Kids Can Be A #ForceOfAwesome

The Dragonfly Foundation knows the impact caring can have on others, and how even the smallest action can impact an individual or a community. The Dragonfly Foundation is excited to announce Camp Uplift, a fun, interactive week-long program for incoming 5thand 6th graders. The camp will teach students that they have the autonomy and skills to “uplift” themselves, the people …

“Young Lakota wrestlers help pin cancer”

Source: http://www.journal-news.com/news/young-lakota-wrestlers-help-pin-cancer/Raj7ZZ8kebFXVCRhyH3fIN/ Story by: Michael Clark 9:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 LIBERTY TWP. Cancer came closer to being pinned for a loss Tuesday as dozens of young wrestlers at Lakota East High School celebrated their $3,700 donation to the area Dragonfly Foundation. Jay Zurlinden, Lakota East youth wrestling coach and father of 10-year-old cancer survivor and wrestler Jayden, led …

Students create business with benefits

WATCH THIS VIDEO: http://www.wlwt.com/article/students-explore-passions-work-creatively-during-genius-hour/8673547 Students explore passions, work creatively during Genius Hour Independence school gives students time to work independently during school By Colin Mayfield, WLWT Anchor/Reporter http://www.wlwt.com/article/board-pennsylvania-casino-served-player-27-drinks-in-9-hours/8672624 Hoping to build a culture of innovation, students in Jason Shattuck’s Genius Hour are feeding their entrepreneurial spirits. Sixth grade student Cheyanne Ross confirmed, “I love almost everything about it.” Her sixth …

Gift Box

“LMS drama makes wonderful gift to Dragonfly”

Chuck Gibson, [email protected] 2:16 p.m. EST December 28, 2016 http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/loveland/2016/12/28/lms-drama-makes-wonderful-gift-dragonfly/95920416/   The Loveland Middle School drama, directed by Carol Hall, performed “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play” in early December. On Tuesday, Dec. 20, just five days before Christmas, Hall and the students presented a check for $1,000 to Colleen Berlinger, Dragonfly Foundation community relations director. “It’s …

Frankie’s Story

My name is Dawn Baker. This story is about my son Frankie, our family’s journey with cancer, and how The Dragonfly Foundation has been a light for us during a very dark time. Before Frankie was even born, he was diagnosed with some kind of mass in his chest. It wasn’t long after he came into this world that doctors …

The 5 Friends You Need During Cancer Treatment

Note: While Dragonfly is focused on pediatric cancer patients, much of this post applies universally. Source: https://www.ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/07-11-2016/the-5-friends-you-need-during-cancer-treatment July 11th, 2016 | Emotional Support, Relationships ritawoker | Fighter: Breast Cancer Having a support system is essential during your cancer battle, and these five types of friends are just the people you’ll need by your side to help you get through it. …

Dragonfly Foundation offers meaningful relationships to transcend cancer’s isolation

Written by Brittany York Soapbox Cincinnati http://www.soapboxmedia.com/features/042616-Dragonfly-TITLE-fundraiser-cancer-families.aspx Imagine for a moment you’re happily married. You and your significant other are gainfully employed as a veterinarian and an au pair/event planner. You recently purchased your first home, where you’ve lived for the past month, and you’re eager to build a family around your new baby boy. Life is normal. Life is …

To Be Philanthropic

While technological innovations provide new methods of accessible donation opportunities, there are so many causes worthy of assistance. How do donors choose which causes to support, and how can a person or group encourage others to take action? So Many Ways To Give Visibility for charitable causes and  funding needs have never been higher. Teams and individuals can rally behind …