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Happy Holidays from the Dragonfly Transplant Fund!

12/20/2021

 
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The Dragonfly Transplant Fund had an active and exciting year in 2021!

The year kicked off with a Valentine’s celebration brunch for the office staff at the UIHC Transplant
Center
. The celebration was to recognize the record breaking number of transplant recipients in 2020
at UIHC at 103 patients! In partnership with the Bread Garden Market, Dragonfly volunteers delivered
box brunches to all the office staff at their work stations. Reports indicate that 2021 may break the
record again.

In April, the Dragonfly put together a team to participate in the lowa Donor Network Green 5K and raised over $500 for Iowa Donor Network. In case you didn’t know, April is Donate Life Month.

In August, we held our 4th Annual Golf Outing at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa. 2021 was the best year yet! With over 100 golfers and more than 50 volunteers, we raised over $28,000 donations for the Dragonfly cause. A highlight of the event was to have a number of both organ donors and recipients present at the event. Great job, Dragonfly Golf Committee!

In addition to the golf outing in August, we were able to host Deb's Celebration of Life. In recognizing
her courage and our vision, an endowed memorial fund was established. This fund will use its annual
earnings to provide educational scholarships for the nurses and staff at the UIHC Transplant Center. To
honor Deb's legacy, this fund is named the "Deb & Ed Brown Endowed Dragonfly Fund for Transplant
Support.” We owe a big thank you to the University of lowa Center for Advancement for their help and
guidance in making this happen. Deb and I wanted to say thank you to everyone at UIHC. It’s a fact that
a more knowledgeable staff will help everyone.

To close out the year, the Dragonfly Action Steering Committee committed 10% of the current Dragon-
fly fund to be used to enhance the transplant process for UIHC patients, families and caregivers. We asked the transplant nursing staff for their input and received valuable ideas as to how we can help
make this happen. We can’t wait to show everyone what awesome things are coming in 2022 with this
allocation!

I would be remiss if I didn't make note of the growth that the Dragonfly has experienced in the media
and marketing department throughout the whole year. Our Dragonfly website and Facebook have
proven to be a valuable method of communication and these digital marketing tools have helped us
grow awareness for the need for more people to sign up to be organ donors. To everyone who is a
donor, we have to say THANK YOU!

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No, we have not accomplished our long-term goal - yet! A physical resource center and lounge for
transplant patients, caregivers, and families within the walls of UIHC to provide the support their needs
is still to come. Once our goal is achieved, the Dragonfly Resource Center will provide a physical space
to foster a community of support and survivorship.

When I reflect on the Dragonfly’s accomplishments in 2021, it’s obvious that it was a great year - and the best is yet to come! Where Dragonfly is today and where Dragonfly will be in the future is all because of you and your support. From our Dragonfly family to you, thank you, thank you, thank you - and happy holidays!

Sincerely,
Ed Brown
Co-Founder of the Dragonfly Transplant Fund 
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A Gift in 2021

10/13/2021

 
Our golf committee volunteers were very excited to present the University of Iowa Center for Advancement with a check for $32,665.00 from the proceeds of our 4th Annual Dragonfly Transplant Fund Golf Outing and Fundraiser this summer! Thank you to Alli Ingman from UICA for joining us for this special moment.
Check Presentation with Golf Committee Members and Alli Ingman
From L to R: Nick Tallman, Woody Bruhn, Ed Brown, Alli Ingman, Jack Blong, Nicole Schroeder (Not Pictured: Darrin Yuska, Brad Cummins, Dave Longtine)
Since the inception of the Dragonfly Transplant Fund, we have raised over $83,000 with our golf outing fundraisers alone. We work hard as a volunteer group to ensure that we are spending our time, talents, and resources effectively to make the biggest impact on transplant patients and their caregivers.

Our vision for the Dragonfly Transplant Fund is to compliment the expert care transplant patients and their caregivers receive at the UIHC Transplant Center, specifically with enhanced educational materials and a dedicated lounge area to serve as a resource and to provide community and comfort to those in need. Below is some current information on our work with the University of Iowa Center for Advancement to continue this vision: 
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Create an engaged community of survivorship and re-birth from end-stage organ failure for pre-, peri and post-transplant patients and for their caregivers through philanthropy with:

  • A short-term vision to provide amenities for patients and families during their transplant experience
    • Meals, coffee cards and other resources (as examples) for those in financial need
    • Short term housing at local motels for those in financial need
    • Tools for successful transition to home for monitoring and recording progress and success

  • A longer-term vision in alignment with the UIHC master plan to create the Dragonfly Resource Center, a physical location for transplant recipients, caregivers and their families within the walls of UIHC to serve as a respite and a learning center
    • Long term fund growth earmarked for a physical space in the 10-year master plan for UIHC
    • Once complete, the Dragonfly Resource Center will provide a physical space to foster a community of support and survivorship for patients and their caregivers

  • Aspirational vision to provide short and medium-term permanent housing for patients and families receiving life-saving abdominal transplant surgery at UIHC

4th Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser Results

9/20/2021

 
Our team of volunteers cannot thank our sponsors, donors, and golfers enough for making our 4th Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser a huge success again in 2021! We had beautiful August weather with over 100 golfers at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course. 
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As always, we would like to share a special thank you to our volunteers, Mike and the team at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Iowa Donor Network, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Transplant Center, and the Iowa DNR. Thank you for supporting our mission every day and helping us work toward our vision for the Dragonfly Transplant Fund. We are very thankful for the organ donors who were in attendance and shared their stories with us and our golfers. 

