th annual St. Jude’s Walk.  They raised over $3100 for this amazing cause. Jean Zakshevsky, our marvelous

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Lions of the Woods Donation

September 13, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine

On September 12th, the Lions of the Woods presented the Foundation with a donation of $1000.00 from their February 25th fundraiser at the North Village Tavern in Rockville Center. Said

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Sassy Takes a Late-Summer Swim to Stony Brook

August 28, 2024September 3, 2024 jeanine

Thanks to the generosity of those who participated in our Fishing for a Cause fundraiser, on August 28th we delivered over 450 items to the children at Stony Brook Children’s

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Announcing Four Scholarship Recipients for 2024-2025 Academic Year!

August 21, 2024November 8, 2024 jeanine

We are honored to introduce the four amazing recipients of the Jean & Jeanine Spencer Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year!   These scholarships are administered through

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Stepping Out in September for St Jude

July 15, 2024August 22, 2024 jeanine

Join us once again as the stalwart supporters of The Spencer Foundation lace up their sneakers and slather on sunscreen before joining in the St Jude Walk/Run on Saturday September

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Fin-Tastic Day to Fish for a Cause!

July 14, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine

On Saturday July 13th 2024, the clouds parted and the sun emerged just in time for the Captain Eddie B III to set out on a four-hour tour, taking our

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Sassy Swoops By Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Once Again!

June 22, 2024June 26, 2024 jeanine

On June 21st, Jeanine Spencer stopped by at Stone Brook Children’s Hospital to drop off some much needed arts & craft supplies and other items the Child Life staff requested

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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

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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Backpack Gifts Sure to Bring Roars of Laughter

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 jeanine

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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Save The Date For Summer Finny Fun!

May 25, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine

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

March 24, 2024March 26, 2024 jeanine

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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Marching Forward to Support St Baldrick’s

March 9, 2024May 18, 2025 jeanine

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

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 jeanine

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

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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