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.

We Are Most Grateful For Your Support
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?

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News & Media
Room to Grow 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the annual Room To Grow event took over the Neiman Marcus courtyard at NorthPark Centre with joyous energy. The attired matched the sentiment — bright neon, floral prints, and elegant heels filled the leafy space, dotted with elegant tables set for spring. Guests mingled, sipped a refreshing signature drink made with Mijenta tequila, and placed their bets on an expansive silent auction — which, naturally, included copious amounts of NorthPark gold.
Galentine’s 2022
Dec My Room’s 15th Anniversary was kicked off in 2022 with our annual Let’s Do Lunch – a Galentine’s theme on February 10, 2022. The luncheon was held at Federal American Grill – Hedwig Village and was highlighted by pop-up shopping, courtesy of Lauren Craft Collection, The Pajama Princess, Kelly K Designs, Haute & Cool Chocolates and Out of the Box.
Dallas coverage
Dallas Director, Karen Michelwicz, was interviewed on creating personalized, creative healing rooms for hospitalized children and teens.