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Wings of Hope Butterfly Release Taking Place in Hingham
500 Butterflies to be released at the 5th annual family event
Hidden Pond at The Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham will again serve as the backdrop for the release of 500 butterflies to honor and memorialize the lives of those impacted by cancer. The fifth annual event, scheduled for August 11, benefits the Cancer Support Community of the South Shore.
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., children can participate in a number of activities on-site, including a crafts table, face painting, storytelling, kids parade and a yoga demonstration. Children can also learn more about butterflies from the South Shore Natural Science Center. Refreshments will be served.
“Our goal is to have an uplifting event that teaches children and their families the importance of positivity,” said Megan Bettencourt, executive director for the Cancer Support Community of the South Shore. “It’s a unique opportunity for families to meet and interact with each other outside the traditional support group model.”
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“We are delighted to be hosting the Wings of Hope event for the third year,” said Niamh O’Maille, marketing director for The Derby Street Shoppes. “Watching the butterfly release is captivating for everyone.” O’Maille said that she enjoys meeting the families from all over Massachusetts who travel to the event to honor their loved ones.
People can sponsor a butterfly with a donation of $10 (small butterfly), $25 (large butterfly) or $50 (family butterfly). In addition, the name of a loved one will be inscribed on a paper butterfly and attached to a flowing fabric displayed throughout the event. To donate, or for more information, please visit: CSC-MSS Butterfly Release 2015 or call (781) 610-1490. Hidden Pond is located behind Whole Foods Market in the Derby Street Shoppes. Rain date is August 12.
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ABOUT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY – MA SOUTH SHORE:
CSC-MSS, a non-profit organization, is one of 47 CSC affiliates throughout the world and the only affiliate in New England. CSC-MSS serves southeast people in southeast Massachusetts whose lives are impacted by cancer with educational programs, workshops and support. The mission of CSC-MSS is to help people impacted by cancer enhance their health and wellbeing through education and support. All programs and services are offered at no charge to participants. CSC-MSS is a division of the NVNA (Norwell VNA) Foundation. For more information, please call (781) 610-1490.
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