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Support organization

The Dragonfly Foundation — Chicago

Families at a current Dragonfly Chicago partner hospital ask their hospital social worker for the Dragonfly application. Registered families may receive staff-assessed urgent help, community and family experiences, hospital comfort programs, and seasonal holiday support; there is no public family application.

About this organization

Supports young cancer patients and their families through practical, relational, and hospital-based programs.

Chicago chapter providing hospital-mediated practical support, family connection, comfort items, activities, and holiday assistance to young cancer patients and their families.

Programs that may help

Mental Health Therapy

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Abby's Activities

Swim lessons and bedside art sessions for your child during hospital care.

Helps with: Mental Health Therapy, Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Practical Items And Home Help

B-ALL in scope Not Published

Adopt A Family

Holiday gifts chosen from your family's wish list.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help, Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

See eligibility and how to apply →

B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

Chemo Ducks

A Chemo Duck toy for comfort and learning about treatment through play.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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B-ALL in scope Call To Confirm

I Am Still Me

A hair-loss care package with a booklet shaped by other patients, a soft pillowcase and a gift card for a hat.

Helps with: Practical Items And Home Help

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Wishes And Family Experiences

B-ALL in scope Open

The Dragonfly Family

Free events, birthdays, milestone celebrations, sports and holiday outings, with ongoing connection to other people affected by childhood cancer.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

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Meals And Food

B-ALL in scope Open

Urgent Requests

Gas or Uber cards, groceries, bedside or home meals, household necessities, medical devices and prescriptions you would otherwise pay for.

Helps with: Meals And Food, Medical And Insurance Costs, Practical Items And Home Help, Travel And Transportation

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

See eligibility and how to apply →

Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.