I realize this is sort of a crazy topic to approach on my second blog post for The Dragonfly Foundation, but stay with me here. I promise this isn’t a tutorial on the research process and how to generate meaningful statistics. In fact, just writing that sentence made me want to splash ice water in my face and walk briskly …
My name is Elaine Plummer. I am a registered nurse, a fan of The Dragonfly Foundation, and a long-time friend of the organization’s co-founders, Ria Davidson and Christine Neitzke. Recently, Ria asked if I would help contribute to Dragonfly’s blog. Of course, I said YES!! What a perfect match. I love The Dragonfly Foundation, have had personal experience caring for a …
“I love being asked ‘Why Dragonfly?’ I am a cancer Survivor and when I was diagnosed, Dragonfly was not in existence. After treatment, I heard of Dragonfly and learned about their mission. I immediately knew I wanted to be involved, so I started volunteering as much as I could. I now work full time for Dragonfly, and am able to …
(Please subscribe to our YouTube channel!) This video shares the story of Reef and his family… and Dragonfly. It was originally shown during Dragonfly’s 2018 Grand Gala and Night of Courage events. The Carneson’s were kind enough to speak at both events. Originally from South Africa, the Carneson’s have been through so much trying to save their young son as …
On February 10, 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation presented Marty Brennaman with the organization’s Forty Four Award during the organization’s 7th Annual Grand Gala at the Renaissance Hotel. Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcasting Legend, was introduced by Reds VP, Karen Forgus, who recounted the night in 2012 when Marty shaved his head at Great American Ball Park. That …
“Who knew we would be a part of such a foundation as The Dragonfly Foundation but we are it’s reality for us. It’s a place you don’t want to be but a place your blessed to have found — that’s our Dragonfly quote we say this all the time to people. When Y was in treatment she received gifts in …
Silent Auction Closes Saturday, Feb. 10th at 9:30 pm To REGISTER & BID, please visit/share: https://www.qtego.net/qlink/dragonflygala Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Raffle Ends Tonight (Friday) at 9pm (Winners announced at Night of Courage at 9:20 pm To Purchase a Raffle Ticket, please visit/share: https://www.qtego.net/qlink/dragonflygala (Photo: Hartong Digital Media)
On Friday, 2/2 at Lakota West High School‘s basketball game, students, faculty and friends will be wearing gold for Dragonfly! At the game, some of our Dragonflies will be there to give a testimonial. One Dragonfly wrote this to give as a short speech: “Hello, My name is Allison. When I was 6 years old, I was diagnosed with Ewing’s …
We stayed at Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington DE. Our room had dragonflies on the curtains. I knew everything was going to be ok. — A Dragonfly Mom
#SpreadSmilesForDragonfly Between February and May 2018, a young Dragonfly volunteer, named Ali Hausfeld, will be racing a 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon…in an emoji costume! In May, at the 2018 Cincinnati Flying Pig Half-Marathon, she will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Fastest Half-Marathon Dressed as an Emoji.” We hope you will run, walk, or volunteer and help …