We also want to thank Deb Brown for watching over this year's golf outing and keeping the sun shining on us. 

We look forward to seeing you at our 5th Annual Golf Outing at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa in 2022!! Stay tuned for the official date and registration information in the coming months.
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One Week Until Our Golf Outing!

8/13/2021

 
If you're registered for our 4th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser, the countdown is ON! We are ONE WEEK away from an exciting day at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Shotgun is at 12pm. 
We're hopeful for beautiful weather for our golfers and friends to join us at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course on Friday, August 20th. When our golfers arrive, they will have the opportunity to stop at each of our informational booths to enter to win prizes and meet some of the awesome connections we have at Iowa Donor Network, Iowa DNR (shout out to our Logan's Law friends!), and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

We'd like to make a few special thank yous in the days to come. We would like to recognize our Premier Sponsors, Dave & Kim Burdakin, The Achievement Group, and Schneider Electric. Thank you for your support! 
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In addition to our Premier Sponsors, we have to give a huge THANK YOU to our hole sponsors for our 4th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser: Schneider Electric, RSM US LLP, Hills Bank, That's Storbiz Self Storage, Hanson Realty, The UI Center for Advancement, The Achievement Group, Billion Auto - Chevy Buick GMC Cadillac of Iowa City, AlphaGraphics North Liberty, Dave & Kim Burdakin, Texas Roadhouse, Dan's Overhead Doors & More, F&M Bank, Golfusa, Suburban Landscape, United Life Insurance Company, Farm Financial Strategies, and Project SAFE CRCA. We can't wait to see you on the green!
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We look forward to introducing everyone to our Kid Captain, Gavin, this year! Gavin will be handing out ball markers to all of our golfers this year. Thank you to AlphaGraphics North Liberty for designing and producing these special tokens for our event.

We also owe a special thank you to our Reception Sponsor, Ryan Fowler Insurance, and our Prize Cart Sponsor, The Achievement Group. We will host everyone on the patio near the golf shop at Riverside after the golf outing to award prizes and celebrate together. ​
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When you're at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, be sure to be friendly to the Blue Top staff serving up cold beverages, snacks, and your boxed lunches. Thank you to Mike and the whole crew at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course for taking great care of year after year for this very special event. There will be opportunities for you to get your raffle tickets and EVERYONE is automatically entered to win the general drawing prizes.

We can't wait to see everyone at our 4th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser! 
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Questions? Contact our volunteers.

REGISTER NOW: 4th Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser

4/15/2021

 
It's time!

​We're excited to announce that registration for the 4th Annual Dragonfly Transplant Fund Golf Outing & Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, August 20th, 2021 at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course is
NOW OPEN! 
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Register Now

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IMPORTANT!!
100% of the proceeds of this fundraising event, including sponsorships and registration fees, go to the Dragonfly Transplant Fund. 

Interested in sponsoring this year's golf outing? 
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Results of the 3rd Annual Golf Outing

10/28/2020

 
On behalf of The Dragonfly Transplant Fund golf outing committee, we would like to thank our sponsors, donors, and golfers for making our 3rd Annual Golf Outing a HUGE success!! 
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We would like to extend a very special thank you to our volunteers, Mike and the team at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Iowa Donor Network, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, the University of Iowa Transplant Center, and the Iowa DNR. Thank you for supporting our mission every day and helping us work toward our vision for the Dragonfly Transplant Fund. Also, thank you to Deb for watching over us and ensuring we had beautiful weather for our golf outing. 

We look forward to seeing you at our 4th Annual Golf Outing at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa on Friday, August 20th, 2021! Stay tuned for registration information in the coming months. 
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Golf Outing Update 9/25/2020

9/25/2020

 
​NEW START TIME!! 11AM shotgun on Tuesday, October 13th at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. We can't wait to see you there!!

Please contact our volunteers with any questions.
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Golf Outing Update 9/10/2020

9/10/2020

 
Due to the rainy weather forecast, the 3rd Annual Dragonfly Transplant Fund Golf Outing & Fundraiser has been RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, October 13th, 2020. Our committee of volunteers plans to honor the same schedule of events as originally planned
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Any registration fees that have been paid will have three options:
  • No change - your group is able to participate / play on Tuesday, October 13th
  • Full refund - your group is unable to play and would like to be refunded the registration cost
  • Donation - your group is unable to play on Tuesday, October 13th and you would like to apply your registration fee as a donation to the Dragonfly Transplant Fund to further its 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

Your contact on the Dragonfly Transplant Fund golf outing committee should be in contact with you today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the committee by email at dragonflytransplantfund@gmail.com or by phone at (319) 318-2376.

Thank you for your continued support of the Dragonfly Transplant Fund, and we hope to see you on Tuesday, October 13th at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course! 
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Updated Registration Information for 3rd Annual Golf Outing on September 11, 2020

6/12/2020

 
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If you would like to register for the upcoming golf outing (and haven't already), please visit the link below to complete your registration form. 
Complete Your Registration Now!

UPDATE: 3rd Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser - POSTPONED

4/13/2020

 
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Due to COVID-19, we have made the difficult decision to POSTPONE the The Dragonfly Transplant Fund's 3rd Annual Golf Outing & Fundraiser to Friday, September 11, 2020 at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Ed Brown will be contacting all registrants this week. Your registration will be applied to the newly scheduled date.

Please check back the website for updates or contact the volunteers by phone or email with any questions. Thank you for your continued support and understanding! We look forward to seeing you soon.


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Email: dragonflytransplantfund@gmail.com
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​260 33rd Ave SW, Ste M, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
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