More than 850 butterflies were released in honor of loved ones at the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Celebrating Life’s Stories^® Butterfly Release on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Hospice House.

The Butterfly Release raised nearly $25,000 to support patient care and services at the not-for-profit organization. More than 475 members of the community gathered to honor and remember special people who have touched their lives. For those who were not able to attend, butterflies were released on their behalf.  

“We are grateful to our community for their ongoing support of our mission,” said Jill Lewis, development director at the Ohio’s Hospice Foundation. “We were honored that so many community members and families joined us to remember loved ones.”  

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is grateful to its Buckeye Sponsors, David’s Cemetery, Newcomer Funeral Homes, Precision Metal Fabrication, Inc., and Woodland Cemetery. In addition, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton would like to thank its Painted Lady Sponsors, Accurate Healthcare, Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home, Dave and Sue Baker, Calvary Cemetery, Home Instead, and VFW 9582. 

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, is a not-for-profit hospice provider. Since 1978, it has served patients and families in the Dayton region in their homes, extended care and assisted living facilities, and the Hospice House location in Dayton. A variety of grief support services are available to the entire community through the Pathways of Hope^SM Grief Counseling Center. Support and education are provided by a team of counselors and social workers, all with significant experience and expertise in assisting grieving children, adolescents and adults. Pathways of Hope was established in 2002. Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton serves more than 1,000 patients and families daily, achieving national recognition for innovative services and outstanding care.