Renovations At The New Landing Continue!

IMPROVING LIVES, SAVING HISTORY, BUILDING A FUTURE Renovations continue at the Hauck Heine House as we prepare 506 Oak Street in Clifton to become the new location of Dragonfly’s patient/family space (affectionately referred to as “The Landing”). Click Here to learn more about The Landing.

2019 Fashion for the Cure

Local Students Showcase Their Design Skills For Charity The 13th annual Fashion for the Cure show will be held on February 15th, 2019 at Sycamore High school at 6:30pm. Don’t miss this fantastic, “professional-level” event with a purpose!  Proceeds benefit The Dragonfly Foundation, which helps pediatric cancer patients and their families find strength, courage, and joy.  This year’s show, almost …

Wally’s Personal Plea

Wally thinks you need support Dragonfly! Hear his personal plea and about his Dragonfly experience. He wants your help and so do we! Click the button below to learn all the ways you, your business, and/or your group can help.

2019 Dragonfly Grand Gala

CINCINNATI, OH, — The Dragonfly Foundation’s 8th annual Grand Gala, presented by Huntington Bank, will be held on March 2nd, 2019 at Music Hall from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm. This year’s black-tie (optional) gala, in its new location, will be a masquerade ball. Win a prize for the finest masquerade mask, enjoy a one of the city’s most spectacular …

Dragonfly Billboards Create Joy & Interest

The trauma that follows a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just occur in a hospital. It happens in small ways, every day — and everywhere. Imagine driving to the hospital or doctor’s office knowing that there are difficult procedures and treatments ahead for you or our child. Driving to an event in a car that is missing a loved one can also …

Growing After Cancer

“Perhaps, even here, I am growing.” –Morgan Harper Nichols– I read this today and it struck a chord within me. I’ve been struggling mentally, physically, and emotionally for the past few years – struggling to make sense of this new normal post-cancer. A normal that doesn’t make sense to me. People don’t like to talk about how hard life can …

“Laughter Is Good Medicine”

By Elaine Plummer, RN “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” – Yiddish Proverb Like one of my very favorite Mary Poppins songs says:  “I love to laugh… loud and long and clear.”  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMqqI-kzHY&list=RDpOMqqI-kzHY&start_radio=1&t=0)  Just thinking of that song makes me smile.  The joyous aspect of the song is more than just a familiar beloved catchy …

Your Time, Talents and Treasures Have Gone A Long Way

Dear Dragonfly Supporters, Thank you for another successful year serving the needs of families of pediatric cancer patients.  Your time, talent and treasure have gone a long way in easing the struggles associated with a challenging diagnosis.  It is my sincere hope that during this time, we will all share thoughts and prayers for those whose holidays and New Year …