Shine a Light 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction

September 26, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Event Details

Enjoy a fun-filled evening to raise vital funds for Spreading Sunshine’s mission of supporting families affected by pediatric illness and special needs. Dinner provided by Pink Flamingo catering.

Orion Hill Venue

Where

Orion Hill

12055 Donelson Rd
Arlington, TN 38002

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When

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Happy hour begins at 5:00 PM

Keynote Speaker

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Steve Phipps

President, Wayfind Marketing
Certified “They Ask, You Answer” Coach

Steve’s connection to Spreading Sunshine is more than professional—it’s personal. After his family experienced the care and support of our Year of Sunshine program, he witnessed firsthand the profound impact our organization has on families facing difficult times. Since 2017, Steve has been a dedicated donor and volunteer, consistently contributing his time and resources to support Spreading Sunshine.

With over 25 years of marketing expertise, Steve leads Wayfind Marketing with a passion for helping businesses grow without the usual headaches. 

Young boy with down syndrome being thrown in the air by his dad
Boy in wheelchair drawing a picture with his mom.
Young boy wearing a hospital gown

When a child faces serious illness or special needs, it doesn’t just impact them –

It impacts the whole family.

Did you know that thousands of Mid-South families are caring for children with life-limiting illnesses? Between treatments, constant health challenges, and financial burdens, finding a spare moment can seem impossible. Plus, the absence of familiar community support only adds to the weight of their situation.

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NO Parent should have to face childhood illness alone!

At Spreading Sunshine, we step in to offer the love, support, and community these families desperately need.

Join us for our Benefit Dinner to learn more about Spreading Sunshine, the work we do, and how you can partner with us in helping families in crisis.

A special thanks to our Title Sponsor:

Chick fil A The Shoppes at Bartlett

Since 2018, Allen has been the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A at The Shoppes at Bartlett in Bartlett, Tennessee. He recently opened the Austin Peay store. Under his guidance, his team has consistently won Chick-fil-A awards for food safety and outstanding performance.

Allen believes in making a positive impact where he lives and works. Since 2019, his location has provided financial support and dinner that we serve at Le Bonheur hospital.

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“Spreading Sunshine doesn’t just come in, provide a meal, and then move on to the next family. They are dedicated to these families and walk with them in their journey from beginning to end.”

“Supporting Spreading Sunshine was a natural choice for us after our personal experience with our child at Le Bonheur. We saw firsthand how many families need love, support, and a sense of community! Spreading Sunshine meeting those needs through spiritual, practical, and emotional care resonated deeply with us.”

Allen Arant
Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A (The Shoppes at Bartlett)

Our Impact Sponsors:

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Our Connect Sponsors:

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