Brittany Miller Spence (Omicron '98) and her husband David have created the Forrest Spence Fund in memory of their son Forrest, who passed away on November 4, 2007.
Goals of the Forrest Spence Fund
The Fund supplies a convenience basket for families with babies in the PICU who are facing an extended stay. Comfort items in the baskets include the following: a handmade blanket, roll of quarters for vending machines, magazines, lotion, hand sanitizer, stuffed animal, children's books, journal, the book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Child," chapstick, baby socks, baby hat, notecards, card to decorate for the baby's bed, snacks and water.
The Fund also provides for stocking the PICU wish list with items such as: Crib mobiles, CD players, CDs, Books, Blankets, Socks, Hats, Teethers, Crib mirrors, Sound machines, Night lights, Bubbles, Stuffed animals, Goodies, and treats for the PICU staff.
Last year, more than 1600 children and their families were cared for in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center. With each child, there came a story. It is these stories - stories of courage, love, fear, uncertainty, healing, joy and sadness - that explain the impact that Le Bonheur and its staff can have on a child, a family, even a community and a kingdom.
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