We are grateful to Titan Siding & Roofing for sponsoring our 2018 Golf Classic (and already agreeing to sponsor our 2019 Golf Classic)!! We also thank our emcee Scott Sloan, our auctioneer Chase Budurka, our magician Jason Smith, and our performer Nicholas Brehm! The event, which raised more than $81,000, would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and …
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation Awards Dragonfly $20K Technology Grant
Cancer is made worse when you don’t have access to family, pets, friends, and the world outside the hospital. Technology is an important tool for patients/families to maintain/manage communications, relationships, life circumstances, responsibilities outside of the hospital, education, and employment. The Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation has awarded a $20,801 grant for The Dragonfly Foundation to provide additional laptops, charging stations, …
Video: WXIX FOX19 Talks About Dragonfly During Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
Thanks to our supporters and Findlay Market, The Dragonfly Foundation and its patients/families were again able to participate in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade with its Dragonfly Fire Truck (thanks Stonelick Township Fire Department) and Dragonfly Train (Thanks, Todd Stine). During coverage of the event, FOX19 talked about the organization, Marty Brennaman’s involvement, and our mission: helping pediatric cancer …
Video: “It Felt Like a Great Big Hug” (Reef’s Story)
(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 …
VIDEO: Marty Brennaman Honored With Forty Four Award
On February 10, 2018, The Dragonfly Foundation presented Marty Brennaman with the organization’s Forty Four Award during the organization’s 7th Annual Grand Gala at the Renaissance Hotel. Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcasting Legend, was introduced by Reds VP, Karen Forgus, who recounted the night in 2012 when Marty shaved his head at Great American Ball Park. That …
Tousey House Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Raffle
Buy a $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win a Grand Prize of FIVE bottles of coveted Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon (10 year, 12 year, 15 year, 20 year, and 23 year old bourbons) – and make a charitable donation to TWO children’s causes at the same time! Additional 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place winners will each receive …
Video: “Dear Dragonfly” Letter From Lauren Young
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. …
GFS Kickball Tournament
Over the weekend, four Gordon Food Service stores competed in a friendly, store rivalry Kickball Tournament! The day was filled with friendly competition, split the pot, and of course food!! This was the first GFS Kickball Tournament of its kind and it all benefited The Dragonfly Foundation. Through all of their hard work, the four GFS stores raised $1,100 for …
A Cute Video To Inspire Our Dragonflies
Dance Cru, a service project started by students at St. Henry District High School, created an awesome video to inspire our Dragonfly patients! They also held a fundraiser to support the foundation’s efforts to help Dragonfly families find strength. We thank these wonderful kids for their support!