Dragonfly Stories

News, Updates, & Tales of Courage

PTSD: “Haunted by a child’s illness”

From a 10/14/13 NY Times article and blog post written by Perri Klaas, MD Source: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/14/haunted-by-a-childs-illness/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 "A child’s serious illness ...
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Did you know a child can be born with cancer?

Having a child should be one of the most joyous times of your life. For the family in this picture, ...
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“I am so thankful to be part of the Dragonfly FAMILY”

"I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all you have done for L and our ...
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“While N is not dying….not my child…not today, cancer has given us a jolt in a big way!”

"Nothing like cancer to help put life in perspective. I am so grateful that N is stable and healthy most ...
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We are 3 years old!!!

We currently have more than 5,511 FB Likes and a total reach in excess of 34,000… but of all the ...
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“Thank you… for your attention and care from the moment of our son’s diagnosis…”

We love getting these notes ...
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Community Foundation & Jeanie Marie Fund Donation

Community Foundation Donates To Dragonfly

This donation pays for 3.5 New Diagnosis/Extended Stay Care Packages!!! So grateful to the Community Foundation of Northern Central Wisconsin ...
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From a teen dragonfly…

How great is this? "I wanted to let you all know that a very close friend of mine has started ...
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“I am content with the red light”

From a Dragonfly Mom: "There comes a point in life when you sit back and realize that none of the ...
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What it is like to be a Dragonfly Mom

"I’ve probably slept a couple of hours tonight. My whole body is anxious. My stomach is in knots awaiting her ...
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Our Dragonfly Suite at US Bank Arena

From a Dragonfly Mom: Dragonfly has a suite (capacity: 18 Dragonflies) at US Bank Arena for every event through 2019 ...
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Cancer Hurts… Relationships

You can't punch cancer in the face. You can't beat it up, but you can take the frustration, anger and ...
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Dragonfly volunteers attract Dragonflies

Our Dragonfly volunteers receive a special t-shirt that says "Earn Your Wings." This special shirt is worn by very special ...
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Reflecting, while looking forward

You know, reflecting about yesterday, it was just so amazing to think about all the volunteers and public enjoying the ...
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“It simply gives you chills.”

From a Dragonfly Employee: "You know, reflecting about yesterday, it was just so amazing to think about all the volunteers ...
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The joy you bring is palpable

I wanted to thank the Dragonfly Foundation for all the hard work you do for us. I was a patient ...
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So… Well… Okay

**Blog post by a Dragonfly Mom Bad Hair Day (Source: http://caronbergen.blogspot.com/2011/02/bad-hair-day.html#links) So, this week I was asked by Ria Davidson, ...
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