This episode of The Dragonfly Effect illustrates the impact a community of caring creates in the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families. As a legal guardian, grandmother, and caregiver guiding two Dragonflies, a patient and sibling, through treatment and long-term recovery, Tammy describes her/her family’s pre-Dragonfly experience, as if they were living life in a dark box, feeling alone, …
Ria Davidson, co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, interviews a 21-year-old Dragonfly patient, Briana, explores her Dragonfly experience and her journey overcoming the challenges of pediatric cancer. Topics discussed include: The registration process to engage with Dragonfly Dragonfly programs, including patient/family events, the Landing, the Dragonfly suite at US Bank Arena, New Diagnosis Care Bags, and our “I Am Still Me”(R) …
The Dragonfly Foundation (Dragonfly), a Cincinnati-based 501c3 nonprofit, is pleased to announce the recipient of our first Student Ambassador Program Scholarship: Ms. Sammi Miller of Sycamore High School in Sycamore Township, OH. As a dedicated student, Dragonfly volunteer and chair of Sycamore High School’s 13th Annual Fashion For The Cure (FFTC) fundraiser, Ms. Miller has demonstrated outstanding leadership, kindness and …
Ria Davidson, co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, and Dragonfly dad, Jeremy, continue their discussion about how families endure and overcome challenges, particularly of cancer. Topics included in Part 2 of the interview: Tips for families, with specific advice for fathers, enduring a life-threatening ordeal Dragonfly mission, programs/services and billboards Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center & the miracle workers who work …
Additional information and context for The Dragonfly Effect podcast released on May 30, 2019, called “Jeremy’s Story.” Dragonfly.org/podcast Information was provided for publication by Jeremy and his wife. “Aiden was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) on July 11, 2016. He was taken to the local hospital with abnormal bruising and persistent headache. They found he was very anemic. Aiden …
Dragonfly co-founder Ria Davidson interviews a Dragonfly dad named Jeremy, whose 6-year old was diagnosed with Leukemia. In the interview, Jeremy discusses how Dragonfly helped his family endure and overcome a variety of challenges related to pediatric cancer, especially at times when his son was immune-compromised. The interview includes information about how Dragonfly families, including Jeremy’s family, benefit from emotional, …
Listen to Episode 2 of “The Dragonfly Effect” podcast: “Founded in Friendship (Part 2)”
View a recap video of The Dragonfly Foundation’s 2019 Grand Gala held at Music Hall.
Recorded at Dragonfly’s 2019 Grand Gala Video 2 of 2: Singer Kealy Welage, a dragonfly, and pianist Billy Larkin returned to perform two songs at the 8th Annual Dragonfly Grand Gala on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. In this video Kealy sings “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves. She is accompanied by pianist Billy Larkin. She had …
Video From The 2019 Dragonfly Grand Gala Drs. John Perentesis and Stella Davies from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute (CBDI) were honored by Dragonfly co-founders Christine Neitzke and Ria Davidson with the annual 44 Award, which recognizes unwavering commitment, passion and enthusiasm for the mission of supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families. The award …
