Causes: Cancer, Gift Distribution, Health, Human Services, Patient & Family Support

Mission: The Dragonfly Foundation supports families of pediatric cancer patients by:
•Building a network that connects Dragonfly families to each other and the community
•Providing programs to enhance quality of life
•Enhancing programs in partner Children’s Hospitals in Ohio and Illinois
•Partnering on psychosocial research with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Results: Dragonfly has been credited with helping "change the paradigm of patient care" by Cincinnati Children's Hospital's director of Oncology (see video: https://youtu. be/1QekSF1eafA)Since 2010, Dragonfly has grown to serve more than 6,400 registered Dragonfly patients, siblings/offspring, parents/caregivers, as well as 5 locations of 4 partner hospitals in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH and Chicago, IL.

Target demographics: pediatric cancer patients and their families find strength, courage, and joy. We also help enhance quality of life programs at partner hospitals.

Direct beneficiaries per year: thousands. Since 2010, we have supported more than 6,700 kids and adults. We also support patients and caregivers at partner hospitals.

Geographic areas served: Cincinnati, OH since 2010; Chicago, IL since 2015; Dayton, OH since 2016.Our patients/families come from all over the US and abroad to be treated at partner hospitals.

Programs: Patient & Family Programs
•Gifting
•Multiple Weekly Events (3-12 events A WEEK in Cincinnati)
•Adopt-a-Family
•Urgent Needs
•Resource Books
•Life LogisticsThe Landing & Dragonfly Suite at US Bank Arena
•Places where Dragonfly families can give/receive supportHospital Programs
•Care Bags
•Quality of Life Enhancements
•Urgent Needs
•Technology
•Community Connections
•I Am Still Me(R)
•Beads of Courage(R)AND MORE!