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.

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. 

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

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

Weiss & Glassell Orthodontics

Joker

Johnstone Supply

Dot

Northwestern Mutual

Wind In-Kind Drink

Brett Emerson - Professional Bartending Services

Paradox Catering

Committee

Janie Beanblossom
Cara Greenstein - Caramelized
Elizabeth Gordon
Cassie Lazzo - The Mahjologist
Tressa Ogles
Katelyn Porter

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.

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

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 tailgate spread in a cooler bag dropped off at your door.  The spread 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.

Gift a Cooler
Are you looking for the perfect way to show your support or say thank you? Purchasing a cooler is a great way to show someone that you care. Gifted coolers can be anonymous or include a personalized tag. If you are ordering more than one cooler but having them delivered to different addresses, please choose the total number of coolers you are ordering and fill out delivery instructions for each cooler. Send one to a neighbor, teacher, babysitter, grandparent, homebound friend or family, or new parents!

Help us bring smiles to families with a child currently hospitalized at Children's Hospital at Erlanger by purchasing a cooler for them. Choose “Yes - Family at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger” under “Is This a Gift” on the order form. Coolers will be delivered directly to the child's hospital room on the day of the event.

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, October 30 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 on at the following locations and times:

1. Downtown Chattanooga - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST

   Kennedy Outpatient Center - 900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403

2. Lookout Mountain, GA - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. EST

   Lookout Mountain City Hall - 1214 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

3. Dunlap, TN - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CST

   Dunlap Dental Center - 76 Cates Ave, Dunlap, TN 37327

Volunteers

We would love you have your help with setting up, packing coolers, or delivering coolers. Sign up list coming soon.

Sponsors

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

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.

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

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

Gusmus Construction

Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital

Bulldozer

Northwestern Mutual

Weiss & Glassell Orthodontics

Committee

Allison Bragg
Anne Claire Gleason
Jenny Gusmus
Malone Phillips

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

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