Upcoming Events
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 (Entry is $5/person or $20/family max) for a fun morning of exploration, music, and games. Face painting and balloon animals 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.
We are looking for Sponsors and vehicles!
For information on sponsor levels, please click here, and to fill out a sponsorship form, please click here. If you have questions or are interested in bringing a vehicle, email your Jessica Ganey at jessica@forrestspencefund.org.
Sponsors
Monster Truck
Sloane and Blake Hankins
Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital
Vendors
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 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 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!
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, November 25th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.
Adopt-a-Family (Nashville)
Our Adopt-a-Family Program is a great opportunity for a company or group to give back to one of our families this holiday season. FSF will provide you with a family's wish list of items for the children and parents to fulfill.
Deadline to adopt is December 1, and all items need to be collected by December 18.
To adopt a family or receive more information, please reach out to our Nashville Director at holly@forrestspencefund.org.
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.
Click HERE to sign up to help volunteer!
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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:
Mondays 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
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.
Check out our Christmas Wishlist and Amazon Smile Wishlist for gifts to purchase for each age group. When linking to Smile.Amazon.com, please mark the Forrest Spence Fund as the non-profit you would like to give back to, and we will receive a percentage of every purchase made.
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 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 December!
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 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 January!
10th Annual No Show Ball Memphis
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.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please read the letter and levels and download and fill out the form or email Jessica Ganey at jessica@forrestspencefund.org.
Grind In-Kind Food/Drink
Blues
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: February 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 February!
No Show Ball - Nashville
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.
Sponsors
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please read the letter and levels and download and fill out the form. You can email Holly Carpenter at holly@forrestspencefund.org with any questions.
Committee Members
If you are interested in helping with the event, please email Holly Carpenter at holly@forrestspencefund.org.
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 Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt” or “Yes - Family at TriStar Centennial Medical Center” 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.
Tennis Mixer - Memphis Event
Grab your partner and bring your ‘A"‘ game for an evening benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund. Enjoy snacks and drinks as you play and spectate.
Information coming soon for potential Sponsors.
10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction
Save the Date for the 10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction on April 11th, 2025!
Sponsor Information Coming Soon
6th 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.
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, November 2 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:
Downtown Chattanooga - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST
Kennedy Outpatient Center - 900 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Lookout Mountain, GA - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. EST
Lookout Mountain City Hall - 1214 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
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. Check out the sign up list to find a spot!
Sponsors
Presenting
Children’s Hospital at Erlanger
River
Bluff In-Kind Food/Drink
Bluff View Bakery
Little Coyote
Trails
University Surgical Associates
Friend of the Fund
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Harper
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please read the letter and levels and download and fill out the form or email Alora Haney at alora@forrestspencefund.org.