SPECIAL SPACES DUBUQUE

"It continues to be an honor and a privilege for our business to support Special Spaces Dubuque."

-Doug Dolter, Owner

About Special Spaces

Special Spaces, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, creates dream bedrooms for children with cancer.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it can change their world:

  • The activities that they used to enjoy may look and feel different.
  • They may not be able to do the things they really love.
  • They don’t play soccer, ride bikes, go to prom, or attend school.
  • Children with cancer spend a lot of time away from others; time in the hospital, visiting different doctors, receiving painful treatments, feeling tired and nauseous, and oftentimes being isolated.

Special Spaces' goal is to provide these children with a special space where they can not only sleep, relax, and recover, but also play and enjoy just being kids. A custom bedroom designed just for them.

Whether they're dreaming of a princess castle, a butterfly bedroom, a pirate ship, or a sports theme, Special Spaces transforms kids' existing bedrooms into places that only they can imagine. A place for them just to be kids!

October 2024

Sophie's Dream Bedroom Makeover

Meet Sophie. We were excited to play a role in this Boho-inspired makeover for this beautiful girl!

Cue the Reveal!

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July 2024

Josie's Dream Bedroom Makeover

Meet Josie. It was our pleasure to help create an awesome new bedroom for her!

Josie and the fam.

Sweet Josie.

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May 2024

James's Dream Bedroom Makeover

Meet James. We helped create something super special for him!

James, the newest friend at Special Spaces!

James turned 4 the weekend of April 13-14.

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October 2023

Braxton's Dream Bedroom Makeover

In December 2021, Braxton's parents took him to Unity Point Clinic thinking he had pneumonia. After X-rays, it was discovered it wasn’t pneumonia after all. It was cancer.

August 2023

Zoe's Dream Bedroom Makeover

A boho eclectic room with pops of color and music!

The Big Reveal (08.27.23)

August 2023

Tripp's Dream Bedroom Makeover

A Spidey-inspired makeover!