Who We Are

Hospital Homies is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that supports pediatric patients, their families, and the hospital staff who care for them. We partner with Child Life teams to host cheerful bedside visits, story time, and activity/gift kits. These visits are performed with family and staff approval. Our goal is to bring some fun and comfort to those in need. We don’t provide medical advice; we provide presence, play, and practical support.

A man squatting next to a dog dressed as a cowboy with a hat, orange outfit, and a bandana, indoors with a framed picture behind them, and a bucket of assorted candy on the floor.

Our History

In October of 2022, one of our co-founders, Devin Hays, asked the Child Life Specialists at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children if he could accompany them on their Halloween patient visits. Although he was undergoing chemo therapy himself, Devin’s request was granted. He came to the hospital dressed as a fire hydrant and walked the halls with the child life specialists and their canine support dog, Posy. After being inspired by the joy brought to the other patients, Devin returned the following year. This time he dressed as a cowboy. After another incredible experience, Devin invited family and friends to attend more hospital visits. During these visits, they would bring candy, toys, and other goodies. One of the key aspects of the visits was reading short stories to the children. Focusing on the holidays, it soon became clear that there was a real need in supporting pediatric patients, their families, and hospital staff. Before Devin went to bed one night, an idea that he feels was too good to be his own, popped into his head. The idea was Hospital Homies. After the support of many, the organization gained legal status as a 501c(3) nonprofit in December of 2024. The organization has a dedicated board of professionals, co-founders, and volunteers that have begun to bring this idea to life. These exceptional people look forward to continuing this tradition and expanding to other hospitals.

A man smiling, wearing a cowboy hat, kneeling next to a dog dressed in a pumpkin costume, with a basket of candy on the floor.
Four young adults celebrating, wearing patriotic accessories, giving thumbs up, in a hallway with medical supplies.
A young man dressed in casual clothing is sitting on the floor with a dog wearing an orange costume and a brown cowboy hat. The dog is sitting with one leg extended and the other bent, and has a blue leash. There is a black bucket filled with assorte
Three people standing together inside a building, smiling at the camera. The person in the middle is a young man with light brown hair wearing a gray T-shirt. The person on the left is a young woman with long dark hair wearing a gray sweater and ligh
A man with a smile, wearing a dark green shirt, squatting next to a Labrador retriever dressed as a cowboy with a hat and vest, sitting on a tiled floor with a basket of candy nearby.
Group of five people standing in a hospital corridor, including nurses and patients, smiling at the camera.