This episode of The Dragonfly Effect illustrates the impact a community of caring creates in the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families. As a legal guardian, grandmother, and caregiver guiding two Dragonflies, a patient and sibling, through treatment and long-term recovery, Tammy describes her/her family’s pre-Dragonfly experience, as if they were living life in a dark box, feeling alone, …
We are grateful that Titan Siding & Roofing for returning as the presenting sponsor of the Golf Classic event. We are also grateful to Trinity Debt Management for their continued support and sponsorship of this year’s golf shirts. A special thank you to our emcee Scott Sloan, our friend, Julie O’Neill, for her performance of the national anthem, and to …
Brooke Van Paris and 8 other celebrities are making a “Big Splash” on May 24, 2019 during the Cannonballs for Charity event at Coney Island during the park’s preview day for seasons pass holders. The 10 am event benefits The Dragonfly Foundation, a nonprofit that helps pediatric cancer patients ant their families. Troy will be among 9 celebrities participating in …
Troy Evans and 8 other celebrities are making a “Big Splash” on May 24, 2019 during the Cannonballs for Charity event at Coney Island during the park’s preview day for seasons pass holders. The 10 am event benefits The Dragonfly Foundation, a nonprofit that helps pediatric cancer patients ant their families. Troy will be among 9 celebrities participating in a …
The Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association celebrated their support of Stonelick Township’s Dragonfly Fire Truck and The Dragonfly Foundation. During the event, the organization presented a check to support the maintenance of the Dragonfly-branded active-duty fire engine that Stonelick Township uses to respond to emergencies and to help make families affected by pediatric cancer smile. Representatives of Stonelick Township Fire …
Ria Davidson, co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, interviews a 21-year-old Dragonfly patient, Briana, explores her Dragonfly experience and her journey overcoming the challenges of pediatric cancer. Topics discussed include: The registration process to engage with Dragonfly Dragonfly programs, including patient/family events, the Landing, the Dragonfly suite at US Bank Arena, New Diagnosis Care Bags, and our “I Am Still Me”(R) …
Thank you to all who attended and supported the 16th annual Easter Egg- Stravaganza on April 6, sponsored by Teri Gillman, Comey & Shepherd REALTORS®! The weather cooperated and more than 400 residents attended! In just 1 hour, three age groups hunted thousands of eggs and 18 lucky kids collected grand prizes! A huge thanks to all the adults who …
The Dragonfly Foundation (Dragonfly), a Cincinnati-based 501c3 nonprofit, is pleased to announce the recipient of our first Student Ambassador Program Scholarship: Ms. Sammi Miller of Sycamore High School in Sycamore Township, OH. As a dedicated student, Dragonfly volunteer and chair of Sycamore High School’s 13th Annual Fashion For The Cure (FFTC) fundraiser, Ms. Miller has demonstrated outstanding leadership, kindness and …
Ria Davidson, co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, and Dragonfly dad, Jeremy, continue their discussion about how families endure and overcome challenges, particularly of cancer. Topics included in Part 2 of the interview: Tips for families, with specific advice for fathers, enduring a life-threatening ordeal Dragonfly mission, programs/services and billboards Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center & the miracle workers who work …
Additional information and context for The Dragonfly Effect podcast released on May 30, 2019, called “Jeremy’s Story.” Dragonfly.org/podcast Information was provided for publication by Jeremy and his wife. “Aiden was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) on July 11, 2016. He was taken to the local hospital with abnormal bruising and persistent headache. They found he was very anemic. Aiden …
