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?
Gather the Supplies
Surprise the Patient
Create A Healing Place
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News & Media
5th Annual Kick Up Your Boots
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…
Dell Children’s Kick Off
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/
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.