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 …
“A little thing called Dragonfly”
“Today cancer rattled my family for the second time in four short years. My younger sister, E, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I myself battled osteosarcoma in 2010-2011. I want to run away with her, away from cancer and all the ugliness it brings. I want to protect her from all the needle sticks, bouts of puking, unimaginable tiredness and …
We are working to change medical outcomes
“It has been medically shown that a positive outlook can change medical outcomes. For children who have not had the opportunity to live their life to the fullest, we must be even more dedicated to providing smiles, small wishes and quality of life as they face the challenges of their illness and their hospitalization.”
Why Dragonfly?
“Throughout the world there are many fund raising processes and activities supporting critical research to find cures for many forms of cancer and blood disorders. The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital staff and doctors deliver outstanding oncology care, and are a performing important research in this area. With their work and dedication, my son is now in remission from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Finding …
Helping me see the light
From a Dragonfly: “I talked with an old school friend today and she asked me questions about what it was like and how I got through it because she said if her child had cancer she didn’t think she could. I told her in the best way I can, it is like you have a box, a small brown box, …
Birthday gift donations
From a dragonfly mom…. ‘I’m so proud of E. who asked all of her friends to donate gift cards to The Dragonfly Foundation instead of bringing her gifts for her 11th birthday. This girl has the biggest heart and always looking for a way to help others and give back! Love her sweet soul!! <3 <3’