SONJA DRINKWATER
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Hundreds of butterflies took flight over the weekend as the Alberni Valley Hospice Society hosted its annual Flight of the Butterflies fundraising event.
Families who have lost loved ones came to release butterflies at the event. There were 200 butterflies sold in total.
The event also had hotdogs and hamburgers on site to enjoy, crafts for the children, face painting and butterfly wings to purchase. Alberni Teens Can Rock provided the entertainment portion of the afternoon and volunteers baked cookies for sale.
This was the fifth annual buttefly release for the Hospice Society, although the last event was held in 2019.