Another reason we have our I Am Still Me Program
Facebook post (reprinted with permission) from a Dragonfly mom: “So, kyli wanted to go to the mall today to buy herself some running shoes. As we’re walking around, the mall is nearly deserted at 1:30 in the afternoon. Of the few people we saw, nearly all of them gave us a half-smile and looked away when we made eye contact …
Our Dragonflies Inspire Our Volunteers
Our running team captain, Heather Forte, is one amazing lady!! Read this note we got from her!!!! “WEEEELLLLL, I ran the 4 way challenge, so I raced both Saturday and Sunday. The first race Saturday (10k), I managed to find a hole at the finish line and put my foot in it. I twisted my ankle, busted open my knee …
A FB Post From a Dragonfly Caregiver:
“I have a chest with all her things in it for when she gets older she can look back and see how much everyone loved and cared about her. I have every letter every card from that very first day. I have every piece of document since day one. I won’t be on earth forever and she needs to know …
It’s the thought that counts, but gifts work, too!
“Dear Dragonfly, I just wanted to thank both of you for the gift package that was sent to P. He was so surprised and loved his gift!!! Thank you so much!!! We appreciate all that you have done for us and continue to do for us!!! It was a wonderful surprise and we appreciate it so much!!! With great appreciation!! …
Our Dragonflies Enjoyed The 2015 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
The Dragonfly Foundation was able to invite more than two dozen adults and kids to participate in the 2015 Opening Day Parade. They were able to ride on the Dragonfly Firetruck (provided by Stonelick Township Fire Department) and the Dragonfly Train (provided by Todd Stine)! The photos in this video were taken by Sarah Thomsen Photography.
FROM A DRAGONFLY CAREGIVER
FROM A DRAGONFLY CAREGIVER: “Our family just wanted to take a mintue to say Thank You for always being here for the last 3 years. You have seen our family in our darkest times come out into ray of sunshine all because of you. It is a blessing to be out of that dark, cold and lonely box our family …
“Thank you isn’t really enough to express how grateful and overjoyed you’ve made us…
From a Dragonfly Mom: “I sincerely want to thank you and your foundation for your amazing generosity..because of it, my daughter A was blessed to have a wonderful 6th birthday yesterday. I cannot thank you enough..I feel that thank you isn’t really enough to express how grateful and overjoyed you’ve made us. Bless you all!!”
Christine Neitzke is a Finalist for the Jefferson Award, the Nobel Prize for Public Service!
So excited for Christine Neitzke, Dragonfly Co-Founder!!!!! She is a top 3 finalist for the Jefferson Award from Rotary Club of Cincinnati. The Jefferson Award is considered the Nobel Prize for Public Service!!!!!!
Stories & Quotes
“I plan on having a dragonfly tattoo. My son walked through hell fire and at what seemed the darkest moments Dragonflies came to the rescue.” “May God bless you the way you bless all the families of kids with cancer! You are like the best friend none of us ever had.” “My daughter just had her daughter at Cincinnati Children’s …