From a Dragonfly mom: “As a mother of a young cancer patient, I cannot begin to explain the horror and feelings of helplessness while watching your precious child go through the pain and anguish of cancer treatments. There were times when we didn’t think she would make it. Times when I was doubled over in despair, watching my world crumble …
“Hi Ria, I wanted to tell you about something that happened to me today. I was wearing my Dragonfly sweatshirt around Kroger’s and a man stopped to ask me if I worked for the Foundation. I told him no, but that my family was a Dragonfly family. He asked me why and I told him about H and how much …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “When N got diagnosed last year, I remember that I was so afraid he would die. I remember being on the phone with my friend and crying about all the things he had not done in life. The range was from “get married”, “have kids” to simple things like “N’s never been to a Red’s game”, …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “After 2 years of battling my son’s disease and feeling lost and alone, The Dragonfly Foundation has taken us under the wing. Already, we feel supported, refreshed, and our hearts revived. They have given my family something to look forward to, instead of constant dread. Thank you.”
4/15/14: Reprinted from a letter we received from a 7th grader at Nagle Middle School in Cincinnati, OH. (We immediately called the principal and the teacher — wish we could have called his parents, too — to thank them for giving the student the environment that helped him create such a letter.) Dear Christine and Ria, I am a seventh …
Reprinted from a letter we received from a 7th grader at Nagle Middle School in Cincinnati, OH. (We immediately called the principal and the teacher — wish we could have called his parents, too — to thank them for giving the student the environment that helped him create such a letter.) Dear Christine and Ria, I am a seventh grader …
We have heard that many of these songs and more provide comfort to our families. If they can do this for them, they may provide comfort to you during stressful times. Check out any or all of these!! “Overcomer” by Mandisa “Anyway” by Martina McBride “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” by Martina McBride “In My Daughters Eyes” by Martina …
We have a suite at US Bank Arena through 2014. Our families love it for this very reason: “We had a great time at the Cyclones game last night. We got to meet two really nice families. It was so nice to see Ian have a good time and meet some great kids! Thanks Dragonfly!!!”
From a newly registered Dragonfly Dad: “You knew what we needed before we did.” Have you read about our “Big Blue Bags”? They hold our New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Packages. Each bag contains about $140 worth of items: night lights, laundry bag and detergent (HE Free/Clear Pods), toothbrush, toothpaste, in-room meal cards, personal care items, office supplies… all the needs …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “My bumper is being replaced from the wreck so when the guy told me the whole thing needed replacing, my first thing was “OH NO….what about all my Dragonfly bumper stickers”. He replied with a straight face “Ma’am, Geico can’t help with that. LOL” Needless to say, we sent her a bunch of Dragonfly bumper stickers!
