13th Annual Butterfly Release

Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU’s release of butterflies is a beautiful way to honor the living and celebrate the memory of loved ones by sponsoring a butterfly in their names.

The ceremony will include the public reading of the names of those being honored and/or remembered, music, inspirational readings, and a magnificent release of butterflies. Seating is limited and masks are required.

The emergence of a butterfly is a sign of renewal of life and its flight symbolizes freedom and happiness.

Your gift of $25 per butterfly/name benefits Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU.

To sponsor, go online or call 217-545-00395.

Our mission is serving the people of central and southern Illinois by addressing their present and future cancer care needs through medical education, biomedical research, patient care and community service.