“I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all you have done for L and our family. You have not only provided us with wonderful opportunities to share as a family (and distract us when we needed it most!), but you have introduced us to so many families who understand and are there for us….who make …
“While N is not dying….not my child…not today, cancer has given us a jolt in a big way!”
“Nothing like cancer to help put life in perspective. I am so grateful that N is stable and healthy most days. N is enjoying school and karate and looking forward to therapeutic horseback riding. I am really focusing on getting the most from life and we take happiness wherever we find it! When we get an invitation, we say “YES”…the …
We are 3 years old!!!
We currently have more than 5,511 FB Likes and a total reach in excess of 34,000… but of all the people who have posted in the last 24 hours, here are two of my favorites: “Happy Birthday! Thank you! For starting this organization, for putting in countless hours, for crying with the parents when we receive bad news, for reaching …
“Thank you… for your attention and care from the moment of our son’s diagnosis…”
We love getting these notes….
Community Foundation Donates To Dragonfly
This donation pays for 3.5 New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Packages!!! So grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Central Wisconsin and the Jeanie Marie Fund!
From a teen dragonfly…
How great is this? “I wanted to let you all know that a very close friend of mine has started a fundraiser in honor of me, and all the donations will go to The Dragonfly Foundation. Her name is Katie G. and I have been going to camp Hato-Went-Ha up in Michigan with her for the past few years. This …
“I am content with the red light”
From a Dragonfly Mom: “There comes a point in life when you sit back and realize that none of the bullshit really matters… The pettiness, the drama. the he said/she said… The going out.. The so called friends… I’m ashamed to say that it has taken this long for me to see this…. I am 29 years old and I …
What it is like to be a Dragonfly Mom
“I’ve probably slept a couple of hours tonight. My whole body is anxious. My stomach is in knots awaiting her ANC and her next temp and her next heart rate. I pray and am hopeful at least a portion of me is. I want M to be well. I want our little family to have a week of peace, heck …
Our Dragonfly Suite at US Bank Arena
From a Dragonfly Mom: Dragonfly has a suite (capacity: 18 Dragonflies) at US Bank Arena for every event through 2019. This donated patient/family space offers limited exposure to the public and includes a private bathroom. Families enjoy attending events here, and use the open area to play, build relationships, and enjoy events held at the venue. We encourage people to …
Cancer Hurts… Relationships
You can’t punch cancer in the face. You can’t beat it up, but you can take the frustration, anger and sadness out on those you love… From a friend of the Foundation. If cancer has attacked a loved one, and you think you can go it alone, think again. You are not weak by asking for assistance. In fact, it …