In the Face of Illness
Forrest Spence Fund
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About This Podcast
In the Face of Illness is a podcast committed to supporting our listeners through education. Our podcast will both inform and support our listeners by discussing the many facets of childhood health and healthcare. We will interview both health care professionals, and families who have been through the fire to glean their wisdom and their advice for others who want to learn more. Ultimately, we are here to offer hope in the face of illness.
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Recent Episodes
S1E101 101. Alexis Daniel - 2026 Events
Join us as Alexis Daniel shares an inside look at the new and returning 2026 Forrest Spence Fund events across Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga. From the introduction of our new Couples Pickleball…
S1E100 100. Brittany Spence - Letters to Families
In honor of our 100th episode, we’re sharing something deeply personal — Letters to Families. This episode features words from caregivers and members of our staff, written for those caring for or…
S1E99 99. Brittany Barnett - Staff Member
Brittany Barnett chats with us about the role of patient- and family-centered care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and how caregiver voices help shape the patient experience.As the Manager…
S1E98 98. Brittany Spence - Closing Out 2025
We’re closing out the year with highlights from Touch a Truck, a behind-the-scenes look at our 15th Annual Christmas Toy Store, and why your end-of-year support means so much to the families we…
S1E97 97. Alexis Daniel - Fall Events
Alexis Daniel chats about our upcoming events this fall! Our show host is Brittany Spence and our Executive Producer is Castria.Subscribe today to stay up to date and don’t forget to leave a rating…
S1E96 96. Michelle Harris - Staff Member
Our guest, Michelle Harris, chats with us about her role as the Clinical Director for the Cardiac Care Unit and CVICU at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Our show host is Brittany Spence and our…
S1E95 95. Brittany Spence - Forest of Hope
Join Brittany Spence as she shares the story behind Forest of Hope, a children’s book born from Forrest’s legacy and the mission of the Forrest Spence Fund to bring comfort, healing, and hope to…
S1E94 94. Jessica Fleener - Staff Member
Our guest, Jessica Fleener, chats with us about her role as the Clinical Director for the Neuroscience and Infant Toddler units at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Our show host is Brittany Spence and…
S1E93 93. Pesi Katz - 5K Update
Pesi Katz chats about our upcoming 5K on August 23rd. Sign up by going to https://forrestspence5k.raceroster.com. We hope to see you there for a fun day! Our show host is Brittany Spence and our…
S1E92 92. Cindy Lytle - A Family Story
In this episode, Cindy Lytle shares the story of her son, Owen, who passed away shortly after birth. After being sent to the hospital earlier than expected in her pregnancy, Cindy reflects on Owen’s…
S1E91 91. Natalie and Jim Meeks - Northwestern Mutual
Our guests, Natalie and Jim Meeks share why they chose to partner with the Forrest Spence Fund. He reflects on the values that drew him to the mission and why supporting families facing medical…
S1E90 90. Alexis Connor- Staff Member
Our guest, Alexis Connor, chats with us about our Counseling and Community Center and the resources available. We host support groups, have a variety of upcoming events for Mental Health Awareness…
S1E89 89. Callie Jaggers- Staff Member
Our guest, Callie Jaggers, shares about her role as a Child Life Specialist at Le Bonheur. During her time, she helps children and their families feel comfortable and supported. Our show host is…
S1E88 88. Erin Lasley- Staff Member
Our guest, Erin Lasley chats with us about her role as the Coordinator of the Family Resource Center and All Kids Academy at Le Bonheur. Our show host is Brittany Spence and our Executive Producer is…
S1E87 87. Alexis Grace Connor- Staff Member
Our guest, Alexis Grace Connor, chats with us about her role as the Event and Center Coordinator at the Forrest Spence Fund. She shares some exciting new and returning events we have coming up and…
S1E86 86. Pesi Katz and Alexis Connor- Spring for Forrest
Pesi and Alexis chat with us about our upcoming Spring for Forrest Cocktail Party and Auction event on April 11. We will have live music, delicious food, a live and silent auction, and more! You can…
S1E85 85. Katy Rower and Sarah Dowing - Staff Member
Our guests, Katy and Sarah chat with us about their positions at Le Bonhuer. Katy leads the Extracorporeal Therapies Service Line and Sarah is the ECTS Coordinator. Our show host is Brittany Spence…
S1E84 84. Rachel Wells - Staff Member
Our guest, Rachel Wells chats with us about her role as the Director of Social Work at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Our show host is Brittany Spence and our Executive Producer is Castria.Subscribe…
S1E83 83. Pesi Katz - 10th Annual No Show Ball Memphis
Pesi Katz chats with us about our upcoming No Show Ball on Saturday, February 8th in Memphis, TN. The No Show Ball comes to you in the form of a dinner in a cooler bag dropped off at your door.…
S1E82 82. Brooke Denson - A Family Story
Our guest, Brooke Denson, shares the story of her daughter Audrey, who was admitted to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital at 5 weeks old, and went to be with Jesus on Good Friday of 2023. Brooke’s time…
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In the Face of Illness has published 100 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
In the Face of Illness is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 39m.
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