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: August 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 August!

18th Annual Forrest Spence 5k
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
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
Strength

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, August 28th 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, September 9th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

Forest of Hope Book Release Party
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.
Books will be available for preorder and to purchase at the event for $20. You can buy one for yourself or for one of the families we serve.
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!

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. We will have 25 tables available for purchase. Come enjoy competing and mingling while enjoying snacks and beverages. Registration includes 2 drink tickets per person. Doors open at 6:30 for check in and play will begin at 7:15.
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Presenting
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.

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 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:
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. 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.

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 event at Overton Square Courtyard for a movie viewing, drink, and popcorn.
Thursday, November 6th
6:30 doors open, seating is first-come first first-served
Movie begins at 7pm
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe
• Pumpkin painting while you watch
• Bring your own blankets and chair
• Beverages for sale (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

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.