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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We Are Most Grateful For Your Support

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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.

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A Dec volunteer is kind hearted, of steady character, has experience volunteering and has deep compassion for sick children.
 

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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.

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How Does it Work?

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News & Media

Galentine’s Shop & Lunch Feb 12th, 2025

December 17, 2024

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…

5th Annual Kick Up Your Boots

October 16, 2023

Dec My Room kicked up some boots Friday, September 30, 2022, hosting its 5th annual Kick Up Your Boots for Kids at the House of Blues Houston. Multi-platinum country artist, Joe…

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Dell Children’s Kick Off

June 3, 2022

Dec My Room had a fantastic time kicking off at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas on June 1st. A team of 10 volunteers decorated 8 patient rooms with themes from Spiderman and dinosaurs for a 6 year old, all the unicorns and princesses for a 3 year old and two 4 year olds (popular theme!), Honduran futbol, motorcycles and wrestling for a 17 year old, lady bugs for a 13 year old, Legos and Super Mario for a 10 year old! So fun to personalize each space!

KXAN Austin covered the kick off: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/nonprofit-surprises-children-with-decorated-hospital-rooms/