Research has shown that mind and spirit must be nurtured to promote healing and improve physical health. Recognizing this, The Grace Foundation is working to create Grace Spaces in medical facilities throughout the area. These rooms are colorful and inviting — a warm, welcoming oasis in an otherwise clinical environment. 

In October 2004, the first Grace Space opened at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. We’re so proud and excited to offer this special haven for women with cancer. At the Grace Space, women can receive a beautiful hand beaded hat from our Glad Hatter program; possibly be fitted with a
prosthesis from Knueppel Healthcare Services, or research a particular cancer, either online or through the vast research library offered through St. Joseph’s Hospital. Most importantly, the Grace Space exists to nurture the spirit.

In this soothing living room setting, women enjoy the beautiful glass sculpture designed especially for the space by Catherine Lottes; the amusing shoe quilt wall hanging, designed by Hilde Strigenz for our 2000 shoe show; “The Story”, a scrapbook of our story from the beginning, created by Cathy Young; and “The Pink Lady” painted by Kathy Corby. The Grace Space also features a rotating library of coffee table books generously donated by Barnes&Noble for everyone to enjoy.