Upcoming Events
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, February 26th 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, March 3rd from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: March 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in March!
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, March 19th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.
Tennis Mixer - Memphis Event
Bring your "A" game for a women-only tennis mixer benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund.
Thursday, March 26
Leftwich Tennis Center Outdoor Courts
Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Play begins at 6 p.m.
Rain date: Wednesday, April 1. No refunds will be given.
“Match point draw” prize tickets available for $10 each for a chance to win wonderful prizes!
Prizes include a Tennis Racquet, Botox Session, Rotolo's Gift Card, and Amado Woven Bag!
The 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 5:30 PM, and match play begins at 6 PM. Players will receive 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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please check out the levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting
Ace
Serve
Diane Vescovo
In-Kind
Committee:
Jennifer Gladstone - Chair
Mary Grace Gentry
Jenni Harris
Tricia Harris
Rebecca Nenon
Mandy Powell
Leah Williford
Courtney Wright
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, April 14th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, April 16th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: April 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in April!
Tennis Mixer - Nashville Event
Bring your "A" game for a women-only tennis mixer benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund.
Thursday, April 23
Maryland Farms YMCA Tennis Courts
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM Play begins at 6:15 PM
No refunds
The 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 6:00 PM, and match play begins at 6:15 PM. Players will receive light appetizers and one drink ticket (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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please check out the levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.
7th Annual No Show Ball - Chattanooga
The No Show Ball is a play on the truth that most of the fundraisers we participate in are events you have to attend. But on the day of the No Show Ball, the event comes to you in the form of a dinner in a cooler bag dropped off at your door. Dinner inside the cooler will feed 4. Coolers can be purchased for yourself, for someone else as a gift, or for a family in the hospital. Gifted coolers can be anonymous or include a personalized tag. Send one to a neighbor, teacher, babysitter, grandparent, homebound friend, or new parents!
Delivery or Pick Up
If you live in Hamilton County, you can choose delivery on the order form to have a cooler delivered on Saturday, April 25 between 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you live outside of Hamilton County or prefer to pick up your cooler, you can choose your preferred pick up location on the order form. You can pick up your cooler. Location and times will be udpated soon.
Downtown Chattanooga - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Kennedy Outpatient Center - 900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403Dunlap, TN - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CST
Austin Davis & Mitchell Attorney Firm - 109 East Cherry St, Dunlap, TN 37327
Volunteers
We would love you have your help with setting up, packing coolers, or delivering coolers. Check out the sign up list to find a spot.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please review the level options and download and fill out the form or email Maddie Haddow at maddie@forrestspencefund.org.
River
Bluffs In-Kind Food/Drink
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, May 12th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: May 19, 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in May!
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 21st 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, June 9th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Pickleball Tournament - Memphis Event
Bring your "A" game for a co-ed pickleball tournament benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund.
Saturday, June 13
Bluff City Pickleball
Check-in begins at 9:45 AM. Play begins at 10:00 AM.
No refunds will be given.
The tennis mixer is a round robin format where each team of two rotates against other teams at the same level. Prizes will be given for the winners at each level. Players will receive brunch snacks and two drinks (additional drinks are available for purchase).
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please check out the levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: June 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in June.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, June 25th 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, July 7th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 16th 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, August 11th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, August 20th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.
19th Annual Forrest Spence 5k
We are excited for the 2026 5K! Check out last year’s video and photos.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please check out the levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!
Inspiration
Courage
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 8th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, September 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, October 13th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd 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 3rd from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
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 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Presenting
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, November 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, December 8th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, December 21st from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.

