Coley Harvey, Reporter ESPN.COM September 10, 2015 CINCINNATI — Twenty-one-month old Brianna Fleckinger had no idea who Andy Dalton was. Neither did many of her peers who were running around a small space at Kings Island amusement park, playing a spirited game of duck, duck, goose one recent Sunday afternoon. None of them had any idea what Dalton’s postseason interception …
“…if there is any glistening of light, it comes from The Dragonfly Foundation…
Two of our families are being interviewed on WXIX FOX19 tomorrow morning about Kings Island’s #KicksCancer Fundraiser. The station asked for a biography from the families, so the anchors could know something about the interviewees. Here is what Jay Robison sent us: “The Dragonfly eclipses the realm of “just another foundation” helping cancer patients. Unlike other organizations, they genuinely focus …
“The feeling of pride… was heart bursting”
From a Dragonfly Volunteer who has earned her wings many times over — most recently, by helping us with Kings Island’s Kicks Cancer Fundraiser: I just wanted to drop a note and say how much we enjoyed working at Kings Island yesterday. We are so grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with your organization. There are times in life that …
We have had another “best day” today!
Today was Dragonfly’s 4th Annual Kings Island Day for our patients/families. More than 220 came to Kings Island today for a day of fun, food and entertainment. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, such as Matson Money, and individual donors, we were able to pay for their tickets, their meals, refreshments, desserts and the appearance of 2 Peanuts(TM) characters, Snoopy …
“I definitely see what we are doing all this for. “
A note from a Dragonfly volunteer who greeted Kings Island visitors for us on Saturday (still have openings in August!): “I had a wonderful time volunteering today for KI Kicks Cancer! The staff was very welcoming and helpful with getting us set up, and guiding us on what to do. I was able to make genuine connections with a lot …
Kings Island Kicks Cancer
A big THANK YOU to Kings Island and all their staff for a fantastic first day of the Kings Island Kicks Cancer event! If you are in the area please come say hello, buy a soccer ball, and maybe win the Honda Fit! Kicks Cancer is a new park initiative at Kings Island that is focused on raising awareness and …
Opening Day Parade in Cincinnati
Our Dragonflies had a BLAST being a part of the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade for the Cincinnati Reds! This year, they had the opportunity to ride our Dragonfly Fire Truck (thanks to the Stonelick Township Fire Department!!), ride the Dragonfly Express (thanks to our friend Todd Stine!!) or to be a part of the Kings Island group promoting the …