17th Annual Butterfly Release

Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at SIU Medicine invites the community to participate in its annual butterfly release, a meaningful tribute to honor the living and commemorate the memory of loved ones. Individuals may sponsor a butterfly in someone's name as a symbol of remembrance or celebration. The ceremony will feature the public reading of names, accompanied by music, inspirational reflections and the graceful release of butterflies. The emergence of a butterfly signifies the renewal of life, while its flight serves as a powerful symbol of freedom and joy.

Save the Date - Saturday, June 21, 2025

Registration 9 a.m. | Ceremony 10 a.m.

Registration

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Thomas Garden of Hope

315 West Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL

Your gift benefits the Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Medicine.

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.