Who We Are

About Us

Prior to 2020, Dragonfly had hopes of expanding into the Chicagoland area. While working with front-line staff at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the impact was noticeable, but difficult from afar – it became apparent that a new chapter was necessary to support the growing needs of the local patients and families. In March of 2020, that hope became a reality, and the Chicago chapter officially launched! Dragonfly is thrilled to have a presence in Chicago and is dedicated to supporting local pediatric cancer patients and their families by offering strength, courage, and joy during the most difficult of times.

We do this by fulfilling day-to-day essential needs (brought to our attention through front-line staff at all eight of our area partner hospitals), such as gas cards, grocery cards, household essentials, toys, and more. We create community – by providing opportunities for our families to enjoy sporting events, holiday outings, and fun experiences, which provide a distraction from their daily treatments. Our team equips partner hospitals with resources for the families to have the strength, courage, and joy they need to navigate this journey.

The demand for our services is growing, and we look forward to continuing to make an impact on those affected by pediatric cancer.