Dragonfly Stories

News, Updates, & Tales of Courage

“Julia’s Story”

Hello, my name is Julia and I am a Leukemia survivor. On June 28, 2015, I married my best friend ...
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“Tom’s Story”

My name is Thomas Edward. I'm 23 years old, and I am currently a full-time land surveyor. I just graduated ...
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“Katelyn’s Story”

At 15 months, Katelyn was initially diagnosed with Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood (TEC) – a slow-developing anemia that occurs in ...
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“Henry’s Story”

In June of 2017, Henry Kaufman was like most 9-year-old boys his age. He was enjoying summer break -- playing in ...
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“Maeryn’s Story”

Maeryn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on August 16, 2016, just prior to her 10th birthday. The last 3 ...
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New Podcast Episode: Brittany B’s Story

In this podcast, Dragonfly mom, Brittany, recounts her daughter's journey from what she thought was an attack of appendicitis to ...
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Dr. Jennifer Chung’s Story

In this episode of The Dragonfly Effect Podcast, board member Dr. Jennifer Chung discusses why she became involved with The ...
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Dragonfly Effect Podcast: John Thomas's Story

The Dragonfly Effect Podcast: John Thomas, Burke Marketing

In this episode, Ria Davidson, the co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, interviews John Thomas, Burke Healthcare's Senior Vice President and ...
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The Landing Update: Carriage House (Part 2 of 2)

In September 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation purchased and began renovating the Hauck Heine House in Cincinnati. This video is an ...
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The Landing Update: Main House (Part 1 of 2)

In September 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation purchased and began renovating the Hauck Heine House in Cincinnati. This video is an ...
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The Dragonfly Effect Podcast: Johanne’s Story

Six years ago, Johanne’s young son was rushed to the hospital with a kidney cancer. Unprepared for the news and ...
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Kassi’s Story

In this episode of The Dragonfly Effect Podcast, Dragonfly mom Kassi shares her family's cancer journey after her young daughter ...
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Chung, Fahey Join Dragonfly’s Board of Directors

Christ Hospital Health Network and Lamar Advertising Co., leaders to forward a mission of bringing strength, courage, and joy to ...
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New Podcast Episode: Devon’s Story

"An OG Dragonfly Mom" This episode of The Dragonfly Effect podcast focuses on how Dragonfly provides emotional, relational and practical ...
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Dragonfly Day at Great American Ball Park

Our families enjoyed a day of being treated like professional baseball players. Thanks to the generosity of CBTS/Cincinnati Bell, Dragonfly ...
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Dragonfly Co-Founders to Receive “Women of Influence” Awards

LEAD TRIBUNE MEDIA GROUP TO HONOR THE DRAGONFLY FOUNDATION Co-Founders CHRISTINE NEITZKE and RIA DAVIDSON with WOMEN OF INFLUENCE AWARDS ...
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