Rick, age 32, is a 5-time survivor and a Dragonfly. Since age 8, Rick has diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He endured numerous surgeries and aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments (including cranial and spinal radiation). Numerous side effects compromised his immune system and resulted in other medical concerns, including bacterial meningitis and shingles. He conquered his original …
Alecia Lipton, Assistant Interim Director with Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati sits down for an interview with Ria Davidson, co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, to share information about Hoxworth, the process of donating blood and blood products and the Dragonfly effect. Alecia shared that 40% of Hoxworth’s blood supply goes to pediatric cancer patients in Greater Cincinnati. Since …
The Dragonfly Foundation is part of the 2019 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Federal employees, retired military and retired civilians can make a one-time contribution (i.e., cash, check, or credit card) or a recurring pledge through their annuity. Please select The Dragonfly Foundation (CFC #64883) as your beneficiary. CLICK HERE to make a contribution or pledge. Minimum contribution amounts via payroll …
In this podcast, Dragonfly mom, Aimee, shares what happened after they moved to Cincinnati, OH in the hope of finding a cure for her teen-aged son Ian’s health issues. After being misinformed by doctors in her former town, a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center endocrinologist diagnosed Ian with a rare form of cancer: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). This form of cancer …
Marty Brennaman, Hall of Fame Broadcast Announcer, has been a huge supporter of The Dragonfly Foundation since the night in 2012 when he shaved his head to fulfill a promise after a bet. That event, along with Marty’s 70th birthday and, later his retirement party in 2019, were celebrated at Great American Ball Park after Reds games. Both those events …
Makayla is a happy little girl full of love and faith. She loves soccer, dance, track and field, loves to cook, and plans to travel the world when she grows up. Makayla was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor called Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma (JPA) only a week after finishing Kindergarten at 6-years old. Our world was flipped upside down. Makayla became …
Sherie was first introduced to The Dragonfly Foundation through her work at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Dragonfly often held patient/family events at the school (e.g., ice skating and tickets to hockey, football and baseball games, etc.). As a skater, Sherie’s daughter Karia often volunteered at Dragonfly events. Little did she know that one …
On 9/26/19 it will be 3 years since Jess was diagnosed with AML and became a dragonfly. Jess faced many challenges throughout her treatment but always with a positive smile and hope for better things to come after it was over. She lost all her hair due to her chemo and is still growing it back. She missed half of …
Sept. 20-22nd, 2019 Michael Wilson aka Knightmage will be attending the Cincinnati Comic Expo on September 20-22nd, 2019 at the Duke Energy Center. Wilson, a Deputy Sheriff, actor and International Cosplayer from Youngstown, Ohio, travels the to various pop culture conventions around the world and raises money for charities while attending the conventions as their guest. During Cincinnati Comic Expo, …
LJ is a strong little boy with the biggest and most caring heart! He adores his big sister, things with wheels, squishy toys, and throwing rocks! He was diagnosed with DIPG on February 13th, 2018 in Anchorage, AK and began 30 rounds of radiation on April 12th, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. He is currently on a clinical trial where he …
