See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part I Here After working so hard all week, being open to opportunities, learning new skills, and exploring their talents, our Camp Dragonfly campers worked together to create a plan to spread kindness, compassion, and philanthropy. They then took action to support The Dragonfly Foundation. The Camp’s “FUUUUUUNNNNN”draiser was awesome! The kids set 3 …
For the last two years, The Dragonfly Foundation has planned an managed a volunteer-driven summer camp for incoming 5th & 6th grade students. The mission of Camp Dragonfly (fka Camp Uplift) is to empower kids to spread kindness and compassion in their homes, schools and communities. Last summer’s camp had such a positive response from our campers, parents and volunteers that …
The Dragonfly Foundation (Dragonfly), a non-profit organization whose mission is providing the best support and comfort services to pediatric cancer patients and their families, is pleased to announce that University of Cincinnati Vice President of Government Relations and University Communications Gregory J. Vehr will serve as the first chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. “Greg has been a committed …
June 11, 2018 Enquirer.com Article by: Andrea Cruikshank, entitled “”Family of ‘SuperBubz’ starts motorcycle ride to aid Dragonfly” A motorcycle ride spurred by the family and friends of “SuperBubz” is set for Saturday, June 16, at Queen City Harley Davidson in Fairfield. The 6-year-old Walter Zayne “SuperBubz” Herbert, of Fairfield, lost his battle with neuroblastoma on Oct. 6, after more than two years of treatment, …
On February 10, 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation presented Marty Brennaman with the organization’s Forty Four Award during the organization’s 7th Annual Grand Gala at the Renaissance Hotel. Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcasting Legend, was introduced by Reds VP, Karen Forgus, who recounted the night in 2012 when Marty shaved his head at Great American Ball Park. That …
Excerpt of an Article in the Journal News: http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/painting-with-twist-giving-with-passion/LyOkd1fYUZQe0rQVENPvsN/ Ginny McCabe, Contributing Writer Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 West Chester resident Cheree’ Gallant, owner of two local Painting With a Twist locations, in Mason and Cincinnati (west), loves giving back to the community through their monthly Painting With a Purpose fundraising classes. Since Cheree’ and her husband, Steve, opened the Mason …
Late this summer, Trade Global and Claire’s provided 20 pallets of fashion accessories, toys and gifts for Dragonfly to give to our families. While we accepted delivery of the items late this summer, logistically, we were unable to get get them immediately into the hands of our patients and families. Things finally fell into place in November (almost like they …
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 …
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 …
The Dragonfly Foundation receives $1,000 from recent event hosted at 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon Cincy Chic, the only online lifestyle publication for women in Greater Cincinnati, partnered with Cincinnati Profile, FC Cincinnati and 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon in Oakley on June 16, 2016 to raise funds benefiting The Dragonfly Foundation. Through online ticket sales and day-of fundraising initiatives, a $1,000 …
