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Wings of Hope takes off in Milton
Wings of Hope featured vendors, a kids craft station and a 50/50 raffle that raised money for cancer support. However, the main event was the butterfly release, in which the butterflies are meant to recognize the spirit of those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
June 29, 2024
Cancer Support Community Delaware held its 14th annual Wings of Hope butterfly release event at Milton Memorial Park June 22, serving as a day for inspiration for those in the community affected by cancer.
Chloe Camerln holds a butterfly that landed on her.
A butterfly lands on a pollinator plant set up around the Charlie Fleetwood Pavilion.
The team from Elks Lodge 2540 in Lewes prepares to unleash their butterflies (l-r) Bob Hall-McBride, Betty Ann Kortlang, Buddy Hall-McBride, Joy Schreck and Marty Schreck.
The Wings of Hope event in Milton featured a 50/50 raffle with money raised going to Cancer Support Community Delaware.
Emma Landt, 6, of Quakertown, Pa., gets her face painted.
Paws for People, a nonprofit that helps provide therapy dogs, was on-hand with some of their furry friends. Shown are (l-r) Kathy McGinley and Marley, Gail Hamman and Dolce, and Theresa Pitts and Zoey.
Kids get creative at one of the craft stations.
Donating a check to Cancer Support Community Delaware is the team from Heather’s House Works. Shown are (l-r) Wings of Hope emcee Mallory Metzner, Mike Kennard, Heather DeMarie, Bella DeMarie, Lexi Santa Barbara, Logan Boughes, Brooke Evans, Natalie Smith and Nicole Pickles.
Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes donated $7,000 to Cancer Support Community Delaware. Shown are (l-r) emcee Mallory Metzner, Nicole Pickles, Mike Kennard, Buddy Hall-McBride, Marty Schreck, Joy Schreck, Nancy Bush, Bob Hall-McBride and Betty Ann Kortlang.
