Spencer Kult Memorial Family Assistance Fund

For the last year and a half of Spencer’s life, over 8 months were spent in the hospital. Through the generosity of friends, relatives and strangers, Spencer’s parents received snacks, books, cards, and meals to help during a very stressful situation. During Fall 2001 at Glennon, the Kults became friends with other families that were coping with extended hospital stays: one teenager waited over 3 months for a heart transplant and another family was dealing with an extended pleural effusion. If Chris and Tina were exposed to several families at one small Midwest hospital, just imagine the hundreds of other families around the country experiencing extended or far from home hospital stays, and the financial difficulties they have to face.

With Spencer’s passing, The Kults and the Congenital Heart Information Network wanted to honor his memory in some way that would help other families who might be faced with financial difficulties. In an effort to reach out to these families, C.H.I.N. is now pleased to announce the creation of Spencer’s Fund, a family assistance program that will help families with financial expenses incurred during extended or far from home clinic appointments and hospital stays. Spencer’s Fund will provide groceries, meals, travel subsidies, lodging assistance, and utility payments to families in need.

The Spencer Kult Memorial Family Assistance Fund (Spencer’s Fund) is available to all members of C.H.I.N.

Who is eligible to make a request?
Spencer’s Fund will honor requests from members directly, requests from members on behalf of other members, and requests from friends and families on behalf of members. We encourage local members to make requests for families experiencing difficult hospitalizations on their behalf. We have all made incredible connections in our "global waiting room" and Spencer’s Fund would like to reach out and help during those stressful times.

Requests can be made at any time by emailing SpencersFund@tchin.org or via fax at 314-416-0449. C.H.I.N. membership will be verified before a gift request from Spencer’s Fund is fulfilled.