Upcoming Events

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: September 16 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 September!

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, September 25th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

Mahjong Mingle- Memphis Event
We are excited to host the second annual mahjong game night on Tuesday, September 30. Our tables are sold out, but we still have Mahjong Mystery Pull tickets available for a chance to win 1 of 8 prizes. Doors open at 6:30 for check in and play will begin at 7:15. Come ready for an evening of competing and mingling while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages. Registration includes 2 drink tickets per person.
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Presenting
Joker
Dot
Wind In-Kind Drink
Brett Emerson - Professional Bartending Services
Committee
Janie Beanblossom
Cara Greenstein - Caramelized
Elizabeth Gordon
Cassie Lazzo - The Mahjologist
Tressa Ogles

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.

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: October 21 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 October!

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, October 23rd from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

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.

Movie Night
Join us for a free entry at Overton Square Courtyard for a movie viewing.
6:30 PM courtyard open for first-come first-served seating
7:00 PM movie begins
Bring your own blankets and chairs
Beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and snacks will be available to purchase.
Pumpkin painting activity available to purchase while you view the movie

Touch a Truck - Memphis Event
Come sit in the seat, honk the horn, and turn the wheel of your favorite community service vehicles. Bring your family for a fun morning of exploration, music, and games. Face painting will be provided free of charge from Tinker Tunes & Balloons. Food vendors will be on site with items for purchase. We would love for you to join us and learn more about the Forrest Spence Fund’s impact on the community.
If noises are not your favorite, there will be a horn free hour from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Presenting
Jim Keras Subaru Covington Pike
Big Rig
Pediatric Dental Care of Memphis
Monster Truck
Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital
Bulldozer
Committee
Allison Bragg
Anne Claire Gleason
Jenny Gusmus
Malone Phillips

Northwestern Mutual Bourbon and Blues
At Northwestern Mutual Meeks Financial Group, they believe in protecting what matters most, and nothing matters more than the health and hope of children facing serious medical challenges. We are proud to partner with them as they support the Forrest Spence Fund's mission to provide assistance to families battling childhood illness. Their commitment goes beyond financial planning—it's about planning for hope. When a child is sick, a family needs more than medical support. Join us at the second annual Bourbon and Blue event, and together, we can make a difference—one family, one child at a time. Thank you for helping us turn compassion into action.

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, November 24th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

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.

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, December 22nd from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

Forest of Hope Book Release Party
Books are available for preorder and to purchase at the event for $20. You can buy one for yourself, as a gift to someone else, or as a donation to a bereaved family. Pick-up options include at the book release party, a later date at our FSF office, or shipping. If you need to ship books, all books in the same order must be shipped to the same address. If you need to ship to different addresses, please place separate orders.
Stop by during lunch time from 11:30 AM -1:00 PM for a complimentary Playa Bowls smoothie cup or during the evening from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM for an ice cream treat! Forest of Hope will be read at 12:00 PM and 5:45 PM.
Marcy Millman Productions will snap your picture in her photo booth, and you can color your very own Forest of Hope bookmark in the Counseling and Community Center behind our main office space.
Information on how your contributions have allowed us to continue serving families for 18 years will be displayed throughout our office to learn more about us!
This book is written by Ruth Munday, Brittany's lactation consultant during Forrest's hospitalization and the one who encouraged Brittany to mentor families and share her story with others. The illustrator is Jennifer Thomas, graphic designer, artist, and logo designer of the Forrest Spence Fund almost 18 years ago and continues to design everything for the FSF today.

18th Annual Forrest Spence 5k
The 18th Annual Forrest Spence 5k was another huge success. We welcomed almost 1,200 participants and raised $150,000 to further our mission to supporting families with a critically or chronically ill child.
Sponsors
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!
Presenting
Inspiration
Edward & Claudia Scott
Jim Keras Subaru Covington Pike & Hacks Cross
The Chris Galjour Family
Courage
Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics
Kate and Rick Powell
Lexie Johnston, Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury Realtor
Pediatric Emergency Specialists
Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital
Belief
Audra and Chris Meduri
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
The Mary Witten Smith Family
The Speelman Family
Resilience
Friends of John Gillespie
Gary and Jennifer Giles
Jason and Jessica Pressgrove
John Wittber Family
The Cockrum Family
The Futrell Family