tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121488187913086864Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:48:25 +0000SpencerBellMemorial.com Updateshttp://spencerbellmemorial.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (sbmemorial)Blogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2121488187913086864.post-7310139824317248899Thu, 01 May 2008 23:18:00 +00002008-06-25T11:48:25.491-07:00U of M Endowment in Spencer's name - click here to read<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yxwKZWKvwr8/SGKS4OWFOeI/AAAAAAAAAAY/7tCoufBpeoE/s1600-h/Spencer+self+bw.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_yxwKZWKvwr8/SGKS4OWFOeI/AAAAAAAAAAY/7tCoufBpeoE/s200/Spencer+self+bw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215892813069498850" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Since Spencer's passing in December 2006 over $80,000 has been contributed to the U of M Comprehensive Cancer Program in his name. Much of the money donated came as a result of last September's concert and fund raiser at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.<br /><br />Now, we're very close to a very special goal.<br /><br />If we can manage to push the total up to $100,000 or more, the U of M will create a permanent endowment in Spencer's name (permanent - as in forever!). The money generated from that $100,000 will annually create enough in interest for the U of M to pay for summer internships at the Adrenal Cancer research program - in the name of Spencer Bell.<br /><br />Of course, last year's concert was a one of a kind night. With all of the volunteers, donations to the live and silent auction and independent donations in Spencer's memory, there was an amazing outpouring of generosity.<br /><br />This year we're not quite as ambitious, though we are aiming to put on a fantastic evening of music at the Magic Bag in Ferndale. No silent or live auction, however. Just music and a good time. We hope you'll come.<br /><br />If you can't make it to the August 10th concert, we hope you'll buy a copy of Spencer's first album; <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">FEUDAL, BRUTAL &amp; THE AMERICAN DREAM</span> or simply make a modest donation towards the goal.<br /><br />As always, all profits from ticket sales and cd purchases will go to the Spencer Bell Memorial Fund at the U of M.<br /><br />Thanks again for visiting the site!!! Check out the music, the photos and learn about Adrenal Cancer while you're here.<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span>http://spencerbellmemorial.blogspot.com/2008/05/25000-to-reach-uofm-goal-in-spencers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (sbmemorial)