One of the rooms is a special lounge created just for teenagers. Complete with video games, air hockey, and other engaging activities, this room provides teens with a space where they can relax and have fun, offering a much-needed escape from the hospital environment. This room was designed by Michele Ruppert with Bungalow Palm Beach.

For younger children, a playful submarine-themed room brings an underwater adventure to life. Filled with bright colors, interactive toys, and engaging activities, this space sparks creativity and imagination, helping to reduce the stress and anxiety that can come with being in a hospital. Meghan Crowley and Katie Shobel with Studio Riverside designed the room.  Artist Niki Yetman with A Painted Peace provided the artwork.  

“These new playrooms are designed with the goal of making each child’s stay at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital as comfortable and positive as possible,” said Cynthia McCauley, Chief Executive Officer at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center. “We understand that being in the hospital can be a difficult experience for children and their families. By offering spaces where kids can be kids, we hope to make a real difference in their healing journey.  Together, we say, ‘thank you’ to the Chasin A Dream Foundation, because these rooms coming to life would not have been possible without them.”

“Chasin A Dream Foundation is thrilled to partner with Palm Beach Children's Hospital to bring these special rooms to life for hospitalized children,” said Lori Griffith, the founder of Chasin A Dream. “This project has been a long-time dream of mine, coming full circle from my beginnings at St. Mary's with the Neonatal Physician Practice, to founding Chasin A Dream in 2017. These playrooms will allow us to reach and support even more children in our community who are in need.”