The One Mission Resource Room
Most One Mission programs take place inside the One Mission Resource Room at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Just like the living room in your home, the One Mission Resource Room is a place where patients and their families can come together, have fun and support one another.
It is the “hub” of who we are and what we do, every need is met for the patients and their families.
"The One Mission Resource Room eases the difficult cancer journey for patients, families and staff by being a place to learn, celebrate, socialize and support one another.
When a child is admitted, all normalcy goes out the window. School, play dates and all other routines are replaced with vital sign checks, doctor consultations and procedures. Through birthday parties, special occasion celebrations, themed family dinners and much more, the One Mission Resource Room helps to normalize the hospital experience and bring happiness into the lives of patients and their families."
– Lisa, MPH MSH RN CPHON Nurse Manager, Inpatient
Art can provide positive distraction and therapeutic activity while in the hospital. Patients and their families can participate in arts and crafts in the One Mission Resource Room at Boston Children’s Hospital, or activities can be brought bedside for patients who are unable to leave their rooms.
Oncology patients receive a specific bead to represent an important procedure or event in their treatment. Patients string their beads together to give them a sense of achievement and help them cope with the numerous procedures and treatments they must endure. One Mission also funds a BEADS Program for siblings to provide support to family members who are also severely impacted by this disease.
Many times, throughout the year, we host birthday and special occasion parties. Our special occasion celebrations include all the major holidays as well as other fun days such as Puppy Day, Unicorn Day, National Donut Day, and many more!
Educational resources are available to all families in the One Mission Resource Room. These materials help them learn about their child’s illness and understand the treatment their child is about to undergo.
Whatever the quickest and least expensive option the hospital cafeteria has to offer is often what parents and caregivers find themselves eating for lunch day after day. One Mission’s Caregiver Meals Program provides parents and caregivers with free, healthier options. This program is conveniently offered on the inpatient oncology floor at Boston Children’s Hospital, allowing parents to stay close to their children during their treatment while also enjoying a meal.
Pizza, unique snacks, desserts and other fun food items are offered to Boston Children’s Hospital oncology staff when it’s most urgently needed, providing them with a moment of pause, and very well-deserved recognition.
Food brings people together, so it’s no surprise that catered dinners and lunches hosted by One Mission are always a big hit with patients and their families. Events like pizza, pasta, and taco nights offer comfort and a sense of normalcy during difficult times. Recognizing the ongoing need for accessible food beyond mealtimes, we also introduced grab-and-go snack options available throughout the day. Patients and families can help themselves at the dedicated snack corner in the One Mission Resource Room, where favorites like mac & cheese and ramen are always in demand.
One Mission’s Music Therapy Program at Boston Children’s Hospital focuses primarily on improving the emotional and psychological health of the patients. The program’s individualized curriculum is crafted to promote healing, assist in coping with stress and anxiety, and manage pain and nausea during chemotherapy treatment. One Mission funds the staffing of a Music Therapist exclusively for the oncology floor.
The Necessity Nook within the One Mission Resource Room is an area full of necessities (pjs, toiletries, socks, etc.) that families can access when they are in need of these essential items.
Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment and a sensitive topic linked to self-esteem for many children and adolescents. The Noodle Caboodle Cart provides patients with hats, scarves, and wigs, as well as books and educational tools, to help ease the anxiety of losing their hair.
Expensive parking in hospital garages can add an immense financial burden to families. The Parking Assistance Program distributes over 10,000 parking vouchers to families in need each year.
One Mission funds the salaries of two full-time Program Coordinators dedicated to the One Mission Resource Room at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Program Coordinators help create a safe space within the hospital, bringing families together, providing invaluable resources, and fostering fun through activities and games. They oversee all One Mission programming in the Resource Room and at the bedside, such as our Catered Meals, Special Occasion Celebrations, and Music and Art Therapy programs.
One Mission partnered with the Pediatric Resource Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to provide vital assistance with groceries, mortgage, rent, household bills and transportation to low-income families.
The One Mission Creative Arts and Healing Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital features a rotating roster of talented local artists and performers who use the healing power of art and music to provide fun therapeutic activities and positive distractions for patients and their families.
A monumental moment in the cancer journey is the end of chemo! One Mission provides the funds to purchase supplies and decorations to make these milestone celebrations ones that families will never forget.
An artist is on site on YUM Day doing face painting, temporary tattoos and art activities, making the day feel like a true party! The kids really enjoy getting their faces painted, adorning their arms and hands with tattoos, and creating art while eating their frozen treats.
One Mission funds quarterly off-site art and cultural events and social outings for patients and families at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. In addition to special outings open to all ages, One Mission also provides social gatherings and special events geared toward teens and outings geared towards younger kids.
One Mission funds two pizza parties a month at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Yummy wraps and sandwiches are also provided so there are options for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities.
The program teaches yoga skills to children to help manage the stress of cancer treatment. Yoga skills (starting with the basics of deep breathing, stretching, and mindfulness) enhance stress management, pain management, relaxation, and body image.
As a special summer treat, One Mission funds YUM Day at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Visiting room-to-room, patients and their families receive a cup of Pinkberry Frozen yogurt along with several topping choices satisfying taste buds across the pediatric oncology floor. YUM!
Once a year, One Mission funds and hosts a special day all about the pediatric cancer patient moms that includes a brunch, a variety of relaxing and therapeutic activities such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and art therapy, as well as the chance to spend time within a community of other moms who deeply understand what the others are going through.
Ever been stuck in an MRI tube? It’s horrible. One Mission purchased a pair of CinemaVision Goggles for Brigham & Women’s Hospital. These amazing goggles let pediatric cancer patients watch movies during MRI radiation therapy, which blocks out the loud noise, gives them a fun distraction, and dramatically lowers the need for sedation.
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