Butterflies Come to Rest in Clayton to Benefit Sick Children

Clayton is hosting nine colorful butterflies through mid-May as part of a fundraiser to benefit children with serious illnesses.

Fifty-five butterflies have been placed throughout St. Louis county and city as part of the Wings in the City project to provide help for the BJC Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care program, Clayton communications coordinator Judy Kekich stated in an e-mail.

Funds will go toward the expressive therapy program, which "provides clinical, emotional and spiritual support for children who have life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses, even if families cannot pay for the services," Kekich stated.

Go to the project's Web site for more information about the project and a map showing the location of each butterfly. The sculptures will be in place until the week of May 16.