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San Diego
A Craft and Crochet Dream Room for 11-year-old Yami

For over a year and a half, Yami's life has been a whirlwind of doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, and rounds of chemotherapy.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Nebraska
A Custom-Built Haven for Nora as she Fights Neuroblastoma

After being on treatment for most of her life, six-year-old Nora has long considered her room to be her safe and happy space.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Nebraska
A Big Girl Room for 3-year-old Fighter Lia Provides Hope for a Big Future

At only 3 years old, Lia has been fighting to survive for most of her life. She really wanted a "big girl room" to rest and read.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Nebraska
A Castle with a Kitchen Bedroom Transformation for Princess Keely

A castle and a kitchen oasis for Princess Keely to bring her joy and comfort through her battle with leukemia.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Little Dreamer Molly’s spirit lives on her Hawaii Room

Molly and her twin sister Emma had requested a Hawaiian-themed room.

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Nebraska
Haylee’s Magical Pastel Paradise as she Battles Leukemia

Sweet six-year-old Haylee was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in October of last year.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Bebo's Skateboarding Sanctuary To Face Relapse

Bebo's very high-risk leukemia led to mobility limitations, keeping him from his passions

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Wisconsin
Unique and Colorful Room Design Lifts Adriana’s spirits

A unique bedroom transformation for teen Addie to lift her spirits and bring her joy.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
An Uplifting, Glitter-Inspired Space for Valerie

Filling Valerie's room with all the things she loves was a special day as she braces for a long road of treatment.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
A Gamer’s Paradise lifts Abel’s Spirits Through his fight against AML

Abel and his family received the shocking diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and their world flipped upside-down.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Feature in The Fitchburg Star with Makayla's Bedroom Redesign

Makayla was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder. She deserves an positive, bright space to recover.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Creating the Ultimate Place to Play for 6-year-old Nathan

Nathan's life is a testament to his willpower, as he has survived being in the hospital for months at a time for treatment, including being on life support.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Leukemia Patient Christian’s Room Transformed into a Galaxy Far Far Away

Seven-year-old Christian loves Star Wars and superheroes, so we transformed his room to a galaxy!

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Macy's Special Place To Heal During a Long Road of Cancer Treatment

This spunky 13-year-old girl with a long road to recovery  now has a special room to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
A Dream Bedroom Designed for Girly-Girl Ceci as she Recovers and Heals

We were extremely thrilled to transform a space for Ceci, a sweet girl fighting cancer with a smile.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Seven-year-old Joelle Dances Her Way Through her Cancer Diagnosis

Joelle can't always attend dance class because of her treatment plan so we brought ballet to her.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Cancer is no match for Cecilia's Happy, Goofy, and Fun-loving Personality

Cecilia has a long road ahead, but shows up to treatment happy and laughing.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Wild and fun Mason Faces his Diagnosis with a Smile

Mason is truly a trooper and always has a smile on his face despite his diagnosis and treatement plan.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Hailey's Infectious Smile Brings a Joyful and Uplifting Presence into Every Room

The bedroom redesign goal was to capture Hailey's bright spirit within our work.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Creating a Positive Healing Space for Henry to Enjoy all the Things he Loves

Henry is a lively, social little boy from Minneapolis. Henry deserves a positive space to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Eleven-year-old Andrew Bravely Faces a Relapse and Begins his Second Battle

At only 11 years old Andrew was courageously battling his second cancer diagnosis

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Wisconsin
Shortly after Receiving an Autism Diagnosis, Jaxson Bravely Encounters a Leukemia Diagnosis

Two months after being diagnosed with autism Jaxson is diagnosed with cancer. We were honored to create a space to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Creating Oliver's Oasis for Healing As He Battles A Second Relapse A Begin's Treatment Again

Oliver deserves a special oasis filled with his favorite things as he prepares to battle cancer for the second time.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Nat Endures Chemotherapy with Resilience in Hopes of Obtaining Remission

Nat proves to be stronger and more resilient than anyone could have imagined. He deserves a positive space to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Creating the Perfect, Bright Escape for Emmy as she Begins her Clinical Trial

Emmy recently began a clinical trial to increase her chances of a positive prognosis. Now she has a bright space to recover.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
133 chemo treatments and Jared's Intense Battle Against LCH

By the age of 12, Jared had endured 133 chemo treatments with positivity and strength. Jared deserves a positive space to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Bella Immerses Herself In Creativity to Battle her Cancer Diagnosis.

At only 14 years old, Bella was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer. We are excited to create a space for Bella to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Dakaicia Dreams of Becoming an Astrotnomist

At merely 12 years old, Dakaicia has endured numerous medical hardships. Through it all, she maintains a hopeful spirit.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Creating a Space for Grant's Hobbies and Passions for him to Heal

As a result of his treatment, he will not have the energy to do the things he loves so we brought the things he loves into his room.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Meela Deserves the Perfect Space to Recover From a Tough Battle with Cancer

Meela's sweet, sassy and compassionate spirit has persevered throughout treatment. She deserves the perfect space to heal.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Ben Faces his Cancer diagnosis with Unwavering Humor and Positivity

Ben still has a passion for an abundance of activities. Designing Dreams incorporated his favorite hobbies into this space for healing.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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Wisconsin
Jessica Fiercely Battles Three Cancer Diagnosis with Positivity and Hope

Jessica's positive and bright spirits remains strong as she endures her 3rd relapse, countless treatments, and surgeries.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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General News
Our Founder's Story: The Culmination of Creativity and Healing

Designing Dreams transforms bedrooms of kids actively fighting cancer, giving them a positive and uplifting space to heal and hope.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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General News
Our Founding Story: Lauren and Mardel Bring Designing Dreams to Life

Lauren sought to create an organization that a positive impact on children battling cancer and cancer-like conditions.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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17,000 children are Diagnosed with cancer each year.

By supporting our capital campaign, you can help us reach children nationwide.
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