RYAN JUDE DOYLE INFUSION SUITE RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY AND GRAND OPENING

The RD26 Foundation is proud and honored to announce the grand opening of the Ryan Jude Doyle Infusion Suite at UMass Memorial Children’sMedical Center in Worcester. The Foundation thoughtfully decided to donate $100,000 to support the renovation and expansion of the infusion room where Ryan once received treatment. The donation was made possible by the continued generosity and support of our community.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in March to celebrate the completion of the renovated suite, which occurred earlier this year. The transformed space is more modern, brighter and comfortable for children and teens undergoing care. Five new treatment and companion chairs were installed to provide improved comfort, paired with upgraded TVs and Xboxes. The decor was refreshed, offering images for those of any age to play ISpy or enjoy the calming imagery, and the privacy curtains were updated. Due to the expansion of the suite, forty percent more kids and teens can now receive their infusion treatments. “We’re all very excited to have this refreshed and expanded space for our patients and families,” said Liz Parker Gagne, Donor & Community Engagement Officer at UMass Memorial Health. “It offers a better experience for all and makes us all feel good to be able to partner with such caring and generous grateful families like the Doyles and everyone who supports the RD26 Foundation.” Alongside the UMass Memorial staff that completed this transformation, some of Ryan’s old doctors and nurses attended the ceremony in remembrance of his positive spirit.