“Whispers” Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer

ABC News– Hundreds of beautiful butterflies will fill the air at the SC State House September 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm as the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina holds its annual “Whispers” Butterfly Release (sponsored by Palmetto Health) to promote awareness of the whispering symptoms of ovarian cancer.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Participants will release butterflies in memory or honor of a relative or friend who has been affected by ovarian cancer and other female-related cancers. Each year more than 20,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and of those more than 15,000 will lose their lives. One in 71 women will develop some form of ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

Proceeds from the event help further the organization’s mission of educating women in the Midlands about ovarian cancer. For information on purchasing a butterfly, call 803-926-3462 or on the web: ovariancancermidlands.org.