“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 …
“I’m a Dragonfly”
From a Dragonfly Mom: “Last night we went to a car show in Milford to look at cars and teach my pups how to act in public. I was wearing my dragonfly t-shirt and a beautiful little girl walked up and said ” the dragonfly foundation, I’m a dragonfly” then she asked if she could pet my puppys. As we …
Living the dream: Cost = 1 phone call
The Dragonfly Foundation hosts 5-12 patient events A WEEK for our families, from sending a family to the movies, to sending them to our Dragonfly suite at US Bank Arena, to hosting more than 200 at the Landing or at places like Kings Island Amusement Park. We try to do what we can, when we can, as often as we …
We have had another “best day” today!
Today was Dragonfly’s 4th Annual Kings Island Day for our patients/families. More than 220 came to Kings Island today for a day of fun, food and entertainment. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, such as Matson Money, and individual donors, we were able to pay for their tickets, their meals, refreshments, desserts and the appearance of 2 Peanuts(TM) characters, Snoopy …
Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday to Dragonfly
We are 4 years old TODAY!!!!
“What you do is nothing short of AMAZING”
A note from a Dragonfly Mom: “Our family is in town from New Orleans for K’s check up appts and we FINALLY got the chance to stop by The Landing yesterday! I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of all dragonfly parents and caregivers for being true comfort and joy in …
What an exciting few days!!
On Thursday, August 2, 2014, The Dragonfly Foundation received a major donation from Mark Matson during the Matson Money Investor Symposium held at Horseshoe Casino. Mark and Melissa Matson, both Board members, are long-time supporters. Words cannot begin to describe how grateful we are for their donation. On Friday, August 3rd, The Dragonfly Foundation was part of a successful attempt …
“A HUGE step forward”… because of a few DVDs
From a Social Worker at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital: “Just wanted to let you know that my patient was THRILLED about the Supernatural DVDs you purchased for her! Thank you thank you!! She said, “My life is very happy today” and “I’m the happiest girl today.” I have not seen her happy in weeks, so this is a HUGE step forward. …
Breathe. Just. Breathe!!
Tonight, Matson Money donated $100,000 to The Dragonfly Foundation!!!! Incredible. Awesome. Just like their symposium!! So grateful for what this can do for us!!!
Bleed for a Cause: Dragonflies for Dragonfly
One of our Dragonfly families donated blood today… Their ENTIRE family!!!!! Bleed for a Cause is a program by Hoxworth Blood Center Program designed to encourage nonprofits to recruit blood donors during the month of July. Almost all of our Dragonflies require blood transfusions at some point during treatment. Please donate blood. Today and tomorrow.