Reposted from a blog by Matt Kabel: http://themighty.com/2015/08/10-things-id-tell-parents-who-just-found-out-their-child-has-cancer/#ixzz3lvinBwaa Last week was a big moment for our family. Our 2-year-old daughter, Sally, received her last dose of scheduled chemo to treat a rare and aggressive form of infant leukemia. For two years, our little girl braved seizures, broken bones, extreme nausea and diarrhea, long in-patient stays and hundreds of hospital visits. …
Coley Harvey, Reporter ESPN.COM September 10, 2015 CINCINNATI — Twenty-one-month old Brianna Fleckinger had no idea who Andy Dalton was. Neither did many of her peers who were running around a small space at Kings Island amusement park, playing a spirited game of duck, duck, goose one recent Sunday afternoon. None of them had any idea what Dalton’s postseason interception …
September 8, 2015 Marc Hardin, Reporter Cincinnati Enquirer Professional stock car racing driver Ben Rhodes was greeted with a colorful sign, some Kentucky Speedway-themed cupcakes and a room full of smiles Tuesday afternoon when he arrived at the Dragonfly Foundation in Mason. Rhodes is a second-year driver competing on the Xfinity Series, NASCAR’s second-tier national series. He’s already a winner …
From a Dragonfly: A million thank you’s would never be enough to express my gratitude for all you two (Dragonfly co-founders Christine & Ria) have done for me and my family. When I was diagnosed, I never dreamed that anything good would come from my diagnosis. As I reflect back on the last four years, I realize I now smile …
“We were at my sons ball game the other day and my dragonfly wasn’t having such a good day then all of a sudden we saw at least 6 dragonflies so I knew everything would be just fine.” “Just wanted to thank Dragonfly for the awesome gifts my son received yesterday. It was almost like you knew him; cars, trains, …
On Friday, August 27th, The Dragonfly Foundation took the stage with two Dragonfly Families and accepted what was the second largest single donation in its 5-year history: a $100,000 check from The Matson Family Foundation. The donation was made during the 2015 Matson Money Symposium held at the Duke Energy Center in front of several thousand attendees from all across …
Welcomed items include: Gift cards ($5-50) for iTunes, Kindle, Amazon, GameStop, Target, Wal-Mart, National Chain Restaurants and Clothing stores Patients spend hours/days researching the best items to purchase, giving them a measure of control and something to pass the time. Video games and game systems (PlayStation 3, Wii Systems, etc.; video games of all ratings) Tablets (iPad Mini’s, Kindles, etc.) …
Two of our families are being interviewed on WXIX FOX19 tomorrow morning about Kings Island’s #KicksCancer Fundraiser. The station asked for a biography from the families, so the anchors could know something about the interviewees. Here is what Jay Robison sent us: “The Dragonfly eclipses the realm of “just another foundation” helping cancer patients. Unlike other organizations, they genuinely focus …
“Today I donated blood at the mobile unit parked outside my work building. I had never given blood before, so I was a tad bit nervous in doing so. As I laid back in the chair and looked out the window, I saw three dragonflies flying around. I kind of chuckled to myself and felt at ease. I figured, if …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “Today I donated blood at the mobile unit parked outside my work building. I had never given blood before, so I was a tad bit nervous in doing so. As I laid back in the chair and looked out the window, I saw three dragonflies flying around. I kind of chuckled to myself and felt at …
