Fundraiser to aid Spence family with bills

COEUR d'ALENE - A concert, dinner and auction fundraiser to benefit Kootenai County cancer victim Scott Spence and his family will be held at the Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn on Thursday.

Spence has had bladder cancer for the past 12 years and has had several surgeries to remove tumors.

Spence recently had surgery for malignant melanoma on his chest.

Spence is a kitchen designer for Huntwood Cabinets, but his medical insurance was eliminated three years ago. He does not qualify for government assistance because he works.

"Scott Spence is a strong and positive man who looks forward to the day he can walk back onto stage at Real Life Ministries and play his beautiful music," said Cindy Spence, who celebrated her 27th anniversary with Scott on Friday.

Music will be provided by Dave Irish. There will be silent and live auctions. Donations are needed and being accepted.

Call the Coeur d'Alene Inn at 765-3200 for tickets or stop by the hotel at 506 W. Appleway Ave. The front desk is manned 24 hours per day. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner starts at 7.