People are invited to celebrate the memory of ones they love Saturday, April 27, as butterflies are released over the Beaufort River. Photo courtesy of Friends of Caroline

Friends of Caroline hosting annual butterfly release

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From staff reports

On Saturday, April 27, Friends of Caroline will host “Release & Remember, A Community Butterfly Release” at 11 a.m., at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, in downtown Beaufort. 

People are invited to celebrate the memory of ones they love as butterflies are released over the Beaufort River. Butterflies can be purchased for $12 in memory of a loved one. 

Butterflies can be picked up at the event beginning at 10 a.m. The program will begin at 11 a.m. with a few words from Friends of Caroline Coordinator of Support Services Steve Scudder, a reading from Battery Creek High School senior Quinnie Clark, and a musical performance by Elaine Lake.

For more information, call Friends of Caroline at 843-525-6257 or visit fochospice.org.  

Since 1977, Friends of Caroline has been providing palliative, hospice and bereavement care to the Lowcountry community. This care provides quality-of-life care that offers hope and encouragement to those nearing the end-of-life’s journey and support for their family, friends and the community. 

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