Member One Federal Credit Union funds toddler playroom at Carilion Children’s Hospital
ROANOKE, VA (September 24, 2018) — Member One FCU recently funded a project in partnership with Carilion Children’s Hospital to renovate the Toddler Zone playroom.
The new playroom was unveiled at a public event on September 21. The Toddler Zone includes a pretend play area equipped with medical-related toys designed to provide comfort and entertainment for young patients. The renovated playroom also includes new activity workstations, a coloring wall, and a playhouse.
“Member One was thrilled to partner with Carilion Children’s Hospital,” said Andrea Milliron, Vice President, Market Relationship Manager with Member One. “The opportunity to provide comfort, and possibly joy, to young patients at Carilion Children’s has meant the world to us. We hope that it will be meaningful to the children who will experience it.”
Each year, over 5,500 hospitalized children visit Carilion Children’s Hospital. Children who spend time in the hospital can face many challenges, ranging from an unfamiliar environment to invasive and sometimes painful procedures. The pediatric playroom helps to provide normalcy and entertainment to the young patients.
“Having fun helps children keep their minds busy through pleasant distraction,” said Sarah Kress, Lead Certified Child Life Specialist Carilion Children’s. “Our playroom has toys and activities to help take away the fear and anxiety that comes with a hospital stay. It also encourages pediatric patients to get to know other children in the hospital and it allows them and their families to bond with one another. We are incredibly grateful for the contributions made by Member One and other donors who made this playroom a reality.”
Mark Hudzik, Senior Vice President, Market Executive with Member One; Dr. Kimberly Dunsmore, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics for Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine; Megan Wade, Public Relations and Community Relations Coordinator with Member One.
Carilion Children’s Hospital’s Toddler Playroom.
About Member One Federal Credit Union
Member One Federal Credit Union is a full-service, member-owned financial institution serving the needs of its communities for 83 years. Member One is headquartered in Roanoke, VA and serves over 150,000 members, is more than $1.68 billion in assets, operates 15 branch facilities, a Real Estate and Business Service Center, and a national ATM network. For more information, visit memberonefcu.com.
About Carilion Children’s Hospital
Carilion Children’s offers the region’s only children’s hospital. They are staffed with more than 350 medical professionals that are specially trained in caring for infants and children and delivering top-notch care to every child and family. Their full-service 92-bed “hospital within a hospital” at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital includes a regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for 60 newborns, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and an inpatient unit designed specifically for children. Carilion Children’s Hospital is supported by Level 1 trauma care, advanced medical transport units, and an emergency department devoted to acutely ill or injured children.
