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 …
Having a child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. For the family in this picture, the joy was tempered by fear and emotional pain after hearing that their newborn baby had cancer. Imagine how difficult it was for her to smile in this moment…
“I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all you have done for L and our family. You have not only provided us with wonderful opportunities to share as a family (and distract us when we needed it most!), but you have introduced us to so many families who understand and are there for us….who make …
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 …
How great is this? “I wanted to let you all know that a very close friend of mine has started a fundraiser in honor of me, and all the donations will go to The Dragonfly Foundation. Her name is Katie G. and I have been going to camp Hato-Went-Ha up in Michigan with her for the past few years. This …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “There comes a point in life when you sit back and realize that none of the bullshit really matters… The pettiness, the drama. the he said/she said… The going out.. The so called friends… I’m ashamed to say that it has taken this long for me to see this…. I am 29 years old and I …
“I’ve probably slept a couple of hours tonight. My whole body is anxious. My stomach is in knots awaiting her ANC and her next temp and her next heart rate. I pray and am hopeful at least a portion of me is. I want M to be well. I want our little family to have a week of peace, heck …
From a Dragonfly Mom: Dragonfly has a suite (capacity: 18 Dragonflies) at US Bank Arena for every event through 2019. This donated patient/family space offers limited exposure to the public and includes a private bathroom. Families enjoy attending events here, and use the open area to play, build relationships, and enjoy events held at the venue. We encourage people to …
Our Dragonfly volunteers receive a special t-shirt that says “Earn Your Wings.” This special shirt is worn by very special people. The following email was received from our volunteer, Debbie, who works in the Pilot House at the Great American Ball Park. In addition to seeing our families at Reds games, she also sees them at outside events. Apparently, she …
From a Dragonfly Employee: “You know, reflecting about yesterday, it was just so amazing to think about all the volunteers and public enjoying the Touch a Truck, Touch a Life event and supporting the Dragonfly Foundation while I was at home, calling and registering new families, several of which were just so emotional – about the Dragonfly Foundation and what …
