By Matt Neitzke My life was just like any other 10-year-olds: full of hanging with friends, chasing girls around, and playing baseball. Every day was as good as the last and it seemed like joy was never-ending. This was the reality I knew until the one night came that would forever change my life. It was a Friday in the …
“An incredible foundation to say the very least. Thank you Dragonfly Foundation for all you do for our Dragonfly kids and all the Dragonfly families! This world is a better place because of you and all that support this foundation. I can’t find the words to express my thankfulness. We are forever grateful to a Dragonfly family! Thank you.” – …
It can be challenging to keep occupied in a fun, productive way, whether at home, in the hospital, or in a clinic waiting room. However, these times can be the perfect opportunity for patients, siblings/offspring and parents/caregivers, to acquire a hobby, to develop new interests, and to learn something new and different. In researching this topic for The Dragonfly Foundation, …
STORY: “When we checked the mail today, newly four-year-old J was excited to find an envelope addressed to him. “Is dat mail for me?” he asked excitedly. Mail for him is rare, and he LOVES getting it! He raced to open the envelope in the backseat of my car, not allowing me to help, despite my offers to do so …
“I love being asked ‘Why Dragonfly?’ I am a cancer Survivor and when I was diagnosed, Dragonfly was not in existence. After treatment, I heard of Dragonfly and learned about their mission. I immediately knew I wanted to be involved, so I started volunteering as much as I could. I now work full time for Dragonfly, and am able to …
“I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity for the Christmas shop today! We have been struggling so much and our furnace motor blew last night, so Christmas for our 4 kids was only going to be from family. However, thanks to (Dragonfly) and you, we were able to get some toys, games, hats and shirts for all of our …
Help our Dragonflies find Strength, Courage, & Joy by clicking here to donate. At the age of 6, Emily was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Two weeks later, the tumor was surgically removed. Fortunately, Emily did not have to go through chemotherapy or radiation treatments, but is facing long-term side effects from surgery and the location of the tumor. She …
Reprinted with permission: ”June 28th, 2010. That was the day my life was flipped upside down. Just before starting high school, I was diagnosed with cancer. At a pivotal moment of my childhood, life threw a sucker punch that landed me flat on the ground. I spent the next months in excruciating pain, going through each day became a battle, …
The emotional support Dragonfly provides to young cancer and bone marrow transplant patients and their families has lifted hearts and spirits, impacted medical outcomes, saved marriages, and even prevented suicides. The work we do is invaluable to patients and families because: It will take a long to find a cure for every cancer, until then young patients and their families …
At age 6, Emily was diagnosed with cancer, a brain tumor. Two weeks later, the tumor was surgically removed. Fortunately, Emily did not have to go through chemotherapy or radiation treatments, but is facing long-term side effects from surgery and the location of the tumor. She also has endured severe bone fractures in her back, arm, and legs. She continues …
