Adventist Health Hospice Invites the Community to a Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance

Adventist Health Hospice Invites the Community to a Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance

VISALIA, CA — Adventist Health Hospice warmly invites community members to a Memorial Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Evan’s Riverside Home, 31411 Road 180, Visalia, CA 93292. This meaningful event is free and offers families and friends an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones who have passed in a peaceful and supportive setting.

The ceremony will include a collective butterfly release, symbolizing hope, transformation, and the enduring presence of those we hold dear. Attendees will also experience a thoughtful service of remembrance designed to bring comfort, reflection, and connection.

“The Butterfly Release is a beautiful reflection of our community coming together to honor loved ones and support one another,” says Lauren Day, president of the Adventist Health Central California Foundation. “Every gift helps us improve hospice care, grief counseling, and essential resources so that patients and families feel supported every step of the way.”

Community members may reserve a butterfly or donate to Adventist Health Hospice services by visiting:
https://www.adventisthealth.org/butterflyrelease

Participation opportunities (optional):

• $25 – Butterfly Reservation: Honor your loved one(s) with a butterfly release and include their name(s) in a tribute booklet. RSVP deadline is May 8.
• $100 – Tribute Photo: Include a photo of your loved one(s) in the tribute booklet. Submission deadline is May 8.

Sponsorship opportunities (optional):

$1,000 – Presenting Sponsor

• Listed as presenting sponsor of the Butterfly Release
• Logo on event signage and program
• Recognition during opening remarks
• Logo in event communications (email, social media, website)
• Opportunity to provide a brief welcome message
• Reserved seating for 6 guests (plus 6 butterflies)
• Recognition in post-event thank you communication

$500 – Hope Sponsor

• Logo and name in event program
• Recognition on event signage
• Mention in social media thank you
• Reserved seating for 4 guests (plus 4 butterflies)
• Recognition during sponsor acknowledgements

$100 – Remembrance Sponsor

• 2 butterflies
• Name listed in event program
• Social media thank you recognition

A portion of all donations is tax deductible and supports the Adventist Health Hospice Fund.

Event Details

What: Adventist Health Hospice Memorial Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance
When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16
Where: Evan’s Riverside Home
31411 Road 180
Visalia, CA 93292
Why: A memorial butterfly release and service of remembrance to offer families and friends an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones who have passed in a peaceful and supportive setting.

For more information, please call Adventist Health Hospice at 559-537-2870.