FROM A DRAGONFLY CAREGIVER: “Our family just wanted to take a mintue to say Thank You for always being here for the last 3 years. You have seen our family in our darkest times come out into ray of sunshine all because of you. It is a blessing to be out of that dark, cold and lonely box our family …
This family JUST STARTED with Dragonfly!! To answer their daughter’s question, yes, she and her family will be Dragonflies until her sister is 5-years post treatment/post BMT. Thank you to Matson Money, the Matson Family and all of our donors/supporters for making The Landing 2.0 (or “The Dragonfly House,” as the little girl called it) – and these smiles – …
A note from a Dragonfly Mom: “Our family is in town from New Orleans for K’s check up appts and we FINALLY got the chance to stop by The Landing yesterday! I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of all dragonfly parents and caregivers for being true comfort and joy in …
From a Dragonfly Volunteer: “I knew that I loved being part of this organization the minute I stepped in to The Landing for my orientation, but the manager cemented in to my heart just how much we have touched her family and all the other families I have never met. The best thing, I have to say, was that my …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “As my kids were headed to camp what they wanted to know was when they could go to The Landing! You guys must be the best at “joy” when a week of upcoming fun was interrupted by thoughts of Dragonfly get-togethers!” Here’s 50 reasons why our families like visiting The Landing, our patient/family space. The Landing …
MARY LOU EARNS HER WINGS Source: http://local.aarp.org/news/mary-lou-parrott-earns-her-wings-37368.html#sthash.9ISI6CW4.dpuf By Tara McQuinley, AARP Cincinnati Intern As I entered the Dragonfly Foundation, a patient family center affectionately called, “The Landing”, Mary Lou Parrott was waiting for me behind the welcome desk with a bright smile. She is short in stature, but high in energy. The Landing is an area filled with comfy couches …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “The Landing Rocks. Huge thank you to the Dragonfly Foundation for having such an amazing place to play on our day pass from the hospital. We love being dragonflies.” There are more than 50 reasons patients love visiting The Landing! **The Landing is made possible by the generous donations of the Matson Family and Matson …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “Once again the dragonfly delivered a day of fun, excitement, and goodies!!! Our kids had a blast and we got to meet some incredible families!!! No words can express how fortunate we are to have such a loving and caring group of amazing people ((hugs)))” The Landing is our patient/family space, located at 9275 Governors …
From a Dragonfly Mom “I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the tour of The Dragonfly Foundation and the t-shirt. For the first time in almost 7 years I feel compelled to be more open with my story. Up until recently I was almost embarrassed about what I had been through. I believe that The Dragonfly …
Reprinted from GreatNonprofits.com: http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/the-dragonfly-foundation April 3, 2014 “When my son became a Dragonfly, we were 2 years into his treatment of chemotherapy and high dose steroids. He is still in treatment. I don’t think my family would have had the strength to keep going had the Dragonfly Foundation not swooped in and lifted us up with encouragement, distractions, and support. …
