From the uncle of a Dragonfly: “When I saw a dragonfly in the past, it was just a pesky insect I’d see flying around a swimming pool. Now when I see a dragonfly, I feel a tug on my heart. When my sister first signed M up for the Dragonfly Foundation, I never realized what it would do for my …
A thank you…
Reprinted with permission:
“I have received so much from Dragonfly…”
From a Dragonfly Mom: “Your blue gift bag is the reason I got to eat some days. Like a godsend, I got your bag a week when things were really tight. Your foundation should of won all the contests, because there is no contest. you guys are there for us in our darkest hour, a beacon of hope when there …
Did you know a child can be born with cancer?
Having a child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. For the family in this picture, the joy was tempered by fear and emotional pain after hearing that their newborn baby had cancer. Imagine how difficult it was for her to smile in this moment…
“I am so thankful to be part of the Dragonfly FAMILY”
“I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all you have done for L and our family. You have not only provided us with wonderful opportunities to share as a family (and distract us when we needed it most!), but you have introduced us to so many families who understand and are there for us….who make …
“While N is not dying….not my child…not today, cancer has given us a jolt in a big way!”
“Nothing like cancer to help put life in perspective. I am so grateful that N is stable and healthy most days. N is enjoying school and karate and looking forward to therapeutic horseback riding. I am really focusing on getting the most from life and we take happiness wherever we find it! When we get an invitation, we say “YES”…the …
We are 3 years old!!!
We currently have more than 5,511 FB Likes and a total reach in excess of 34,000… but of all the people who have posted in the last 24 hours, here are two of my favorites: “Happy Birthday! Thank you! For starting this organization, for putting in countless hours, for crying with the parents when we receive bad news, for reaching …
“Thank you… for your attention and care from the moment of our son’s diagnosis…”
We love getting these notes….
Community Foundation Donates To Dragonfly
This donation pays for 3.5 New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Packages!!! So grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Central Wisconsin and the Jeanie Marie Fund!
“I am content with the red light”
From a Dragonfly Mom: “There comes a point in life when you sit back and realize that none of the bullshit really matters… The pettiness, the drama. the he said/she said… The going out.. The so called friends… I’m ashamed to say that it has taken this long for me to see this…. I am 29 years old and I …