Memphis
The Forrest Spence Fund story started in Memphis.
The Forrest Spence Fund begins on September 10, 2007, with the story of Brittany and David Spence's first child, Robert Forrest Spence. Shortly after birth, Forrest developed complications and was transported to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where he fought valiantly for life for 55 days before his illness overtook him. While in the PICU, Forrest and his family underwent an indescribable journey of highs and lows.
Counseling and Community Center
The Forrest Spence Fund Counseling and Community Center is open to local community groups for service projects, church support groups, prayer circles, and meetings. We also welcome schools, PTA, educational workshops, youth groups, volunteer projects, and employee engagement events. We are looking for licensed therapists willing to meet with those seeking counseling in our center as well. You can fill out one of the forms below for more information. Come use our space to make a difference in the community in your own way!
There is no cost to use our beautifully furnished space, and it can host 15-18 people comfortably. You can even access without our staff being present with a secure gate and door code.
Programs
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
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Bereavement supplies for comfort and respite as they walk the road of saying goodbye to their child
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Cakes for children in the hospital over their birthday provided by a partnership between Child Life, the FSF, and area bakers
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Coolers provided to the lactation team for breastfeeding mothers to transport their breastmilk from home to the hospital and vice versa
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Tote bags assembled with essential and fun items for caregivers and patients in difficult situations or lengthy stays
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Tote bags containing developmental toys delivered quarterly for NICU babies reaching milestones
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A cart that is filled with toiletry items that is offered to all caregivers and patients bedside.
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Sessions, usually six-twelve, with a licensed counselor for families who have lost a child or have experienced a child’s severe diagnosis
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Financial assistance provided to caregivers to help them meet their non-medical needs. Examples are rent, phone, care & utility bills
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Monthly individual meals served or delivered to 250 patients and caregivers in the hospital
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Monthly individual meals served or delivered to 250 patients and caregivers in the hospital
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Providing grants to families demonstrating need.
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The Forrest Sibling Playroom is a dedicated place at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital that provides short-term care for siblings. The interactive environment gives siblings access to supervised play, while parents and caregivers focus on the needs of their sick or hospitalized child.
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$5000 worth of $25 cards given annually to social work to pass out to caregivers who need transportation assistance.
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Program which includes lots of age appropriate items that children in the CVICU can use and enjoy while spending time in the CVICU
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As requested, we provide items for different units within the hospital, such as highchairs, swings, bouncies, sea soothers, etc.
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Angel dear lovies given to babies in the CVICU and NICU and to children under two years old
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Meal vouchers totaling $5,000 annually given to families or caregivers to assist with eating from the hospital cafeteria
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A center filled with developmental items that promotes the health and well-being of NICU babies.
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A center filled with developmental items requested by Rehab Therapists that promotes the health and well-being of PICU patients.
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Books for all ages are delivered as requested to the PICU waiting room bookshelf we provided.
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Bags with snacks and water delivered monthly to Emergency Department and Cardiac Clinic
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Provides therapeutic intervention that focuses on grief and coping for siblings who are processing a loss
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100 bags with snacks, pen, magnet delivered monthly to thank Le Bonheur staff
Methodist Le Bonheur
Germantown Hospital
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Twenty-five books delivered monthly to the NICU
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As requested, we provide items for different units within the hospital, such as highchairs, swings, bouncies, sea soothers, etc.
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Angel dear lovies given to babies in the CVICU
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Developmental items donated as requested by Child Life Specialists and therapists
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Bags with snacks and water delivered monthly to NICU
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
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Financial assistance for families with a sick child, such as payments for rent, phone & utilities
Spence and Becky Wilson
Baptist Children’s Hospital
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Fifty infant books delivered monthly to the NICU
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As requested, we provide items for different units within the hospital, such as highchairs, swings, bouncies, sea soothers, etc.
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Angel dear lovies given to babies in the NICU
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Bereavement supplies for comfort and respite as they walk the road of saying goodbye to their child
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Cakes for children in the hospital over their birthday provided by a partnership between Child Life, the FSF, and area bakers
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Tote bags assembled with essential and fun items for caregiver and patients, age specific for those in difficult situations or lengthy stay
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25 bags with developmental toys delivered quarterly for NICU babies reaching milestones.
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Quarterly individual meals delivered to 100 caregivers.
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$5000 worth of $25 cards given annually to social work to pass out to caregivers who need transportation assistance.
Regional One Health
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Coolers provided to the lactation team for breastfeeding mothers to transport their breastmilk from home to the hospital and vice versa
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Tote bags containing developmental toys delivered quarterly for NICU babies reaching milestones
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Item descriptionMeal vouchers totaling $1,200 annually given to families or caregivers to assist with eating from the hospital cafeteria
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Center filled with developmental items, which promote the health and wellbeing of NICU babieItem description
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Bags with snacks, pen, and a magnet delivered quarterly to thank Regional One Health NICU staff
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Mamie’s Poppy Plates are keepsake plates for families who have experienced the loss of their child and our hope for these plates is that parents will find comfort in their grief through the preservation of precious memories of their child.
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$5000 worth of $25 cards given annually to social work to pass out to caregivers who need transportation assistance.
QOLA Care
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Mammie’s Poppy Keepsake Plates given to families who have experienced the loss of their child in hope that they will find comfort in their grief through the preservation of precious memories of their child
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Financial assistance for families with a sick child, such as payments for rent, phone & utilities
How to Get Involved
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Sign up to volunteer will be available in November.
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Contact Information:
2112 Court Ave, Memphis, TN 38014
Phone: 901-421-6909
Fax: 901-646-6364
Hours: Monday 8:30-11:30, Tuesday 8:30-2:30, Thursday 8:30-2:30