There's a non-profit based in Knoxville, Special Spaces US, that reimagines and remodels
rooms for terminally ill children in the area fulfilling their need for control when an illness
doesn't allow it. Special Spaces funds the room remodels with donations, grants, and
sponsorships from people like your clients.
There are affiliates of Special Spaces across the country if your clients have offices in other
areas.
WVLT shared this story: <http://www.local8now.com/content/news/Boy-with-inoperable-
brain-tumor-gets-a-Special-Space--376873451.html>
On a beautiful, sunnySaturday in April, the outstanding team of volunteers and room
sponsors from Coldwell-Banker Wallace & Wallace donated their time, effort, and financially
backed the creation of a child's playroom for a Knoxville boy and his little sister. The
construction crew of iHome Improvements provided free manpower to tackle the hard stuff.
Special Spaces did all the shopping, running around, and planning for the room. Actually,
there were 3 rooms where Special Spaces shared a helping hand.
Last month I did a room with a UTK sorority for a teenager in Maynardville.
<https://issuu.com/shoppernews/docs/unioncounty_shopper_news_072716> This month
there's a lucky little boy in Sneedville whose room will become a Bat Cave (sort of). Next
month there's a home with two children who have cancer. We need your help to fund the
room makeovers for these special children.
Also, in October, we are holding a Bed, Bacon, And Brews festival. We need teams of bed
racers and donations for silent auctions.
For more information on how your company can take part in the Special Spaces room
makeovers, give them a call at (865) 249-6079. Or email me, Malinda Wood,
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