Home Care / Hospice

24th Annual Spirit of the Wings Butterfly Release

Saturday August 17, 2024 at noon in Wahkon

Place, Ellen Ruth Park

Please join us on this special day to honor the memory of your loved ones as we release Monarch butterflies to their first flight into the sunshine. This memorable Monarch Butterfly release has been a cherished local tradition for 24 years. The solemn yet joyful ceremony is a fitting tribute to the memory of your loved ones and sharing the experience with others who have experienced similar loss makes it even more powerful.

The “Spirit of the Wings” Monarch Butterfly release is a fund-raising event for Mille Lacs Health System Home Care & Hospice. We purchase the butterflies and arrange the event. We welcome donations of any amount. There are several ways to sponsor a butterfly: you may call the number below to confirm your pledge or donate here, submit names of loved ones and pay online. Your loved one’s name will be read at the ceremony whether you are present or not.

You are not required to sponsor a butterfly to attend the event.  Please come and enjoy the experience with family and friends. The event is held the same weekend as Wahkon Days so it’s a chance to take a break from fun food and recreation activities and join us in the little park to reflect on life’s greatest blessing, our families.

The Mille Lacs Health System Hospice & Home Care Teams

200 Elm St N - PO Box A

320-532-2807