The Butterfly Release is held annually for families who have lost a child.
The event was begun by The Compassionate Friends Ottawa in 2002, and in recent years has been adopted by CHEO as part of their outreach program. It is normally held in June in the beautiful gardens behind Ronald McDonald House, 407 Smyth Road (next to CHEO). Due to COVID restrictions, however, the 2020 and 2021 Butterfly Releases were organized as virtual online events only.
We invite you to join us for this brief but very moving memorial to children of any age who have left us too soon.
The Compassionate Friends 