One of our Dragonflies wrote this Facebook post. To read the related article by Kim Patton, Wright State University, please visit: http://webapp2.wright.edu/web1/community/2011/on-the-wings-of-love/.
Quotes and Stories
“L’s welcome box arrived today and I have to thank you for the bottom of my heart. Everything in there is so perfect for him. And you had me in tears when I realized that you included some things for his sister as well. I have felt so bad for her because everyone has been so focused on L that …
Our New Diagnosis Care Bag Was A “Life Saver”
Another thank you note: “Hello! “My daughter, A, became a dragonfly this year. We traveled to Cincinnati from Toledo and honestly had no idea what we were getting into when we came down. After sitting at home for over a week with our doctors doing nothing, we just wanted to get there and literally threw some stuff in a bag …
“If it wasn’t and still is for the help… I don’t know where we’d be”
A thank you note we received: “Hi ria I dont kno if you remember me but we are apart of your foundation but we weren’t really involved for a while cause our son was in the hospital his name was R. I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that after his 3 year long fight …
From a Dragonfly Mom: “This thank you is long past due, our son J had a right temporal lobe ependymoma brain tumor and now we have to go to his oncology appointments at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital but we live at Virginia Beach Virginia. Not only does J have to endure a 10 hour trip each way but has a two …
Thank you note from a Dragonfly Mom
“I just wanted to drop a note to say I received your gifts in the mail today. Brandon and I were a part of the group for such a short time, I appreciate all the wonderful things you do for the kids and parents too. Brandon was in the hospital for all of his last months here on earth so …
Living the dream: Cost = 1 phone call
The Dragonfly Foundation hosts 5-12 patient events A WEEK for our families, from sending a family to the movies, to sending them to our Dragonfly suite at US Bank Arena, to hosting more than 200 at the Landing or at places like Kings Island Amusement Park. We try to do what we can, when we can, as often as we …
“What you do is nothing short of AMAZING”
A note from a Dragonfly Mom: “Our family is in town from New Orleans for K’s check up appts and we FINALLY got the chance to stop by The Landing yesterday! I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts and on behalf of all dragonfly parents and caregivers for being true comfort and joy in …
What an exciting few days!!
On Thursday, August 2, 2014, The Dragonfly Foundation received a major donation from Mark Matson during the Matson Money Investor Symposium held at Horseshoe Casino. Mark and Melissa Matson, both Board members, are long-time supporters. Words cannot begin to describe how grateful we are for their donation. On Friday, August 3rd, The Dragonfly Foundation was part of a successful attempt …
“A HUGE step forward”… because of a few DVDs
From a Social Worker at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital: “Just wanted to let you know that my patient was THRILLED about the Supernatural DVDs you purchased for her! Thank you thank you!! She said, “My life is very happy today” and “I’m the happiest girl today.” I have not seen her happy in weeks, so this is a HUGE step forward. …