Upcoming Events

Touch a Truck - Memphis Event
Nov
15

Touch a Truck - Memphis Event

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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. Mobile Ninja Gym will be on site for kids activities. 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

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

Mark Beanblossom, Attornery

Northwestern Mutual

Pro Health Clinic

Weiss & Glassell Orthodontics

Truck Vendors

City of Germantown - Ambulance, Fire Truck, Bearcat

LSI Graphics - Crane Bucket Truck

V. McGee, INC. - Dump Truck

MLGW - The Terminator/Utility Truck

Best Care Heating, Plumbing, and Air - Excavator

IMC Logistics - Mack Class A Semi

Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital - Ambulance

Memphis International Airport - Deicer

First Choice Farm & Lawn , HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, Grinder Taber Grinder - Hyundai Construction Equipment

Jim Keras Subaru - Subaru Kids Fire Truck and Show Car

Action News 5 - Storm Tracker

Memphis Police Department - Mounted Patrol Unit and Boat

Tennessee Department of Transportation

Food Truck Vendors

Primal Flames Grill

Mempops

901 Eats and Treats

901 Nacho Lemonade

Retro Coffee and Donuts

Llama’s Sweets and Treats

Funnel Cake Family

Que’s Sweet Heat

Committee

Allison Bragg
Anna Claire Gleason
Jenny Gusmus
Malone Phillips

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Nov
18

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: November 18 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 November!

Click HERE to Register
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Northwestern Mutual Bourbon and Blues
Nov
20

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.

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Christmas Toy Drive - Memphis
Dec
1
to Dec 12

Christmas Toy Drive - Memphis

Help us make sure the children of Memphis (plus their siblings and caregivers) who are hospitalized over Christmas receive gifts. Donate new and unwrapped toys to the Forrest Spence Fund Christmas Toy Drive from December 1 - December 12.

Volunteer

Check out our Christmas Wishlist and Amazon Smile Wishlist for gifts to purchase for each age group.

Please drop off or mail the unwrapped toys/gift cards by December 12th to:

Forrest Spence Fund Office
2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104

Office Hours:
Tuesdays 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Thursdays 8:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
If you need to drop at other times, please reach out to Pesi at pesi@forrestspencefund.org and she will work out a time with you.

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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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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Dec
16

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: December 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 December!

Click HERE to Register
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Christmas Dinner & Toy Shop at Le Bonheur
Dec
22

Christmas Dinner & Toy Shop at Le Bonheur

A traditional Christmas dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, December 22nd from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM. The TOY SHOP will be open from 4:00 - 7:00pm, offering free gifts for hospitalized children and their siblings.

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Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Jan
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: January 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 January!

Click HERE to Register
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