Adventist Health Hospice Memorial Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance
Adventist Health Hospice Invites the Community to a Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance
VISALIA, CA — Adventist Health Hospice warmly invites community members to a heartfelt Memorial Butterfly Release and Service of Remembrance at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at the Evan’s Riverside Home, 31411 Road 180, Visalia, CA 93292. This meaningful event is free and offers families and friends an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones, who have passed, in a peaceful and supportive setting.
The ceremony will include a collective butterfly release, which symbolizes hope, transformation, and the enduring presence of those we hold dear. Attendees will also experience a thoughtful service of remembrance designed to bring comfort, reflection, and connection.
“The Butterfly Release is a beautiful reflection of our community coming together to honor loved ones and support one another,” says Lauren Day, president of the Adventist Health Central California Foundation. “Every gift helps us improve hospice care, grief counseling, and essential resources so that patients and families feel supported every step of the way.”
Community members may reserve a butterfly or donate to Adventist Health Hospice services by visiting this link: https://www.adventisthealth.org/butterflyrelease
Participation opportunities (optional):
- $25 – Butterfly Reservation: Honor your loved one(s) with a butterfly release and include their name(s) in a tribute booklet. The RSVP deadline is May 8.
- $100 – Tribute Photo: Include a photo of your loved one(s) in the tribute booklet. The submission deadline is May 8.
- $1,000 – Presenting Sponsor
- Listed as presenting sponsor of the Butterfly Release
- Logo on event signage and program
- Recognition during opening remarks
- Logo in event communications (email, social media, website)
- Opportunity to provide a brief welcome message
- Reserved seating for 6 guests (plus 6 butterflies)
- Recognition in post-event Thank You communication
- $500 – Hope Sponsor
- Logo and name in event program
- Recognition on event signage
- Mention in social media Thank You
- Reserved seating for 4 guests + 4 butterflies)
- Recognition during sponsor acknowledgements
- $100 – Remembrance Sponsor
- 2 butterflies
- Name listed in event program
- Social media Thank You recognition
Adventist Health Central California Network is a faith-based, nonprofit organization operating eight hospitals across Bakersfield, Delano, Hanford, Selma, Reedley, Tehachapi, and Tulare, along with more than 130 medical offices throughout the Central Valley. Every day, we provide care to more than 6,000 community members, serving over 2 million patients annually. Our dedicated team of 7,000 employees and providers spans Kings, Kern, Fresno, Madera, and Tulare counties, reaching 33 communities from the Mojave Desert through the Central Valley to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and beyond. As part of the larger Adventist Health system, we are committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare services across the region.
About Adventist Health: Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 28 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual, and social healing to support community well-being
Date and Time
Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
When: 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16
Location
Where: Evan’s Riverside Home 31411 Road 180 Visalia, CA 93292
Contact Information
For more information, please call Adventist Health Hospice at 559-537-2870
Printed courtesy of www.visaliachamber.org – Contact the Visalia Chamber of Commerce for more information.
220 S Mooney Blvd Suite B, Visalia, CA 93291 – (559) 734-5876 – info@visaliachamber.org