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We have made exciting progress in almost every aspect of the organization. However, at the same time, we also have lost our 12th Dragonfly. We truly can't move fast enough. Thank you for your interest in our mission.

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Dragonfly included in article about Pres. Ono Head Shaving Event

4-9-13 There's a lot to love about UC President Ono -- as detailed in this article! We are honored to have his support and to be included in this beautiful issue of UC Magazine: http://magazine.uc.edu/issues/0413/ono.html

 

 

2-5-13 ICRC host Vicki Pritchard interviews Dragonfly Co-Founder, Christine Neitzke, and a young Dragonfly about the Foundation and all that has happened over the last few months.

 

1-8-13 University of Cincinnati President Ono shaves his head for his men's basketball team and to raise money and awareness for The Dragonfly Foundaiton!

2-1-13 University of Cincinnati Magazine: click here.

Article, Media, Landing, Press, Enquirer

12-4-12:  The Cincinnati Enquirer Features The Landing, Our New Patient/Family Space!
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Marty Brennaman plays Superman to our kids

09-09-12 "Now, Meet the Dragonfly Girls" written by The Cincinnati Enquirer's Cliff Radel. With Photographs by Amanda Davidson.
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08-06-12 WLW/Bill Cunningham with Marty Brennaman
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08-06-12 WLW/Scott Sloan Podcast (Interview starts at 15:00)
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08-04-12 Enquirer article by Jane Pendergast
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08-04-12 USA Today Daily Pitch article by Rory Glenn
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08-04-12 Fantastic Blog Post by Bob Netherton on "On The Outside Corner"
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Dragonfly's Young Patients Get A Chance to be a Red for a Day: "(This) is a big deal."

Thanks to Cincinnati Bell/CBTS, The Dragonfly Foundation was given the opportunity to allow 40 Dragonflies to play softball on the field of The Great American Ball park (Home of the Cincinnati Reds).  
Read Article Posted on MLB.com
Read Post-event News Release Issued by TDF

Dragonfly Co-Founders Receive Recognition for Third Consecutive Month

In April, Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute recognized the achievements of The Dragonfly Foundation following the nomination by a doctor of Oncology. In May, Cancer Family Care presented them with The Maureen Donnelly Courage Award (pictured, left). In June, Venue Magazine presented both of them with Civic Leadership Awards.



 

 

Dragonfly Sells Out 2nd Annual Golf Classic

Thanks to an increased number of golfers, an electronic bidding system (powered by Cohesion), more auction items and higher bids, The Dragonfly Foundation had its largest fundraiser yet!

Special thanks goes to Foundation Heroes: Cincinnati Bell Technology Services (CBTS), Cincinnati Bell, HP, and Matson Money.


Toilet Paper

 

Procter & Gamble Donate 7 Pallets of Toilet Paper to Support The Dragonfly Foundation's New Admission/Extended Stay Care Packages

A HUGE thank you goes out to Procter & Gamble for their generous donation of 7 pallets of soft toilet paper to The Dragonfly Foundation! We are grateful for their help in bringing comfort to Dragonfly patients at the Cancer & Blood Diseases Institute of Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

If you were suffering from the irritation of constant diarrhea, wouldn't you want access to the softest toilet paper?

 

 

 

 

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