The Community Cancer Center in Normal is hosting a release of scores of butterflies as a celebration of hope and peace.
The event is Saturday, July 22. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
- The gardeners at the Community Cancer Center say the emergence of the butterfly is a sign of the renewal of life and its flight symbolizes freedom and happiness.
- The butterflies are meant to inspire the patients at the center, and their families.
- The center has its own butterfly garden, full of plants that attract the beautiful pollinators.
- The center considers this to be an event for the whole family, and especially desires the attendance of children.
- Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the butterfly garden at the center.
- Even after the butterflies are released, many remain in the area, finding new homes in the gardens of those who live in the vicinity of the center.
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