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Volunteers with the Dragonfly Transplant Fund established by Ed and Deb Brown are dedicated to supporting the UIHC Organ Transplant Center through giving. In this part of the website, we share their stories, fundraising efforts, and memories here with followers, friends, and family who support the Dragonfly Transplant Fund. 

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Another Year of Dragonfly
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Another Year of Dragonfly

Thank you to everyone who joined us at PinSeekers Tiffin for the Dragonfly Transplant Fund’s Birthday Bash at PinSeekers!! It was such a fun time with over 100 of our Dragonfly friends from all over the state in attendance.

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Dragonfly x Iowa Women’s Basketball
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Dragonfly x Iowa Women’s Basketball

On February 23, 2025, the Iowa Hawkeyes narrowly lost to the No. 3 UCLA Bruins, 67-65, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. What made this game special was four of the guests in attendance: Robert, Sharon, Steve, and Megan Isaacson & Steve and Megan Isaacson — supporters of Dragonfly!

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Valentine’s Day Brunch 2025 Recap
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Valentine’s Day Brunch 2025 Recap

February 14th is one of our favorite days of the year: Valentine's Day! ❤️ We were happy to celebrate the staff at the University of Iowa Health Care Organ Transplant Center with our annual brunch.

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It's our 8th birthday! Join us to celebrate on March 30th!
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

It's our 8th birthday! Join us to celebrate on March 30th!

Join us for Dragonfly Transplant Fund’s Birthday Bash at PinSeekers in Tiffin, Iowa, on Sunday, March 30th from 1pm to 4pm! This FREE family-friendly event welcomes all Dragonfly Transplant Fund friends and supporters from across Iowa to celebrate the last eight years of Dragonfly's impact on the organ transplant community.

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Dragonfly Transplant Fund: Upcoming Events in 2025
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Dragonfly Transplant Fund: Upcoming Events in 2025

January has been flying by, and our volunteers have been busy planning all sorts of fun for Dragonfly in 2025! Take a peek at our events calendar so far 📅 Details of upcoming events are coming soon!

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Choirs for a Cause
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Choirs for a Cause

Choirs for a Cause has been a tradition in the Iowa City Community School District for years. Every winter, the funds raised support a local non-profit. This year, Dragonfly Transplant Fund was the selected recipient of the entertaining fundraiser in 2025. A total of $2,975 was raised for Dragonfly through this event!

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2024 Reflection: A Year In Review with Dragonfly
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

2024 Reflection: A Year In Review with Dragonfly

“Since Deb and I founded The Dragonfly Transplant Fund in 2017, we’ve watched the fund grow and help us move forward in our mission to enhance the need for organ and tissue donor awareness and to help support transplant patients and their families and caregivers during the transplant experience. 2024 is no exception to this movement! Here are a few highlights we’d like to share..”

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Tully Jackson Shares Her Story
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Tully Jackson Shares Her Story

Our Dragonfly Co-Founder, Ed Brown, had the opportunity to connect with Tully Jackson, a transplant recipient from West Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa Donor Network 5K this year. Tully shares her story and her experience with the Dragonfly Transplant Fund with us.

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Iowa Donor Network Give Life 5K 2024 Recap
Nicole Schroeder Nicole Schroeder

Iowa Donor Network Give Life 5K 2024 Recap

With beautiful weather on our side, volunteers with Dragonfly Transplant Fund were able to attend the Iowa Donor Network Give Life 5K and showcase Dragonfly as a resource for those in the transplant community.

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