Menno Place staff placed butterflies on tree branches in remembrance of who lost their lives to COVID-19. A butterfly release was held Friday as one of 24 across the province. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Menno Place in Abbotsford holds butterfly release for COVID victims

Event was among those held at 24 care homes in B.C. on Friday

Vikki Hopes
Aug. 2, 2021 9:37 a.m.
Community

Menno Place in Abbotsford was among 24 care homes across B.C. that held a butterfly release on Friday (July 30) in memory of those who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The event also acknowledged those who survived.

The butterfly release was held by the BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC. The butterfly symbolizes rebirth and transition.

Menno Place hosts a butterfly release annually, but this year they partnered with the two agencies for the event.

The event was also held in Richmond, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Surrey and Qualicum Beach.

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