Wisconsin Children with Cancer to Receive Their Dream Bedroom Through ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’
WISN 12 hosts fundraiser to benefit ‘Special Spaces Wisconsin,’ providing a complete bedroom makeover for kids affected by cancer
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MILWAUKEE, WI – WISN 12 will raise funds for ‘Special Spaces Wisconsin,’ as part of the ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’ initiative. ‘Special Spaces Wisconsin’ is a not-for-profit organization that provides dream bedrooms for children with cancer. On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, donations will be collected through a phone bank from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and online at wisn.com/giving. WISN 12 is accepting online donations now and early contributions are encouraged.
“Your donation means that children with cancer will have a safe haven as they deal with treatments, exhaustion, isolation, and other challenges,” says Shawn Oswald, president and general manager of WISN 12. “We’re trying to provide some comfort and security during very difficult times.”
This fundraising drive helps offer area kids a restful and relaxing environment to recover, play, sleep, and enjoy. Through the charitable campaign, Wisconsin children with cancer will receive a dream bedroom makeover involving improvements such as new rugs, light fixtures, furniture, bedding, murals, and more. In addition to community donations, local companies Steinhafels, Inc. & Pella Windows and Doors, are offering a matching pool of funds up to $50,000, helping to double your impact.
“We know our community will join us in making a lasting impact on area kids and their families,” shares Oswald. “It’s an honor to work with ‘Special Spaces Wisconsin’ to help children with cancer.”
This collaboration with ‘Special Spaces Wisconsin’ is the latest fundraising effort in the ‘WISN 12 Day of Giving’ initiative. The ongoing campaign features a different non-profit each month to help advance its mission, pursue its goals, and most importantly, improve people’s lives. This initiative aims to promote the power of community through the power of giving.
ABOUT WISN 12 AND HEARST TELEVISION
WISN 12, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin with trusted news, entertainment, and community engagement since 1954. WISN 12 is owned by Hearst Television. Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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