May 21, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities: On Friday, May 24, at 1:30 P.M., the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold the third annual Butterfly Memorial at the Marimor Legacy Park & Playground at 2550 Ada Rd.
This event will honor those who received services through the Board, community members and loved ones that have passed. Each butterfly is inscribed with a name or memory of a loved one. A special tribute will be made for those individuals that were served by the Board. At the end, a live butterfly release will be held.
This year's event will include 29 new butterflies. After three years, 155 people will have been remembered on a butterfly in the garden.
The All Ability Playground at Marimor Legacy Park is open to the public daily for adults and children with all abilities. There is a low sensory area for those that need a quieter environment. The park has picnic areas, enclosed fencing for safety and is connected to the Ottawa Metro Park. Future projects include installing a sensory wall and building a family restroom equipped with a universal changing station. The Marimor Legacy Foundation is a non-profit that's purpose is to enhance the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities in Allen County.
If you have any further questions, please contact Sierra Weltmer at 419-221-1385, ext. 2608, or sweltmer@acbdd.org.
