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Helping pediatric cancer patients & their families find strength, courage and joy. For more information, please visit Dragonfly.org.
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The Dragonfly Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, centered in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families. The Foundation was co-founded by Christine Neitzke and a friend after Christine’s son, Matt, was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2009. Christine and her husband, Jim, witnessed, firsthand, the challenges families encounter after a pediatric cancer

diagnosis and decided to do something about it. Together, they formed The Dragonfly Foundation which is located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Avondale and near our partner, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. We have served thousands of pediatric cancer patients and their families since our founding in 2010.

08/28/2026

The best way to escape the office for the day!

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton will be deeply missed by us and many around the world. She understood the power of strength, courage, and JOY. Her ability to bring light to others is an inspiration to us and to everyone who looks out for their neighbors.

We’re grateful for the joy she shared with the world and the reminder she leaves us: sometimes, a little kindness can mean everything.

💛 Dolly, we will always love you and we will keep bringing joy to children in your honor.

08/20/2026

⚾️❤️One of our Dragonfly families had an amazing day at the Reds game and Marshmello concert! Great weather, a Reds win, and an unforgettable concert made it a day to remember. 💛
We love creating moments like these for our Dragonfly families!

08/19/2026

Come See Dragonfly NOW at Washington Park! 💙🧡
We’re thrilled to be the Community Partner of the Match for FC Cincinnati tonight! 🦁⚽️
Before the match, come find the Dragonfly table at Washington Park and say hello! We’ll be there celebrating our Cincinnati community and cheering on FC Cincinnati.
📍 Washington Park
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⚽️ Community Partner of the Match
We’d love to see you there! Stop by, show your Dragonfly pride, and help us bring awareness to the families we support.
And to all of our Dragonfly families — we hope you have an incredible time at the match! 💙 We’re so grateful to have the opportunity to share this special night with you.
Let’s go, FC Cincinnati!

08/18/2026

🎒 Back-to-School looks different for every Dragonfly.

Meet Sammy!
This year, Sammy is starting her freshman year of high school. Like many students starting something new, she’s feeling a little nervous, but her family knows just how strong and courageous she is.

Sammy was in third grade when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. During her treatment, the online school created because of COVID became an unexpected blessing for her family, allowing Sammy to continue her education and stay caught up with her classmates.
Now, she's beginning a brand-new chapter.

Her mom shared:
“We love to be a part of the Dragonfly family. She is nervous to begin high school, but we know she will do great. She is strong and brave.”

We are so proud to celebrate this milestone with Sammy and her family and are so grateful they have allowed us to be part of their journey.

Here's to freshman year, new beginnings, and nearly FIVE years cancer-free!
We can't wait to see all that you accomplish, Sammy!

We are thinking about all our Dragonflies during this season. Thank you to everyone who has shared their back-to-school experiences with us! If you would like to share see our most recent post in the Facebook group.

08/16/2026

⚾ Play ball! 💛

Evan had the best time delivering the game ball for the Reds!

Experiences like this give families facing pediatric cancer the chance to create memories that last a lifetime.

08/14/2026

We’re so grateful to the Best Day Ever Foundation for welcoming our Legacy Circle families to their 5th Annual Camping Retreat at Jellystone Park!

For families navigating grief, opportunities to spend time together and honor the people they love can mean so much. This weekend gave our families space to remember, connect, and celebrate the lives and legacies of those they carry in their hearts. We’re honored to walk alongside our Legacy Circle families and grateful to partners like Best Day Ever Foundation for creating meaningful experiences where grief and joy can exist together.

08/13/2026

"Love that we were all able to experience something new together." 💛
Moments like these are what Dragonfly is all about—giving children and families facing pediatric cancer the opportunity to step away from the hospital, make memories together, and simply enjoy being a family.
Thank you to our generous partners and supporters for making experiences like Dude Perfect possible.
You can help create more moments like this. The Elsa Sule Foundation has issued a Dragonfly Suite Sponsorship Challenge to help fund another year of unforgettable family experiences.

08/12/2026

🥎 Thank you to all 27 teams who took the field throughout the weekend! It was another amazing Dragonfly Softball Tournament filled with competition, community, and fun!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, volunteer, and support The Dragonfly Foundation. We couldn’t do it without you!
And a VERY special THANK YOU to Jennifer Clark for doing everything to make this weekend possible.
We’re so grateful for everyone who continues to come together to create joyful moments for Dragonfly families. Thank you for making this tournament so special! 🥎

Address

506 Oak Street
Cincinnati, OH
45219

Telephone

+15134946474

Website

https://Dragonfly.org/

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