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 Spencer Foundation’s mission of ‘to bring hope and a smile to children with cancer and their families’ resonates with us deeply,” David said. Gina adds, “Growing up, my father embedded …
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 Family Services at the National Children’s Cancer Society, thanked The Spencer Foundation, saying “Your unwavering commitment to these exceptional individuals plays a pivotal role in transforming their dreams into reality. …
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 after they are in remission. What better way to help them with these life challenges than to assist with their continued education? We are therefore proud to announce the establishment …
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 Captree State Park, Babylon, NY. at 2:00pm (arrive by 1:45pm). A donation of $75 gets you a place on the boat, with heroes, snacks and water provided as well as …
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 Brook, NY. Their donations paid for gas cards, Stop & Shop Grocery gift cards, Amazon birthday gift cards, clothes, art and craft supplies, toys, teddy bears and other fun stuff …
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 was a wonderful evening! Special thanks for choosing The Spencer Foundation as a recipient for the funds raised.” Jeanine is shown here with Anthony Paradiso, Past District Governor of the …
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 two hospitals. Their first stop was Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, where on Wednesday March 8th they dropped off weighed teddy bears that can be warmed in the microwave for extra-cuddly …
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 for gift bags for the pediatric cancer patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center. Together, the Lions and The Spencer Foundation donations will make up 145 …
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 at 7 pm at Rocco Anthony’s, 71 Main Street, East Rockaway NY. The Chart Night Party is a special event celebrating the beginning of a new Lions Club. The club …
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 Stony Brook Children’s Hospital and Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center! The gift bags will contain pajamas, interactive toys and weighted Teddy Bears. Says Terri Oster, former District Governor and Global Team …
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, 20 toys and 84 arts & crafts for the kids, as well as 15 $20 gas gift cards and 20 $20 grocery gift cards. SBCH Child Life staff will provide …
