Rick, age 32, is a 5-time survivor and a Dragonfly. Since age 8, Rick has diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He endured numerous surgeries and aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments (including cranial and spinal radiation). Numerous side effects compromised his immune system and resulted in other medical concerns, including bacterial meningitis and shingles. He conquered his original …
In this podcast, Dragonfly mom, Brittany, recounts her daughter’s journey from what she thought was an attack of appendicitis to having Kylie’s kidney removed and what The Dragonfly Foundation means to her and her family. Kylie was four-years-old when she was diagnosed with cancer. Brittany talks with host and Dragonfly co-founder, Ria Davidson, about how she went from “my stomach …
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 …
Recorded at the 2019 Dragonfly Grand Gala Video #1 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 and Billy present the song “I See You” by Idina Menzel. Kealy, a …
After diagnosis, pediatric cancer patients and their families quietly suffer from emotional, relationship, and practical challenges that continue to affect them for years to come. For these families, there is The Dragonfly Foundation. Your donation and support will make an immediate, profound, and local impact by providing the best support systems. You can’t fight the biggest battle of your life …
By Matt Neitzke My life was just like any other 10-year-olds: full of hanging with friends, chasing girls around, and playing baseball. Every day was as good as the last and it seemed like joy was never-ending. This was the reality I knew until the one night came that would forever change my life. It was a Friday in the …
See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part I Here See Camp Dragonfly: Post Event Overview Part 2 Here Here are just some of the comments we received from parents, campers and camp volunteers: “Boys are loving camp! Wanted to share a moment of joy from our house…. On Monday night L had a baseball game and when we got home …
“An incredible foundation to say the very least. Thank you Dragonfly Foundation for all you do for our Dragonfly kids and all the Dragonfly families! This world is a better place because of you and all that support this foundation. I can’t find the words to express my thankfulness. We are forever grateful to a Dragonfly family! Thank you.” – …
STORY: “When we checked the mail today, newly four-year-old J was excited to find an envelope addressed to him. “Is dat mail for me?” he asked excitedly. Mail for him is rare, and he LOVES getting it! He raced to open the envelope in the backseat of my car, not allowing me to help, despite my offers to do so …
Please join us in thanking Sydney Rader — and our other volunteers — as she/they make what we do possible! We love that they love volunteering for Dragonfly! To read our profile from Day 1, please click here! To read our profile from Day 2, please click here! To read our profile from Day 3, please click here! To read …
