Upcoming Events

Tennis Mixer - Memphis Event
Bring your "A" game for a women-only tennis mixer benefiting families supported by the Forrest Spence Fund (FSF).
Thursday, March 27
Leftwich Tennis Center Outdoor Courts
Check-in begins at 5 p.m. Play begins at 6 p.m.
Rain date: Monday, March 31. No refunds will be given.
Purchase “match point draw” prize tickets for $10 each!
Prizes include a Wilson Tennis Racquet, Botox Session, Rotolo's Gift Card, Armado Large Woven Bag, Autographed Penny Hardaway Basketball, Autographed Ryan Silverfield Football, South of Beale Gift Card, Jena Miller Home Organization, Stovall Foam Cups, Mahjong Mat, Forever Fit Personal Training, Mind Body Haus 1 Month Unlimited, and MUS Private Tennis Lesson!
The FSF 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 PM, and match play begins at 5:30 PM. Players will receive complimentary 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.
Early bird pricing through January 31
$90/individual or $180/team
Regular pricing begins on February 1
$100/individual or $200/team
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please read the letter and levels and download and fill out the form or email events@forrestspencefund.org.
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting
Ace
Serve
Woodson & Susannah Whitehead
In-Kind
Committee:
Jennifer Gladstone - Co-chair
Mallory Podesta - Co-chair
Tricia Adrian
Tricia Harris
Rebecca Nenon
Morgan Sanders
Ann Sneed
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 8th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 10th Annual Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction presented by Northwestern Mutual. Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, craft beers and seltzers, fine wines, live music, and exciting live and silent auctions. The event takes place at the FedEx Event Center on Friday, April 11th at 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale for $100/individual and $200/couple. Get your tickets now and don't miss the chance to make a difference while having fun at this annual event that has touched countless lives.
We are looking for auction items!
If you would like to donate an item to our live or silent auction, please click HERE to complete our auction donation form.
For more information, email events@forrestspencefund.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting
Understanding
Hamp and Nancy Holcomb
Hope
Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc.
Holly and Jason Cousar
Meredith and Claude Russ
Raymond James
Friend of the Fund
Frances Lawhead, MD & Emily Overholser, MD - Memphis Dermatology Clinic
Frazee Investment Consulting, Inc.
The William Martin Family
In-Kind
If you would like to be a sponsor, please click HERE for information and levels and click HERE to fill out the Sponsorship form. For more information, email events@forrestspencefund.org.
Thank you to the committee!
Caroline Conrad
Jennifer Hobson
Katie Moore
Brannon Schroerlucke
Libby Wilson

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: April 15 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 April!

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

Lucy 115
The Lucy 115 Bike Ride
Saturday, April 26
Nashville, TN to Sewanee, TN
In 2014, a small group of mostly Sewanee alumni cycled 115 miles from Nashville, TN to Sewanee, TN. What began on a whim has become an eagerly anticipated annual event. The ride has grown each year with additional riders, support and gear (SAG) teams, and fans awaiting the riders at the finish line.
The 11th Lucy 115 will take place on April 26, 2025, in memory of Lucy Williford, the young daughter of Judson and Leah Williford. The Lucy 115 supports The Forrest Spence Fund (FSF), headquartered in Memphis, TN, with services provided throughout the state and beyond. Our goal is to have 25 riders each raising at least $1,000.

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 6th 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: May 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 May!

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, May 29th 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 10th 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: June 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 June!

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, June 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, July 8th 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: July 15 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 July!

Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, July 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, August 12th from 9-10am at the Le Bonheur lobby floor.

18th Annual Forrest Spence 5k
Save the date for the 18th Annual Forrest Spence 5k on August 23rd, 2025.
Sponsorship opportunities coming soon!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.