Upcoming Events

Tennis Mixer - Memphis Event
Mar
27

Tennis Mixer - Memphis Event

Bring your "A" game for a women-only tennis mixer benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund (FSF).

Thursday, March 27
Leftwich Tennis Center Outdoor Courts
Check-in begins at 5 p.m. Play begins at 6 p.m.
Rain date: Monday, March 31. No refunds will be given.

 Purchase “match point draw” prize tickets for $10 each!
Prizes include a Wilson Tennis Racquet, Botox Session, Rotolo's Gift Card, Armado Large Woven Bag, Autographed Penny Hardaway Basketball, Autographed Ryan Silverfield Football, South of Beale Gift Card, Jena Miller Home Organization, Stovall Foam Cups, Mahjong Mat, Forever Fit Personal Training, Mind Body Haus 1 Month Unlimited, and MUS Private Tennis Lesson! 

The FSF tennis mixer is a round robin format where each team of two rotates against other teams in the same flight. Prizes will be given for the winners of each flight. Check-in begins at 5 PM, and match play begins at 5:30 PM. Players will receive complimentary dinner and two drink tickets (additional drinks are available for purchase).

 Register as a team or individual!

We welcome all players to register either with a friend or as an individual. If you register as an individual, we will pair you with a partner. Registration requires you to add your individual or combined team tennis rating.

 Early bird pricing through January 31
$90/individual or $180/team

Regular pricing begins on February 1
$100/individual or $200/team

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please read the letter and levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Presenting

Argent

Ace

ActiveTracks

NFC Investments, LLC

Serve

Harris Shelton

Kitchens Unlimited

Northwestern Mutual

Travel with Tricia

Woodson & Susannah Whitehead

In-Kind

Ajax Distributing

Alma Del Jaguar

ContractingPRO

Elizabeth Cameron

JoJo’s Espresso

Pop Culture Memphis

Committee:

Jennifer Gladstone - Co-chair
Mallory Podesta - Co-chair

Tricia Adrian
Tricia Harris
Rebecca Nenon
Morgan Sanders
Ann Sneed
Leah Williford
Courtney Wright

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10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction
Apr
11

10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction presented by Northwestern Mutual. Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, craft beers and seltzers, fine wines, live music, and exciting live and silent auctions. The event takes place at the FedEx Event Center on Friday, April 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale for $100/individual and $200/couple. Get your tickets now and don't miss the chance to make a difference while having fun at this annual event that has touched countless lives.

We are looking for auction items!

If you would like to donate an item to our live or silent auction, please click HERE to complete our auction donation form.

For more information, email events@forrestspencefund.org

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting

Northwestern Mutual

Understanding

Hamp and Nancy Holcomb

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Hope

A-Team Roofing

David Anderson Architect

Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc.

Holly and Jason Cousar

Lexus of Memphis

M. Palazola Produce Co.

Meredith and Claude Russ

Raymond James

Walnut Grove Dental Group

Friend of the Fund

Frances Lawhead, MD & Emily Overholser, MD - Memphis Dermatology Clinic

Frazee Investment Consulting, Inc.

Gerber Taylor

Gusmus Construction

Lewis Thomason, P.C.

Matthew Gant State Farm

Parket Rhett State Farm

SouthernSun Asset Management

The William Martin Family

Villa Castrioti

In-Kind

Peerless Printing Company

Pop Culture

Rebekah Page Event Design

Wiseacre Brewing Company


If you would like to be a sponsor, please click HERE for information and levels and click HERE to fill out the Sponsorship form. For more information, email events@forrestspencefund.org.

Thank you to the committee!

Caroline Conrad
Jennifer Hobson
Katie Moore
Brannon Schroerlucke
Libby Wilson

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Apr
15

Mom's Bereavement Support Group

Mom’s Bereavement Support Group

Led by Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother 

When: April 15 6:30 - 7:45 P.M.

Where: Forrest Spence Fund
Counseling & Community Center
2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Join us as we gather as a group of moms to support each other. No matter where you are on your journey, all are welcome. Space is limited, so click the link below to register in advance. 

Feel free to reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspence.org with any additional questions.  

We look forward to seeing you in April!

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Lucy 115
Apr
26

Lucy 115

The Lucy 115 Bike Ride

Saturday, April 26
Nashville, TN to Sewanee, TN

In 2014, a small group of mostly Sewanee alumni cycled 115 miles from Nashville, TN to Sewanee, TN. What began on a whim has become an eagerly anticipated annual event. The ride has grown each year with additional riders, support and gear (SAG) teams, and fans awaiting the riders at the finish line. 

The 11th Lucy 115 will take place on April 26, 2025, in memory of Lucy Williford, the young daughter of Judson and Leah Williford.  The Lucy 115 supports The Forrest Spence Fund (FSF), headquartered in Memphis, TN, with services provided throughout the state and beyond.  Our goal is to have 25 riders each raising at least $1,000.

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
May
20

Mom's Bereavement Support Group

Mom’s Bereavement Support Group

Led by Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother 

When: May 20 6:30 - 7:45 P.M.

Where: Forrest Spence Fund
Counseling & Community Center
2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Join us as we gather as a group of moms to support each other. No matter where you are on your journey, all are welcome. Space is limited, so click the link below to register in advance. 

Feel free to reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspence.org with any additional questions.  

We look forward to seeing you in May!

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Jun
17

Mom's Bereavement Support Group

Mom’s Bereavement Support Group

Led by Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother 

When: June 17 6:30 - 7:45 P.M.

Where: Forrest Spence Fund
Counseling & Community Center
2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Join us as we gather as a group of moms to support each other. No matter where you are on your journey, all are welcome. Space is limited, so click the link below to register in advance. 

Feel free to reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspence.org with any additional questions.  

We look forward to seeing you in June!

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Jul
15

Mom's Bereavement Support Group

Mom’s Bereavement Support Group

Led by Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother 

When: July 15 6:30 - 7:45 P.M.

Where: Forrest Spence Fund
Counseling & Community Center
2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Join us as we gather as a group of moms to support each other. No matter where you are on your journey, all are welcome. Space is limited, so click the link below to register in advance. 

Feel free to reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspence.org with any additional questions.  

We look forward to seeing you in July!

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Le Bonheur Family Breakfast
Aug
12

Le Bonheur Family Breakfast

The Forrest Spence Fund in partnership with Chick-fil-A and Gibson's Donuts will be providing breakfast for families on Tuesday, August 12th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

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Le Bonheur Family Breakfast
Sep
9

Le Bonheur Family Breakfast

The Forrest Spence Fund in partnership with Chick-fil-A and Gibson's Donuts will be providing breakfast for families on Tuesday, September 9th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

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Le Bonheur Family Breakfast
Oct
21

Le Bonheur Family Breakfast

The Forrest Spence Fund in partnership with Chick-fil-A and Gibson's Donuts will be providing breakfast for families on Tuesday, October 21st from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

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Le Bonheur Family Breakfast
Nov
4

Le Bonheur Family Breakfast

The Forrest Spence Fund in partnership with Chick-fil-A and Gibson's Donuts will be providing breakfast for families on Tuesday, November 4th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

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Le Bonheur Family Breakfast
Dec
9

Le Bonheur Family Breakfast

The Forrest Spence Fund in partnership with Chick-fil-A and Gibson's Donuts will be providing breakfast for families on Tuesday, December 9th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

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