The 2,635-square-foot, state-of-the-art lounge is a refreshing environment designed to help ease the boredom, restlessness, and anxiety often experienced by children awaiting medical visits. The new waiting room is a multi-functional space that includes areas for reading, game playing, and viewing of movies and television programs.

Why'd the Folks at Boyds and Starlight choose the Franciscan Hospital? 'Cause it's New England's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital and offers the most comprehensive continuum of services for children with special health care needs in the country and most likely the world! This not-for-profit health care system offers inpatient, residential, educational, surgical, outpatient, and home care programs for kidz. Sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, the hospital is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Tufts University, Boston University and its Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and works in conjunction with all major medical centers in New England in offering state-of-the-art pediatric services. Wowza! To fund the wonderful services the Franciscan Hospital provides, the organization depends on donations and fundraising. A major renovation project, like the Great Barrier Reef, cannot happen without outside help. And that's when businesses like Boyds are glad to pitch in!

The Folks at Boyds were thrilled to be a part of this exciting process and hope that our efforts will brighten the lives of children throughout the Boston area!