In September 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation purchased and began renovating the Hauck Heine House in Cincinnati. This video is an update of the renovations of the main house, Dragonfly’s new headquarters. Lovingly referred to as “The Landing,” this property includes a main house, a carriage house and a beautiful front yard, provides a permanent location for our non-profit — 5 …
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The Dragonfly Effect Podcast: Johanne’s Story
Six years ago, Johanne’s young son was rushed to the hospital with a kidney cancer. Unprepared for the news and from that point forward, Johanne found comfort in The Dragonfly Foundation. While every family affected by cancer has a unique story and circumstance, Johanne found a welcoming, understanding community among Dragonfly families. She describes procedures and how that made her feel like …
Kassi’s Story
Dragonfly mom, Kassi, shares her family’s cancer battle, her advice to other Dragonflies and her joyful outlook on life on the latest episode of The Dragonfly Effect Podcast with Ria Davidson, cofounder of The Dragonfly Foundation.
Chung, Fahey Join Dragonfly’s Board of Directors
Christ Hospital Health Network and Lamar Advertising Co., leaders to forward a mission of bringing strength, courage, and joy to the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families. CINCINNATI – June 17, 2019 – The Dragonfly Foundation, which provides unwavering support to families affected by pediatric cancer, welcomes Dr. Jennifer Chung, MD, of the Christ Hospital Health Network, and …
New Podcast Episode: Devon’s Story
This episode of The Dragonfly Effect podcast focuses on how Dragonfly provides emotional, relational and practical support for its families in critical times during and after treatment. Devon shares how Dragonfly supported her family in a way no one else could, becoming a beacon of light in dark times while her family struggled with isolation and financial pressure throughout her son’s cancer treatment. She also describes ongoing challenges related to recovery and survivorship.
Dragonfly Day at Great American Ball Park
Our families enjoyed a day of being treated like professional baseball players. Thanks to the generosity of CBTS/Cincinnati Bell, Dragonfly patients and families had the opportunity to play baseball on the field of Great American Ball Park. Part of this experience included surprising patients and their siblings/offspring with customized Reds jerseys hung in the visitor’s clubhouse — with each shirt …
Dragonfly Co-Founders to Receive “Women of Influence” Awards
LEAD TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP TO HONOR THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION Co-Founders CHRISTINE NEITZKE and RIA DAVIDSON with WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS June 11 CINCINNATI – June 7, 2019 – The Dragonfly Foundation co-founders Christine Neitzke and Ria Davidson will each be honored during the 6th Annual Lead Tribune Media Group Women of Influence Awards luncheon Tuesday, June 11 at Manor House Banquet …
Brittany’s Story: Family, Home, Joy, Love, & Support
This episode focuses on how The Dragonfly Foundation helps provide a community and support system of others who understand what it’s like to undergo pediatric cancer treatment. Brittany discusses how hospital stays and infection control protocols made her family feel isolated and alone, even while surrounded by loving family and friends in their community As a mom of three young …
Tammy’s Story
This episode of The Dragonfly Effect illustrates the impact a community of caring creates in the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families. As a legal guardian, grandmother, and caregiver guiding two Dragonflies, a patient and sibling, through treatment and long-term recovery, Tammy describes her/her family’s pre-Dragonfly experience, as if they were living life in a dark box, feeling alone, …
Dragonfly Golf Classic 2019 – A Look Back
We are grateful that Titan Siding & Roofing for returning as the presenting sponsor of the Golf Classic event. We are also grateful to Trinity Debt Management for their continued support and sponsorship of this year’s golf shirts. A special thank you to our emcee Scott Sloan, our friend, Julie O’Neill, for her performance of the national anthem, and to …