Creating A Healing Place
For Hospitalized Pediatric and Young Adult Patients
The Founding Story
It began at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, when mother-daughter duo, Susan and Kendall Plank, were asked to do something for JB, a family member's friend who was scheduled to be admitted to the hospital for at least 3 weeks, away from his family and friends in Austin, TX.
Susan and Kendall decided they wanted to do something to make JB's stay more comfortable. They learned that JB's interests were all things Texas Longhorn, and the Planks shopped around town to customize a comforting, colorful, cozy burnt oranged colored room for JB.
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Donation
We are most grateful for your support. Dec My Room is a unique and innovative charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and young adults.
Volunteer
A Dec volunteer is kind hearted, of steady character, has experience volunteering and has deep compassion for sick children.
How Does it Work?
Gather the Supplies
Surprise the Patient
Create A Healing Place
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News & Media
Room To Grow
April 8, 2026
8th Annual North Texas Room To Grow Luncheon, featuring Interior Design and Fashion Presentations Please join Co-chairs Erika Burton and Melissa Smrekar at our Spring Room To Grow event, benefiting Dec…
Galentine’s Shop & Lunch Wednesday, Feb 11th, 2026
Galentine’s Shop & Lunch Join us for a fun-filled Galentine’s Shop & Lunch event, where shopping meets giving! Enjoy a delightful day of shopping at Tootsies, with a portion of…
8th Annual Kick Up Your Boots for Kids
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