It can be challenging to keep occupied in a fun, productive way, whether at home, in the hospital, or in a clinic waiting room. However, these times can be the perfect opportunity for patients, siblings/offspring and parents/caregivers, to acquire a hobby, to develop new interests, and to learn something new and different. In researching this topic for The Dragonfly Foundation, …
The process of diagnosis and then establishing the best protocol for a pediatric cancer diagnosis is like going to war. Truly. There is so much waiting and anxiety associated with that, as well as managing a scared and sick child, dealing with a job, other kids other obligations and then back to the unknowns associated with cancer. Just writing this …
I realize this is sort of a crazy topic to approach on my second blog post for The Dragonfly Foundation, but stay with me here. I promise this isn’t a tutorial on the research process and how to generate meaningful statistics. In fact, just writing that sentence made me want to splash ice water in my face and walk briskly …
My name is Elaine Plummer. I am a registered nurse, a fan of The Dragonfly Foundation, and a long-time friend of the organization’s co-founders, Ria Davidson and Christine Neitzke. Recently, Ria asked if I would help contribute to Dragonfly’s blog. Of course, I said YES!! What a perfect match. I love The Dragonfly Foundation, have had personal experience caring for a …
Reprinted with permission from: http://www.nurseplummer.com/childhood-cancer-celebrity-joy-dragonfly-foundation-connection/ Written by Elaine Plummer, Author of Nurse Plummer Blog June 26, 2016 Recently I had the pleasure of enjoying an early breakfast with my dear friend and respected colleague, Ria Davidson. Ria is co-founder of The Dragonfly Foundation, an organization whose mission is to bring comfort and joy to kids, young adults, and their families …
