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In memory of
Mr. Spencer "Torch" Holden
January 3, 1939 - December 23, 2021
Jan 3, 1939 - Dec 23, 2021
Background
In 2019, Spencer was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, and he received radiation and chemo treatment at the Frederick B. Cohen, M.D. Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for two and half years.
All of his health care providers were associated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He had a great medical team who cared about his health and well-being. Spencer trusted them, especially doctors Sari Jacoby, Sarah Pankhoori, Evan Diamond, Wen Xiong, Charles S. Cathcart, Pratik Patel, Gautam Visveswaran, Marc Linder, Craig Goldstein, Trevor H. Atherley, Alice J. Cohen, Yan Ho Cheng, Lori Schleider, Maya M. Shah, and David M. Newman. He had a wonderful Oncology Social Worker and team of Nurses-Leon Lejda, Rosangela Santana, Juliana Jones, Lorna Phillips, and dozens more.
Your donation will help other patients who need specialized care at one of the leading cancer centers in greater Newark and Northern New Jersey.
Lucretia Holden has already given a donation in memory of Spencer "Torch" Holden for $1,941; $1,939 represents the year Spencer was born and $2 represents the two different times Spencer was diagnosed with cancer.
In addition, she has partnered with CUNY Baruch College and established The Spencer Holden Scholarship.
This full scholarship (covers tuition, books, and fees) will support a Baruch College student studying or majoring in political science every year, for 4 years. Education was very important to Spencer.
As a young father, he decided to further his education to help solidify his career path as he worked diligently to provide for his family.
Ms. Holden has already donated $1,976 representing the year in which Spencer completed his studies.
Ms. Holden challenges you to match or beat her donations today.
Last, she is in the process of setting up a sports and academic scholarship in Spencer's memory with his high school. Details on how you can contribute will be posted soon.
Thank you in advance for your love and support in keeping the legacy of Spencer "Torch" Holden continuous. Contribute
All of his health care providers were associated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He had a great medical team who cared about his health and well-being. Spencer trusted them, especially doctors Sari Jacoby, Sarah Pankhoori, Evan Diamond, Wen Xiong, Charles S. Cathcart, Pratik Patel, Gautam Visveswaran, Marc Linder, Craig Goldstein, Trevor H. Atherley, Alice J. Cohen, Yan Ho Cheng, Lori Schleider, Maya M. Shah, and David M. Newman. He had a wonderful Oncology Social Worker and team of Nurses-Leon Lejda, Rosangela Santana, Juliana Jones, Lorna Phillips, and dozens more.
Your donation will help other patients who need specialized care at one of the leading cancer centers in greater Newark and Northern New Jersey.
Lucretia Holden has already given a donation in memory of Spencer "Torch" Holden for $1,941; $1,939 represents the year Spencer was born and $2 represents the two different times Spencer was diagnosed with cancer.
In addition, she has partnered with CUNY Baruch College and established The Spencer Holden Scholarship.
This full scholarship (covers tuition, books, and fees) will support a Baruch College student studying or majoring in political science every year, for 4 years. Education was very important to Spencer.
As a young father, he decided to further his education to help solidify his career path as he worked diligently to provide for his family.
Ms. Holden has already donated $1,976 representing the year in which Spencer completed his studies.
Ms. Holden challenges you to match or beat her donations today.
Last, she is in the process of setting up a sports and academic scholarship in Spencer's memory with his high school. Details on how you can contribute will be posted soon.
Thank you in advance for your love and support in keeping the legacy of Spencer "Torch" Holden continuous. Contribute
Other contributions
Betsy McHaley
$100.00
Gave to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
in memory of Spencer
April 28, 2022, 8:52 a.m. EDT
Anonymous
$150.00
Gave to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
in memory of Spencer
March 22, 2022, 10:21 a.m. EDT
Anonymous
$100.00
Gave to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
in memory of Spencer
March 6, 2022, 8:07 p.m. EST
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