Upcoming Events
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: August 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in August.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, August 20th from 6:00 PM -7:00 PM.
19th Annual Forrest Spence 5k
Packet Pickup Schedule
Thursday, August 27 - 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics - 7887 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138
Friday, August 28 - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Forrest Spence Fund - 2112 Court Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Saturday, August 29 - 6:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Shelby Farms Park - Mullins Station Event Field
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting
Inspiration
Claudia and Edward Scott
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 Speelman Family
Resilience
Audrey Denson
Burleson’s Auto & Diesel Repair
Friends of John Gillespie
Gary and Jennifer Giles
Jason and Jessica Pressgrove
John Wittber Family
The Casey and Colton Cockrum Family
The Futrell Family
The Mary Witten Smith Family
Strength
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 8th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Forrest Fest
Come support our 10 Forrest Future Leader teams as they compete for the most points at Forrest Fest! Each team will host a fundraising booth with items such as crafts, drinks, treats, games, face painting, and more, on Sunday, September 13th from 2 - 4 in Overton Square Courtyard. Admittance is $5/person and the points from the funds raised will be split equally among the teams. We hope you can make it! Parking is available on side streets and the parking garage at 2100 Monroe Avenue. For additional parking information, check out Overton Square’s website.
Click here for more information about the Forrest Futures Leaders program.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: September 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Tiles and Treasures Online Auction & Mahjong Mingle - Nashville Event
We are excited to host an online auction beginning Thursday, September 17 and ending with a mahjong game night on Thursday, October 1. You can begin viewing and bidding on items on Thursday, September 17, and all items will be on display at the mahjong event. Registration for a table of four or as an individual are available for purchase. Options include open play and assistance with an instructor. Doors open at 6:00 for check in and snacking, and play will begin at 6:30. Come ready for an evening of competing and mingling while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages and supporting families of critically or chronically ill children.
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Dot Level
Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
The LaRoche Family Foundation
Mahjong Mingle - Memphis Event
Wear your favorite denim and bring your dots on September 17, 2026 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for an evening of competing and mingling while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages. Check in will begin at 6:00 PM, and play will begin at 6:30 PM. The location address is 6579 Kirby Forest Cove. The Mahjologist will be there with helpful tips and have a table of mahjong tiles and accessories examples for order. We can't wait to have a fantastic time of competition and mingling while enjoying heavy appetizers and beverages and raising funds to support families with critically or chronically ill children.
Select one person to register your table of four for the evening. Tile sets are not provided, so one person at the table will need to provide those supplies. Everyone at the table needs to bring their current NMJL card.
Purchase tickets for the Mahjong Mystery Pull for a chance to win a wonderful prize!
Sponsors
We would love to have you as a sponsor. Check out the sponsor level options and form.
Presenting
Joker
In Kind
Committee
Teresa Daniel - Chair
Cassie Lazzo
Elizabeth Gordon
Janie Beanblossom
Molly Moses
Tressa Ogles
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, September 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, October 13th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: October 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in October.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Thursday, October 22nd 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 3rd from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
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 12:00 PM - 12:30 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
Burleson’s Auto & Diesel Repair
Bulldozer
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Mom's Bereavement Support Group
Led by: Brittany Spence, Executive Director of the Forrest Spence Fund and bereaved mother
When: November 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 above to register in advance. Reach out to Brittany at brittany@forrestspencefund.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you in November.
11th Annual Cocktail Party and Auction
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we join with Northwestern Mutual Meeks Financial Group the Bourbon & Blues Cocktail Party and Auction. The event is back at the Children’s Museum of Memphis on Saturday, November 21st at 6:30 PM.
Thank you to our sponsors!
If you are interesting in sponsoring, please click HERE for information and levels and click HERE to fill out the sponsorship form. For more information, email events@forrestspencefund.org.
Presenting
Understanding
Meredith & Claude Russ
Hope
Friend of the Fund
In Kind Food/Drink
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, November 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, December 8th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.
Dinner at Le Bonheur
Dinner will be provided to families and caregivers at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital on Monday, December 21st 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 11th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Le Bonheur main entrance on the lobby floor.