CINCINNATI, OH – September 29, 2015 – Today, The Dragonfly Foundation® provided Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute with another set of 25 new HP® laptops with webcams and warranties (the first set was donated in 2010). They also added to the number of tablets, gaming systems and other electronics they have donated to date with …
“‘Superman’ vs. cancer: 8-year-old Jayden in remission”
Wilmington News Journal September 22, 2015 By Dylanne Petros Jayden Hairston, 8, in remission from nephroblastoma WILMINGTON – A local boy dressed up as Superman for Halloween. The next day he was in the hospital. Jayden Hairston, now 8, was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, or nephroblastoma, in 2013. The tumor is a cancer of the kidneys that usually occurs in …
News Article: Andy Dalton helping children with special needs and their families cope
Coley Harvey, Reporter ESPN.COM September 10, 2015 CINCINNATI — Twenty-one-month old Brianna Fleckinger had no idea who Andy Dalton was. Neither did many of her peers who were running around a small space at Kings Island amusement park, playing a spirited game of duck, duck, goose one recent Sunday afternoon. None of them had any idea what Dalton’s postseason interception …
News Article: Dragonfly kids get visit from rising NASCAR star
September 8, 2015 Marc Hardin, Reporter Cincinnati Enquirer Professional stock car racing driver Ben Rhodes was greeted with a colorful sign, some Kentucky Speedway-themed cupcakes and a room full of smiles Tuesday afternoon when he arrived at the Dragonfly Foundation in Mason. Rhodes is a second-year driver competing on the Xfinity Series, NASCAR’s second-tier national series. He’s already a winner …
The Dragonfly Foundation Receives $100,000 From The Matson Family Foundation
On Friday, August 27th, The Dragonfly Foundation took the stage with two Dragonfly Families and accepted what was the second largest single donation in its 5-year history: a $100,000 check from The Matson Family Foundation. The donation was made during the 2015 Matson Money Symposium held at the Duke Energy Center in front of several thousand attendees from all across …
Happy 5th Birthday To Us!
There are many non-profits doing good work, but there are also many that come and go, or that don’t make an impact. The Dragonfly Foundation is proud to celebrate 5 years of transformational programs that have made an immediate difference for young patients, families and the hospitals we serve. To view information about our size and scope, or to learn …
Christine Neitzke is a Finalist for the Jefferson Award, the Nobel Prize for Public Service!
So excited for Christine Neitzke, Dragonfly Co-Founder!!!!! She is a top 3 finalist for the Jefferson Award from Rotary Club of Cincinnati. The Jefferson Award is considered the Nobel Prize for Public Service!!!!!!
NKY chamber to honor Emerging 30
FT. MITCHELL, – The Northern Kentucky Chamber will recognize the region’s top growing small businesses at the 12th annual “Emerging 30” cocktail reception. “Emerging 30” is comprised of local businesses making a significant economic impact on the community based on annual revenue growth. Winners receive public acknowledgement of their achievements and are encouraged to offer their guidance and advice to …
Connor’s Run/Walk: Kids Helping Kids
Pulse Journal News Article October 18, 2014 “HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER” Three years ago, Connor Kranson decided he wanted to do something to help children battling cancer. So, the boy with a big dream and an even bigger heart held a fun run/walk in his Ashmont Neighborhood. Today, the Mason Intermediate fifth grader has repeated that run three more times. …
If Cheers Could Heal, Leah Still Would Be Cured
Reprinted from the Enquirer on 10/8/14 http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2014/10/07/devon-still-beyond-the-stripes-cheers-leah-still/16893041/ If cheers could heal, Leah Still would be cured Cliff Radel, [email protected] 4:16 a.m. EDT October 8, 2014 (Photo: The Enquirer/Cara Owsley) 35 CONNECT 21 TWEET 1 LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE If cheers could cure cancer, that cruel disease would have been wiped out Thursday night by the ovation given to Devon Still. The Cincinnati Bengals …