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
Absolutely Memorial Magazine Article on Dec My Room
In pediatric hospitals across the country, you might notice something unexpected: smiles!
Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Dec My Room created a half dozen “healing places” at Children’s Medical Center Dallas on Monday, March 23rd. New volunteers were trained and decorated rooms. ABC News’, Jim Ryan interviewed Susan Plank, Founder and President, at the hospital.
Tootsies Love’s in Fashion benefitting Dec My Room
Once again, Houstonians really showed their generosity with time and charitable dollars! Dec My Room raised over $100,000 showcasing a grand partnership with Co-Chair couples Hanna & Cal McNair and Joanna & Brad Marks.