By A Dragonfly Family For Dragonfly Families
The Dragonfly Foundation Softball Tournament was founded in 2017 by Jimmy Clark in memory of his little sister, Jenna, who loved being a Dragonfly. Jimmy and his family wanted to give back to the organization that gave the family so many good memories and smiles during the difficult times they had coping with the devastating impact a cancer diagnosis had …
Dragonfly: Opening Credits of The Office Remake
The Dragonfly Foundation (our incredible staff and awesome intern who came up with this idea) proudly presents a remake of the opening credits of The Office done Dragonfly style!! We love what we do to support pediatric cancer families — and we hope it shows!! Please share!
Camp Dragonfly: Post Camp Quotes Part 3
See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part I Here See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part 2 Here Here are just some of the comments we received from parents, campers and camp volunteers: “Boys are loving camp! Wanted to share a moment of joy from our house…. On Monday night L had a baseball game and when we got home …
Camp Dragonfly: Post Camp Overview Part 2
See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part I Here After working so hard all week, being open to opportunities, learning new skills, and exploring their talents, our Camp Dragonfly campers worked together to create a plan to spread kindness, compassion, and philanthropy. They then took action to support The Dragonfly Foundation. The Camp’s “FUUUUUUNNNNN”draiser was awesome! The kids set 3 …
Camp Dragonfly: Post Camp Overview Part I
For the last two years, The Dragonfly Foundation has planned an managed a volunteer-driven summer camp for incoming 5th & 6th grade students. The mission of Camp Dragonfly (fka Camp Uplift) is to empower kids to spread kindness and compassion in their homes, schools and communities. Last summer’s camp had such a positive response from our campers, parents and volunteers that …
Dragonfly Golf Classic: 2018 Recap Video
We are grateful to Titan Siding & Roofing for sponsoring our 2018 Golf Classic (and already agreeing to sponsor our 2019 Golf Classic)!! We also thank our emcee Scott Sloan, our auctioneer Chase Budurka, our magician Jason Smith, and our performer Nicholas Brehm! The event, which raised more than $81,000, would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and …
Notes from Dragonfly Families
“An incredible foundation to say the very least. Thank you Dragonfly Foundation for all you do for our Dragonfly kids and all the Dragonfly families! This world is a better place because of you and all that support this foundation. I can’t find the words to express my thankfulness. We are forever grateful to a Dragonfly family! Thank you.” – …
Hobbies
It can be challenging to keep occupied in a fun, productive way, whether at home, in the hospital, or in a clinic waiting room. However, these times can be the perfect opportunity for patients, siblings/offspring and parents/caregivers, to acquire a hobby, to develop new interests, and to learn something new and different. In researching this topic for The Dragonfly Foundation, …
Dragonfly Friends
Each year, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute and Camp Joy host a camp for pediatric cancer patients. One of our Dragonfly parents sent us this note: “The day has arrived Y and F has been waiting for today for camp with friends. When you arrive you don’t know who is bunking with you and happens that these …