Thanks to a $500,000 donation from Hometown Lenders, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation recently announced that it will fund a full renovation of the Pediatric unit at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Not only is this one of the largest outright one-time corporate contributions in the Foundation’s history, but it will also be the first major upgrade to the Unit in over 25 years.

Each year, over 4,000 children are admitted to the Pediatrics unit at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. For a child, a hospital can be an overwhelming – or even downright scary. Thanks to the generosity of Hometown Lenders, that is all about to change.

The Unit will receive major upgrades, transforming it into something more colorful, comforting, and fun. The renovation, designed by the expert team at Chapman Sisson Architects, includes new flooring, a new nurses’ station, and two revamped playrooms. The entire floor will feature a lively under-the-sea theme.

“The goal of this renovation is to breathe new life into the pediatric department and make a space that children can truly connect with and enjoy,” said Martin Sisson, founder of Chapman Sisson Architects. “The subtle underwater theme will achieve this through intentional use of updated colors, materials, textures, and patterns that resemble those found in the ocean. The comforting blues and playful spaces will enhance the hospital experience – both for patients and their families.” shutterstock image 9 1

For Huntsville brokerage firm Hometown Lenders, the contribution is deeply personal. The donation was made in memory of Mary Lee Taylor, mother of Hometown Lenders founder Billy Taylor. The new Pediatrics floor will be named in Ms. Taylor’s honor.

“My mom spent her life in service to others,” said Billy Taylor, owner, and CEO of Hometown Lenders. “Many times, denying her own comfort and care to ensure ‘the least of these’ and ‘the little ones’ were provided for. I cannot think of a more appropriate way to memorialize her legacy or capture her heart and spirit than to have her name forever associated with delivering the best medical care possible to children.”

“This donation is proof that just one person or one company can truly impact the care of patients from across our region,” said Huntsville Hospital Foundation President Sarah Savage-Jones. “We are deeply appreciative of Billy Taylor and the entire Hometown Lenders team recognizing the healing power of play and joy for our pediatric population. This gift honors family, and it will touch tens of thousands of families for decades to come.”