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What We Do

We envision a world where every pediatric cancer patient has an uplifting space for hope and healing.

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our mission

Designing Dreams remodels the bedrooms of kids fighting cancer who are too immunocompromised to lead a normal life outside of their homes.

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Join our team

We are actively recruiting for our Board of Directors and Advisors. Review the roles & responsibilities and apply today.

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start a fundraiser

Want to start a fundraiser for Designing Dreams? We'd love that! We can help setup anything you need to get your fundraiser started.

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Success Stories!

WISCONSIN Board of Directors

Designing Dreams is run by a team of committed Board members.

Ken Bockhorst, MBA

President, Badger Meter

Ken joined Badger Meter in October 2017 as Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed President in April 2018. Prior to Badger Meter he served as EVP of Actuant’s Energy Segment.

Stefanie Book

Fixed Income Trader, Allianz Investment Management

Stefanie earned her BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She is currently working as a Fixed Income Trader.

dr. Lauren Curwick, MD

General Surgery Residency, UAB and co-founder of Designing Dreams

Lauren graduated pre-med from the University of Minnesota in 2015 where she studied psychology and biology. In May 2021, she completed her MD from The Medical College of Wisconsin. She is currently in general surgery residency at UAB.

Mardel Curwick

Founder, The Elegant Interior and co-founder of Designing Dreams

Mardel founded and operates a design business, The Elegant Interior. She also leads the design of all bedroom redesigns for Designing Dreams.

Teal Johnson, Esq.

Attorney, Goldberg Segalla

Shannon received her B.A. in Mass Communications from UCLA and her MBA from Arizona State. She currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ and specializes in marketing project management.

Erin Monasterio

Call Center Supervisor, UMN Foundation

Jane received her B.A. in Psychology from Stonehill College before going on to receive her M.S. in Child Life and Family-Centered Care from Wheelock College. Jane worked in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA for seven years before joining the Child Life team at CHOP.

Kelly o'donnell, mba

Executive Director, Designing dreams

Teal received her B.S. in Psychology from UMN-Twin Cities and J.D. from Syracuse University. She is an attorney specializing in Commercial Litigation, Creditors Rights, and Bankruptcy.

Mark roedl

Area Sales Manager, Key Technology

Erin holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in Communication Studies. She works at the University of Minnesota Foundation as the Call Center Supervisor.

Kelly Morin

Board of advisors

Kelly graduated with her degree in Business Management with a Minor in Marketing from Grand Canyon University. Kelly currently lives in Scottsdale and manages the coordination of over 530 events annually for approximately 1400 HopeKids in Arizona, providing free activities to children with cancer or another life-threatening medical condition.

Kelly O'Donnell, MBA

Board of Directors & Executive Director

Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She is the Founder of Lively Digital Marketing.

Olivia Oster

Board of Advisors
MN Residential Realtor, Kris Lindahl Real Estate

Olivia received her Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She has upwards of 10 years experience in the student-led leadership nonprofit sector.

Mark Roedl

Board of directors
Area Sales Manager, Key Technology

Mark has been involved in sales and account management for over 30 years, primarily in the food processing industry. He is a proud supporter of Designing Dreams.

Shannon Ring

Creative Account/ Project Manager, NortonLifeLock

Shannon received her B.A. in Mass Communications from UCLA and her MBA from Arizona State. She currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ and specializes in marketing project management.

Carly Waldman

Online Marketing Specialist, Badger Meter

Carly graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a degree in Marketing. She currently lives in southeast Wisconsin and specializes in Website User Experience and Digital Marketing.

Carly Waldman

Online Marketing Specialist, Badger Meter

Carly graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a degree in Marketing. She currently lives in southeast Wisconsin and specializes in Website User Experience and Digital Marketing.

Lloyd George

Support Staff

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MAria George

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Tom George

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Erick George

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Danny Beck

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Dr. Lauren Curwick

General Surgery Residency, UAB and Founder of designing dreams

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Reena Desnia, Esq.

Support Staff

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Kelly O'Donnell, MBA

Board of Directors & Executive director

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Ken Bockhorst, MBA

Board of directors
President, Badger Meter

Ken joined Badger Meter in October 2017 as Chief Operating Officer, and was appointed President in April 2018. Prior to Badger Meter he served as EVP of Actuant’s Energy Segment.

Stefanie Book

Board of directors
Fixed Income Trader, Allianz Investment Management

Stefanie earned her BA in Economics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She is currently working as a Fixed Income Trader.

dr. Lauren Curwick, MD

Board of directors & co-founder
General Surgery Residency at UAB

Lauren graduated pre-med from the University of Minnesota in 2015 where she studied psychology and biology. In May 2021, she completed her MD from The Medical College of Wisconsin. She is currently in general surgery residency at UAB.

