The Stories

“I was diagnosed with brain cancer and treated in Boston. The time I spent with Our Space was amazing. It was just fun to sit around, talk, and share our creativity with the other people. It gave me a distraction from everything going on. It truly is an amazing organization.”

Participant at MGH

“Doing art takes your mind off the things you are worrying about and gives you time to relax.”

Participant at Christopher’s Haven

"Our Space Rocks has been a wonderful addition to the programming, which we offer to the children and families receiving care at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit at Mass General Hospital for Children. ‘ Our Space Rocks' monthly events are "circled" on the calendar by many of our patients. I have been so impressed by the creativity of the activities which have appealed to children of all ages(including the patients' parents and grandparents!). Gail and Peggy exude warmth and create an incredible opportunity for the children to be themselves and have fun!”

Heather E. Peach, MS, CCLS Child Life Specialist, MassGeneral Hospital for Children

“Peggy and Gail from Our Space bring so much joy and happiness to our pediatric oncology patients and families at Boston Children's Hospital. During their monthly art parties on our inpatient unit, patients and their families have the opportunity to create fun and amazing art projects together while connecting with other patients and families undergoing similar medical situations. We cannot thank our friends from Our Space enough for their generosity and the time that they share with us. We look forward to their visits each month!”

Laurel L. Anderson, MS, CCLS Child Life Specialist, Boston Children’s Hospital

"Thank you so much for a really terrific launch to Sibling Week. I just love how you set up, your patience, your way of being with the siblings and the patients!"

Deborah Bond Berk LICSW, Senior Social Worker/ Sibling Program Coordinator, Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center, Division of Pediatric Oncology/ Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care

“This is a good way to express my feelings. It shows I’m so happy cause I’m one half way through treatment.”

Participant at Christopher’s Haven, Boston MA

“Our Space is undoubtedly one of the main supports that my child is having to fight against cancer.”

Parent of participant at Our Space

“Today was the best day ever, because you guys were here”

5 yr. old participant at MGH

“I don’t usually like coming for clinic. I’ve been here all week and today’s the best day”

11 yr. old participant at MGH