Rowan's Room

We had the joy of completing our 7th project of 2026 for an incredible soon-to-be 7-year-old named Rowan!

Rowan has battled brain cancer for more than two years and continues to face many long-term effects from chemotherapy and radiation. Through it all, he remains a kid with a big personality, a huge love for cars, and an amazing ability to identify vehicles by make and model. So, of course, his dream bedroom had to be all about cars and Hot Wheels!

Rowan’s new bedroom includes a big, comfy bed, fresh paint, a refinished floor, new lighting, better storage and organization, a super-cool car rug, and car bedding. We added more storage in his playroom for his Hot Wheels, monster trucks, and LEGO. And we couldn’t forget his cat, Mac and Cheese, we got him a cheese-themed cat tree of his own! 🧀🐾

Thank you to our program sponsors, Visions Federal Credit Union and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, for helping make Rowan’s project possible. Thank you also to Brushes Over Broome and Steven’s Paint and Blinds for donating paint and labor, and to Gorman Electric and Ruffo’s Hardwood Floor Refinishing for going above and beyond to help complete Rowan’s room in time for his birthday. Thank you to our volunteers: Kathy Macri, Joe Wiegand, Kelly Klees, Virgil and Brian Sehn, and Patty and Linkoln Reid. Thank you to Sue Surgent for the adorable Hot Wheels/Monster Truck quilt. Thank you to Merlin’s Magic Wand for gifting Rowan and his family tickets to Legoland NY! Finally, thank you to Ashley and Tyler for trusting us and giving us this opportunity to help you and Rowan.

We are so grateful to have been able to meet you, Rowan! We hope your new room brings you as much joy as you bring to everyone who meets you. 💙