Category: News

Announcing New Wisconsin State Director

PRESS RELEASE: [Milwaukee, Wisconsin] — September 2026 — Special Spaces is pleased to announce Leslie Del Ponte as the new Wisconsin State Director of Special Spaces. Leslie will start on October 12. Leslie brings over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare, youth-serving organizations, volunteer management, fundraising, and national association
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Special Spaces Announces Jody Bartnick as National Executive Director

PRESS RELEASE: [Milwaukee, Wisconsin] — August 2026 — Special Spaces, Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to creating dream bedroom makeovers for children battling cancer, announced Jody Bartnick as its new National Executive Director, effective September 21, 2026. Bartnick brings more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience focused on children
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Opening a New Door: Special Spaces Begins Search for a National Executive Director

At Special Spaces, every new chapter begins with heart — and this moment is no exception. As our mission continues to grow, evolve, and reach more children battling cancer across the country, we’re excited to share an important update about the future of our national leadership. For years, Special Spaces

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Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month

Honoring the Hearts Behind Every Dream Bedroom Makeover! Every April, we pause to celebrate the people who make the mission of Special Spaces possible—our extraordinary volunteers. They are the heartbeat of every dream bedroom makeover, showing up with compassion, creativity, and a shared belief that children battling cancer deserve a

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2,000 Dream Bedroom Makeovers!!!

A Milestone of Hope, Healing, and Heart Twenty one years ago, Special Spaces was born from a simple but powerful idea: that every child battling cancer deserves a customized space created especially for them to dream, heal, and just be a kid. Today, we’re humbled and overjoyed to share that

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Childhood Cancer Awareness

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: A time to honor the courage of children battling cancer and to shine a light on the journey they and their families face every day. At Special Spaces, we believe that healing isn’t confined to hospital rooms or treatment centers—it can begin in a

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Honoring 20 Years of Changing Children’s Lives

Join our 20th year anniversary celebration featuring ‘where are they now’ ambassador stories and highlights from creating healing environments for children with cancer. CLICK HERE to learn more and help us honor this milestone.

Northwestern Mutual, Special Spaces Recognize 10-Year Anniversary of Company’s Childhood Cancer Program with 10 Dream Bedroom Makeovers

In recognition of its Childhood Cancer Program's 10-year anniversary, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, collaborated with Special Spaces to surprise 10 children across the U.S. affected by childhood cancer with dream bedroom makeovers. HGTV star Mina Starsiak Hawk collaborates on latest bedroom reveal for a child in her hometown. Experience the full interactive Multichannel
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1400 Dream Bedroom Makeovers Milestone

We are celebrating a milestone event for our organization.  The journey which began nearly nineteen years ago has transformed the lives of a 1400 families and countless friends, sponsors, and volunteers. We haven’t chosen just one bedroom in one city to honor... we are observing special spaces across the country! 
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Special Spaces + MLILY USA

Special Spaces is proud to announce a new national partnership with MLILY USA, who has recently launched a co-branded children’s JAMA mattress that will be featured in our dream bedrooms nationwide. We are honored to partner with a company that supports our mission with such enthusiasm! According to experts, children who regularly

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