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Wings of Hope draws hundreds to the butterfly release
Children, including Isabella Berberian, front, and Regan Lingo, filled the stage and opened the boxes of Monarch Butterflies. BY DENY HOWETH
October 10, 2013
Survivors, patients and supporters gathered for the third annual butterfly release to close the month-long campaign to bring support to those touched by cancer. Local businesses and organizations sold seeded butterflies that were displayed on walls of curtains.
The event included crafts and vendors selling butterfly related items. A flutter of butterflies were bought and finally released to continue their migration.
Local businesses and organizations are encouraged to sell butterflies and offer activities for next years event.
Go to cancersupportdelaware.org for details.
Children, including Isabella Berberian, front, and Regan Lingo, filled the stage and opened the boxes of Monarch Butterflies. BY DENY HOWETH
Debbie Bouchaud and Lanie Wood release a butterfly by giving it a puff of air. BY DENY HOWETH
Michael and Freddy Sposato wait with the boxes of butterflies. BY DENY HOWETH
Barbara Parsons and Joyce Shultie patiently wait for the release. BY DENY HOWETH
Lillian Fry, 6, gets her butterfly face painted on by artist Sherry Biele. BY DENY HOWETH
A 'field' of plants attracted butterflies and buyers. BY DENY HOWETH
Latrinka Lee, outreach coordinator for Cancer Support Community, watches as her butterfly hangs around. BY DENY HOWETH
A monarch rests on a flower. BY DENY HOWETH
The butterfly cutouts were for sale around the community and on display at the WIngs of Hope Butterfly release. BY DENY HOWETH
Suzanne Landon, a survivor of cancer, cheers the crowd on. BY DENY HOWETH
An artist vendor displays butterfly related art. BY DENY HOWETH
Lexi Nowakowski, age 7 waits with her Monarch for the official release. BY DENY HOWETH
