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Windphone
​My first Mother’s Day without Spencer I was desperate to feel connected to him. I traveled to Safety Harbor and visited a Wind phone to talk to him. The wind carried my words to him and it was exactly what I needed. I felt peace. I felt calmness. I felt less heavy. When I left, I made it a goal to build one here in Englewood, FL. For my community. For everyone who has ever lost someone they love. I wanted everyone else to have that experience.
Englewood, FL now has a Windphone. For holidays, birthdays, angel dates. Tough days. Days where the tears just fall. When the weather is bad and the depression takes over. When you just want to talk to your person. Visit the Windphone and call - from here….to ANYWHERE!
Created by Spencer’s family and maintained by our organization.
I hope you find some peace when you visit. Just like I did.
Sincerely, Dawn
Englewood's Windphone is located at 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood FL.
There's a new Billboard in town!
We feel this has a double meaning! Spencer continues to shine his light from his magical place, and we can all continue to shine our light here on earth!
Scholarships and School Activities
This year we gifted $5,000 in Scholarships to Lemon Bay High Schools Seniors.
We Sponsored two community Art Projects with Lemon Bay High School and Englewood Elementary. Pictured here is the Sea Turtle that four LBHS Art Students created - "The Hidden Gem with a Heart". Also pictured is the Soaring Eagle that every student at Englewood Elementary had a hand in painting. Both of these sculptures are located in the Educational Garden at 240 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood. ​
Our organization collects old instruments, we repair them and donate them back to the local schools. Here are four instruments that were donated back to L.A. Ainger Middle School. Please contact us if you have an old instrument you no longer need! ​
Events
For the 3rd year in a row - we were named
Best Non-Profit of Englewood.
We are so humbled by your support and love!
The Second Annual Jillian & Spencer Golf Scramble was a huge success!
Fabulous Arts Music and Art Fest was an amazing event. This was our 2nd year attending and we can't wait for next year!
Tampa Pride is always one of our favorite events to attend and this year did not disappoint!
The Sunrise Rotary invited us to attend the Boots & Brews Festival and we had a blast!
Spread Spencer's Sparkle attended Venice Pride this year where we celebrated love!
2024 Action
Hunks in Heels 2024
Our 3rd Annual Hunks in Heels was another huge success.
💜 10 Brave Hunks
💜 1 Stunning Drag Diva
💜 350 Audience members
💜 12 Amazing Committee Members
💜 A ROOM FULL OF LOVE!
💜 $47,000 RAISED!
Thank you ENGLEWOOD!
Annual Shoe Drive
Our annual Shoe Drive for Spencer's heavenly birthday was also a huge success this year with over 225 pair collected. Thank you to everyone who donated and continues to #SpreadSpencersSparkle and your love for this organization in his honor.
New Billboard in Town!
It was time to change up our Billboard and to spread a new message! Above all, Love One Another! Just love your people!
St. Paddy’s Day
We were a local vender on Dearborn in Englewood for St. Patricks Day and featured some of or new T-shirt designs. Always a joy when people tell us they think about us still and appreciate the love we put into the community.
Bowling Tournament Vendor!
We were a vendor at the Gasparilla Annual Games Mixed Event in Tampa and had the opportunity to spread our message, meet new people, and sell some merch!
Tampa Pride
We traveled to Tampa Pride for the third year in a row. This is an amazing event that we love being a part of. We make money to give money!
Prom Tickets
We partnered with Lemon Bay High School for the second year in a row to assist students with Prom Tickets. We were able to pay for 17 students to attend this year! We couldn’t do this without the support from all of you near and far!
Golf Scramble
We had a successful 1st Annual Golf Scramble. Two families honoring their kids gone too soon, then turning around and gifting scholarships. Over $11K raised! Thank you Englewood!
2023 Action
Spencer's Sparkle Race Horse
Inspired by Spencer and the non-profit that was started in his honor, we were contacted by Cherie DeVaux about naming a horse. Introducing the daughter of Unified, a sassy (just like Spencer) filly named Spencer’s Sparkle. She ran her first race in March 2023, at Turfway Park and did very well!
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Spencer Stephens Memorial Scholarship
What an honor to gift $7,000 to LBHS Seniors in 2023. These kiddos right here are change makers and they all put a lot of love into this world.
Without all of YOU, we couldn’t do this. Thank you for purchasing our products, doing Facebook Birthday Fundraisers, attending Hunks in Heels, donating, and supporting us! WE are ALL a team!
Naples Pride
We attended Naples Pride for the first time in 2023. What a great event! We felt safe with so many wonderful volunteers. We met some amazing people and sold a lot of products. We make money to give money!
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Annual Shoe Drive
Our annual Shoe Drive for Spencer's heavenly birthday was a huge success, with over 150 pairs collected. Thank you to everyone who donated and continues to #SpreadSpencersSparkle and your love for this organization in his honor.
Hunks in Heels 2023
Our 2nd Annual Hunks in Heels was a huge success. Ten local "Hunks"—Rotarians, business owners, the Lemon Bay High School assistant principal, teacher/coach, and community members—braved our stage. We raised $40,000 to turn around and give back to our community with scholarships and sponsorships in memory of Spencer. Thank you for your support!
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