We registered a really little Dragonfly today. Her mommy told us that her baby’s “favorite thing”was the Dragonfly bracelet that came in our New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Package. She said, “she will not let go of it.” (You can also see it in the picture she sent). She is reason #1,930 why we are so grateful for the community’s support.
From a newly registered Dragonfly Dad: “You knew what we needed before we did.” Have you read about our “Big Blue Bags”? They hold our New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Packages. Each bag contains about $140 worth of items: night lights, laundry bag and detergent (HE Free/Clear Pods), toothbrush, toothpaste, in-room meal cards, personal care items, office supplies… all the needs …
As horrific as treatment is for kids, it is also just as bad for young adults and adults. Beyond the physical challenges they must endure, there is isolation, loss, and the devastation of knowing they are missing out on everything. Before age 30, they probably have not met the love of their life, built a nest egg to fall back …
A Facebook message to Dragonfly from a sister of a Dragonfly patient: “i wanted to give a shout out to the dragonfly foundation once again for helping my family when they were in the time of need. when my sister had leukemia. my hole family didnt know what to do. i was scared because she was so little and i …
From Ria/Christine: Besides our normal projects, in the last two weeks, we have helped a family with no insurance get crutches (yes, crutches), helped a now single mom get a job that doubled her salary and hours, helped a newly relocated family get a mortgage (huge thanks to Donna Thorman at Peoples First Savings Bank for going to the hospital …
From a Dragonfly Patient: “I received a special birthday surprise while here at children’s for chemo from dragonfly! (I couldn’t wait, so I opened it early! :D) Thank you so very much for making a long day of chemo much better!” _______________________________________ From a Dragonfly Sister: “i love the dragonfly foundation because they gave my family hope and happiness. they …
Summary: A thank you note to CBTS/Dragonfly/Reds for the day at the Great American Ball Park (The author of the note, a Dragonfly mom, also describes what it is like to have a child with cancer.) Family forgoes Christmas gifts and instead makes donation to The Dragonfly Foundation A patient says that “You Are The Best Medicine” It’s amazing what …
From the uncle of a Dragonfly: “When I saw a dragonfly in the past, it was just a pesky insect I’d see flying around a swimming pool. Now when I see a dragonfly, I feel a tug on my heart. When my sister first signed M up for the Dragonfly Foundation, I never realized what it would do for my …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “Your blue gift bag is the reason I got to eat some days. Like a godsend, I got your bag a week when things were really tight. Your foundation should of won all the contests, because there is no contest. you guys are there for us in our darkest hour, a beacon of hope when there …
We currently have more than 5,511 FB Likes and a total reach in excess of 34,000… but of all the people who have posted in the last 24 hours, here are two of my favorites: “Happy Birthday! Thank you! For starting this organization, for putting in countless hours, for crying with the parents when we receive bad news, for reaching …
