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Designing Dreams USA

Designing Dreams creates healing spaces for children with cancer bringing hope and happiness to their families.♥.

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We Can Change The World

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01. Our Vision

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02. Our Mission

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03. our History

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Our Mission

Creating healing spaces for children with cancer, inspiring happiness and hope ♥.

Designing Dreams transforms the bedrooms of children actively fighting cancer. As thousands of children in the US go through rigorous cancer treatments each year, many are too sick or immunocompromised to leave their homes. Our mission is to create an uplifting healing space for children battling loneliness, isolation, and the limitations brought on by their fight against cancer. We partner with interior designers, functional space experts, and professional organizers to create these ultimate spaces for healing, hope, and play.

100 Bedrooms Campaign

We are transforming 100 San Diego bedrooms over five years. Your donations will make this all possible! Thanks for your heart ♥.

Designing Dreams is currently headquartered in San Diego, CA, and is building regional chapters across the country in order to serve our growing list of children battling the fight of their life. We have launched a campaign to raise $2 million and transform 100 bedrooms in San Diego over the next five years. We are looking for funding from donors, like you, that can help make this a reality.

While there are many programs supporting kids with cancer, they often rely on the child feeling well enough to participate. Our bedroom transformations serve as a healing oasis on the difficult days of treatment and a play space on the days where they are feeling up for the activities they love. They serve as a sanctuary for hope, joy, and healing day in and day out through treatment.

Thousands Needs

Hope for the holidays gala 2023

Join us on Friday, December 1st at Feast and Fareway Coronado for our 2nd annual Hope for the Holidays Gala ♥
This event will include an open bar, 3-course meal, auction, live music, guest speakers, and much more!
Tickets will sell out, RSVP to today!

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National Board of Directors

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Danny Beck

Director of business development, Mirarti Therapeutics

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Dr. Lauren Curwick

surgical resident, UAB Hospital & Founder of Designing Dreams

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reena diasni, Esq.

general counsel, Mirarti Therapeutics

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Kelly O'donnell, MBA

Executive Director, Designing Dreams

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Germany

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John Smith

Co-Founder of Webflow

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Ema Ray

Co-Founder of Webflow

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Ema Ray

Co-Founder of Webflow

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Germany

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Erick POrtman

Co-Founder of Webflow

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Co-Founder of Webflow

Barbedos

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Eduard Donoy

Co-Founder of Webflow

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Success Stories!

Our Dedicated team

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

Danny Beck

Senior Director Of Business Development And Corporate Strategy, Mirati Therapeutics

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Dr. Lauren Curwick

General Surgery Residency, UAB and Founder of designing dreams

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Reena Desai, Esq.

Board Director and Former Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Mirati Therapeutics

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Kelly O'Donnell, MBA

Executive director, Designing Dreams

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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 at 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.

shannon curwick

Board of Advisors
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

Board of advisors
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.

Teal Johnson, Esq.

Board of directors
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.

Erin Monasterio

Board of directors
Call Center Supervisor, UMN Foundation

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.

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.

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

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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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NAtalie George

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Eduard George

Support Staff

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Latest Projects

Latest impact

We've transformed 31 bedrooms for kids actively fighting cancer.

Nora

February 2022

Lia

December 2021

Keely

November 2021

Latest Causes

Latest Causes

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Latest Blog

Check out the latest happenings on our blog.
Nebraska
A Custom-Built Haven for Crafting Queen 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 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 against leukemia.

by Kelly O'Donnell
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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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Latest Causes

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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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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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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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