Mardel Curwick

board of directors & co-founder
Founder, The Elegant Interior

Mardel founded and operates a design business, The Elegant Interior. She also leads the design of all bedroom redesigns for Designing Dreams.

shannon curwick

Creative Account/ Project Manager, NortonLifeLock

Shannon received her B.A. in Mass Communications from UCLA and her MBA from Arizona State. She currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ and specializes in marketing project management.

Jane dudley

Certified Child Life Specialist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Jane received her B.A. in Psychology from Stonehill College before going on to receive her M.S. in Child Life and Family-Centered Care from Wheelock College. Jane worked in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA for seven years before joining the Child Life team at CHOP.

Kelly Morin

Attorney, Goldberg Segalla

Teal received her B.S. in Psychology from UMN-Twin Cities and J.D. from Syracuse University. She is an attorney specializing in Commercial Litigation, Creditors Rights, and Bankruptcy.

Olivia oster

MN Residential Realtor, Kris Lindahl Real Estate

Erin holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in Communication Studies. She works at the University of Minnesota Foundation as the Call Center Supervisor.

Kelly Morin

Board of advisors

Kelly graduated with her degree in Business Management with a Minor in Marketing from Grand Canyon University. Kelly currently lives in Scottsdale and manages the coordination of over 530 events annually for approximately 1400 HopeKids in Arizona, providing free activities to children with cancer or another life-threatening medical condition.

Kelly O'Donnell, MBA

Board of Directors & Executive Director

Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She is the Founder of Lively Digital Marketing.

Olivia Oster

Board of Advisors
MN Residential Realtor, Kris Lindahl Real Estate

Olivia received her Bachelor’s in Communications from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She has upwards of 10 years experience in the student-led leadership nonprofit sector.

Mark Roedl

Board of directors
Area Sales Manager, Key Technology

Mark has been involved in sales and account management for over 30 years, primarily in the food processing industry. He is a proud supporter of Designing Dreams.

Shannon Ring

Creative Account/ Project Manager, NortonLifeLock

Shannon received her B.A. in Mass Communications from UCLA and her MBA from Arizona State. She currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ and specializes in marketing project management.

Carly Waldman

Online Marketing Specialist, Badger Meter

Carly graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a degree in Marketing. She currently lives in southeast Wisconsin and specializes in Website User Experience and Digital Marketing.

Carly Waldman

Online Marketing Specialist, Badger Meter

Carly graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a degree in Marketing. She currently lives in southeast Wisconsin and specializes in Website User Experience and Digital Marketing.

Lloyd George

Support Staff

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MAria George

Support Staff

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Tom George

Support Staff

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Erick George

Support Staff

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Lloyd George

Support Staff

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MAria George

Support Staff

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Tom George

Support Staff

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Erick George

Support Staff

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Erick George

Support Staff

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NAtalie George

Support Staff

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Eduard George

Support Staff

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Latest Projects

Latest impact

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Nora

February 2022

Lia

December 2021

Keely

November 2021

Nora

February 2022

Lia

December 2021

Keely

November 2021

Nora

February 2022

Lia

December 2021

Keely

November 2021

Molly

May 17, 2021

HAYLEE

May 17, 2021

HAYLEE

May 17, 2021

Abel

February 2022

NATHAN

April 29, 2021

MAKAYLA

JANUARY 20, 2020

Cecilia

October 26, 2019

Macy

February 2, 2019

Meela

May 25, 2019

Valerie

March 3, 2019

Nat

April 28, 2018

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Andrew

October 8, 2017

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Joelle

March 18, 2018

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Dakaicia

March 11, 2018

Nat

April 28, 2018

Henry

December 21, 2016

Nat

April 28, 2018

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Clementine

April 26, 2017

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Bella

March 17, 2017

Nat

April 28, 2018

Grant

January 21, 2016

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Cecilia

October 21, 2016

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Mason

May 25, 2016

Nat

April 28, 2018

Grant

January 21, 2016

Jared

July 7,2014

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Cecilia

October 21, 2016

Hailey

October 22, 2015

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Mason

May 25, 2016

Ben

April 26, 2015

Jessica

January 26, 2014

Oliver

November 17, 2018

Cecilia

October 21, 2016

Jessica

January 26, 2014

Jaxson

June 17, 2018

Mason

May 25, 2016

Nat

April 28, 2018

Grant

January 21, 2016

Latest Charity News

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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

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.

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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Thousands Needs

17,000 children are Diagnosed with cancer each year.

By supporting our capital campaign, you can help us reach children nationwide.
‍Thanks for your heart ♥.