Forrest Spence Fund

Forrest Spence Fund

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Visit www.forrestspencefund.org to learn more about the Fund. While in the PICU, Forrest and his family underwent an indescribable journey of highs and lows.

The Forrest Spence Fund is an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 2007 in memory of Robert Forrest Spence. The Forrest Spence Fund begins with the story of Brittany and David Spence's first child, Robert Forrest Spence, born on September 10, 2007. Shortly after birth Forrest developed complications and was transported to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Le Bonheur Child

08/06/2026

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity as the school year kicks off? Help us assemble Unit Appreciation and Snack Bags!

This is a great project to do with school groups, sports teams, or friends—on your own time and at your own pace!

Interested? DM us or email [email protected]

08/04/2026

We assisted the family of 18 year old, Jamiya, a St. Jude patient with a credit card payment during her treatment.

08/03/2026

Grief can feel isolating, but no family should have to walk through it alone.

The Forrest Spence Fund is grateful to partner with Mammie’s Poppy Plates to provide a custom plate to families after the loss of a child, a special way to honor their child’s life and remind them they are not alone. Listen to Episode 109 to hear more from Alyssa O’Doherty.

forrestspencefund.org/podcast

07/29/2026

Assisting with hospital needs is one of the four core pillars of our mission. Each month, we look for needs in our area children’s hospitals and do our best to meet them.

07/28/2026

Anna is now 18 and we were able to assist her family with a car note while she was a patient at St. Jude.

07/27/2026

Take a listen to our latest podcast episode featuring Alyssa O'Doherty. Alyssa shares the story of her daughter, Annie, who was born with Trisomy 13. After spending three precious hours with Annie following her birth, Annie went to be with Jesus. We are incredibly grateful to Alyssa and her family for sharing their story and partnering with the Forrest Spence Fund to continue honoring Annie's life and legacy.

forrestspencefund.org/podcast

07/24/2026

Behind every sponsor is a heart for our mission.

Thank you to sponsors like Meredith & Claude Russ for believing in the work we do and the families we serve.

Join sponsors like them at one of our upcoming events and help make a difference for local families.

https://forrestspencefund.org/events/11th-annual-cocktail-party-and-auction

07/22/2026

We are always honored to assist families in Chattanooga who have a chronically or critically ill child.

07/21/2026

Happy Birthday, Brittany! We are so grateful for all you do for us and the families we serve ♥️

07/21/2026

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The Forrest Spence Fund is a non-profit organization that assists with non-medical needs of critically & chronically ill children and their families.

Watch this week's 'Greater Memphis on a Mission' here: https://wreg.com/greater-memphis-on-a-mission/greater-memphis-on-a-mission-the-forrest-spence-fund/

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2112 Court Avenue
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11am
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm