The Maison McCulloch Hospice annual Live Butterfly Release returns bringing back the unique way to remember loved ones.

The event has raised over $80,000 in the last five years and their hoping to raise another $20,000

Executive Director, Yolanda Thibeault says it quite powerful to see butterflies that represent someone released into the area and children have a great time at the event when butterfly’s land on them.

The butterfly release goes Saturday, August 20th at Science North and butterfly’s can be purchased for $30 at the Hospice, Lougheed Funeral Homes or Cooperative Funeral Homes.