S5 E6: Tommy's Place - Creating a Healing Space to Cope with Pediatric Cancer

S5 E6 Tommy's Place - Creating a Healing Space to Cope with Pediatric Cancer

In this episode, we interview Tim O’Connell, founder of the nonprofit “Tommy’s Place” on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, which provides a week-long dream vacation home free of charge for families with children undergoing cancer treatment. Tommy’s Place aims to offer a healing space to have fun and bond with loved ones on vacation despite all the life-altering challenges and burdens of pediatric cancer that affect not only the child undergoing treatment but also their families, friends, and support system. Tim shares the years-long journey of actualizing his vision for Tommy’s Place, including his persistence through the roadblocks, formulation of a system that works to sustain his vision in the long term, and the importance of community members coming tog ...