Wanted: 1 Bead
The Dragonfly Foundation funds the Beads of Courage Program for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute. Each of the hand-blown glass beads are made right here in Cincinnati, OH at Brazee Street Studios. This weekend Brazee held a public event that also included our Dragonfly Families. Our patients were given the opportunity to make a special …
It never leaves you…
From a Dragonfly Mom: “I know it sounds crazy and most will not understand but this never leaves no matter how long the cancer is gone. September is especially hard for me. Not only is it childhood cancer awareness month but tomorrow is the anniversary of Lilli’s diagnosis and the 30th is her cancer free anniversary and the anniversary of …
Thank you note from a Dragonfly Mom
“I just wanted to drop a note to say I received your gifts in the mail today. Brandon and I were a part of the group for such a short time, I appreciate all the wonderful things you do for the kids and parents too. Brandon was in the hospital for all of his last months here on earth so …
“Those few moments of watching them be a kid again are never forgotten!”
From a Mom who lost her Dragonfly 1 year and 2 months after Dragonfly was established (in August 2010): “Just had to share. Yesterday we held a balloon release for Shelby as we do every year. While family and friends were gathered, a dragonfly flew around the group right after we released our balloons! Coincidence? Years ago, I would have …