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Our Mission
Our principle activity is to redesign bedrooms for children with cancer, and cancer - like conditions, at their home. We completely redecorate the bedroom by painting murals, purchasing new furniture, choosing an overall theme, and more, to meet the desires of the child and his or her family.
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From Humble Beginings
During Lauren's Sophomore year of college she decided to create an organization that would make a direct, positive impact on children battling cancer. Her mother Mardel, an interior designer, proposed the idea of redesigning children’s bedrooms, and Lauren instantly responded, “Designing Dreams!” Learn more about how Designing Dreams began.
Grounded in Research
Designing Dreams model of bedroom redesign is grounded in research on how the physical space a child is in can combat the social-emotional side effects of cancer. Through our bedroom redesigns, we focus on best practices and research for creating spaces that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety- while making it a space that reminds the child of people, places, and things they love.
What They Say?
Our Core Values
Have Passion: Our hearts and minds are wired to help.
Build Relationships: Empathy is everything.
Practice Integrity: We do the right thing.
Happiness is Key: We are zealous, creative, positive, and fun-loving.
Be Bold: We are courageous in our endeavors to make an impact.
Foster Leadership: We lead by example and listen to all ideas.
Success Stories!
Meet our team
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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, 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
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.
Todd Hedberg
Managing Partner, Commercial Real Estate
Todd is the managing partner of over 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the Wisconsin market. His background focuses extensively on sales, marketing, and budget preparation.
Teal Johnson, Esq.
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.
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Erin Monasterio
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.
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Kelly O'Donnell
CEO, Lively Digital Marketing
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.
Mark Roedl
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.
Dr. Lauren Curwick, MD
Co-Founder, 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.
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Jane Dudley
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
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.
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Kelly O'Donnell, MBA
Executive Director, Designing Dreams
Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She has 10 years of experience working in the digital marketing and social good space.
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Olivia Oster
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.
Shannon Ring
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
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
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.
Ken Bockhorst
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.
Lauren Curwick
Medical Student, College of Wisconsin
Lauren attends medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is on track to become a physician in 2021.
Mardel Curwick
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.
Todd Hedberg
Managing Partner, Commercial Real Estate
Todd is the managing partner of over 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the Wisconsin market. His background focuses extensively on sales, marketing, and budget preparation.
Teal Johnson
Attorney, Melvin & Melvin, PLLC
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
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 O'Donnell
CEO, Lively Digital Marketing
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.
Mark Roedl
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.
Savana Bired
Savana received her B.A. in Communications with minors in Advertising & Journalism from Rowan University. She is a Project Analyst for Kromeon and is taking courses to obtain her Digital Marketing Certification from UCSD-Extension.
Aryanna Bohl
Aryanna has a background in inpatient pediatric oncology and is on track to become a Registered Nurse in Spring ‘22. Aryanna hopes to eventually earn her MSN in Acute Care-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on Pediatric Oncology/Hematology.
Lauren Curwick
Medical Student, College of Wisconsin
Lauren attends medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is on track to become a physician in 2021.
Jane Dudley
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. After working in Pediatric HematologyOncology at Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA for seven years, Jane is moving to Philadelphia and hopes to join a child life team in the Philly area!
Kelly O'Donnell
Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She has 10 years of experience working in the digital marketing and social good space.
Olivia Oster
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.
Shannon Ring
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.
Kelly Schindler
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.
Carly Waldman
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.
Success Stories!
Our Supporters
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
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
Mardel founded and operates a design business, The Elegant Interior. She also leads the design of all bedroom redesigns for Designing Dreams.
Todd Hedberg
Managing Partner, Commercial Real Estate
Todd is the managing partner of over 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the Wisconsin market. His background focuses extensively on sales, marketing, and budget preparation.
Teal Johnson, Esq.
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
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 O'Donnell
CEO, Lively Digital Marketing
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.
Mark Roedl
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.
The Elegant Interior
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.
Feizy
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.
The Heartland
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.
The Modern Hive
Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She has 10 years of experience working in the digital marketing and social good space.
Nebraska Furniture Mart
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.
Shannon Ring
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
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
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.
Ken Bockhorst
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.
Lauren Curwick
Medical Student, College of Wisconsin
Lauren attends medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is on track to become a physician in 2021.
Mardel Curwick
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.
Todd Hedberg
Managing Partner, Commercial Real Estate
Todd is the managing partner of over 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the Wisconsin market. His background focuses extensively on sales, marketing, and budget preparation.
Teal Johnson
Attorney, Melvin & Melvin, PLLC
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
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 O'Donnell
CEO, Lively Digital Marketing
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.
Mark Roedl
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.
Savana Bired
Savana received her B.A. in Communications with minors in Advertising & Journalism from Rowan University. She is a Project Analyst for Kromeon and is taking courses to obtain her Digital Marketing Certification from UCSD-Extension.
Aryanna Bohl
Aryanna has a background in inpatient pediatric oncology and is on track to become a Registered Nurse in Spring ‘22. Aryanna hopes to eventually earn her MSN in Acute Care-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on Pediatric Oncology/Hematology.
Lauren Curwick
Medical Student, College of Wisconsin
Lauren attends medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is on track to become a physician in 2021.
Jane Dudley
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. After working in Pediatric HematologyOncology at Tufts Children's Hospital in Boston, MA for seven years, Jane is moving to Philadelphia and hopes to join a child life team in the Philly area!
Kelly O'Donnell
Kelly holds an MBA in Social Impact & Leadership from Boston University and a Digital Marketing Certificate from Cornell University. She has 10 years of experience working in the digital marketing and social good space.
Olivia Oster
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.
Shannon Ring
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.
Kelly Schindler
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.
Carly Waldman
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.
