“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.” – …
Each year, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute and Camp Joy host a camp for pediatric cancer patients. One of our Dragonfly parents sent us this note: “The day has arrived Y and F has been waiting for today for camp with friends. When you arrive you don’t know who is bunking with you and happens that these …
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 subscribe to our YouTube channel!) This video shares the story of Reef and his family… and Dragonfly. It was originally shown during Dragonfly’s 2018 Grand Gala and Night of Courage events. The Carneson’s were kind enough to speak at both events. Originally from South Africa, the Carneson’s have been through so much trying to save their young son as …
“I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity for the Christmas shop today! We have been struggling so much and our furnace motor blew last night, so Christmas for our 4 kids was only going to be from family. However, thanks to (Dragonfly) and you, we were able to get some toys, games, hats and shirts for all of our …
Reprinted with permission: ”June 28th, 2010. That was the day my life was flipped upside down. Just before starting high school, I was diagnosed with cancer. At a pivotal moment of my childhood, life threw a sucker punch that landed me flat on the ground. I spent the next months in excruciating pain, going through each day became a battle, …
Late this summer, Trade Global and Claire’s provided 20 pallets of fashion accessories, toys and gifts for Dragonfly to give to our families. While we accepted delivery of the items late this summer, logistically, we were unable to get get them immediately into the hands of our patients and families. Things finally fell into place in November (almost like they …
“❤ when we joined the Dragonfly we never thought we’d make life long friends, we never thought we’d have a caring ear 24/7. When we cry, they cry. When we laugh, they laugh. When we celebrate, they celebrate. Em has received gifts when it’s not expected and they truly brighten her day. They put on parents night out or PNO, where …
Recently, a Dragonfly mom named Lauren Young wrote a thank you letter to The Dragonfly Foundation… It touched our hearts so much that we asked if she would be willing film a testimonial video for us. Lauren, working closely with our friends at ChiliDog Pictures (and with the help of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center), went the extra mile and recreated her/her family’s experience as Dragonflies. …
“Thank you Dragonfly Foundation- it is so wonderful what you do for patients and their families like ours!” — A Dragonfly Mom ______ “Thank God for the Dragonfly family who will always listen to anything we all have to share until we get through it.” — A Dragonfly Mom ______ “Still can’t thank The Dragonfly Foundation enough through the years …
