The Foundation of Black Butterflies for Cancer Support, Inc. understands and appreciates the indepth metamorphasis that transforms all people in life. Often we are up against the giants in life that cause us to rear our innermost defenses in order to fight a hard fight. We recognize that the fight against cancer should be led with support and encouragement. Many of us have been blessed with and/or have lost a swallowtail (black butterfly) of our own. We often sense their presence as they spread their wings and fly to and fro. Many of us have known a black butterfly, that from birth was considered a fighter even in the face of adversity.

"Do not let the quiet face fool you….There is a little black butterfly in us all." (Nikki Tucker)

The Foundation of Black Butterflies for Cancer Support, Inc. was developed to provide support to those families affected by cancer through direct service, monetary donations and emotional support.

“From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly”

Losing my mother at the age of 28 was a devastating experience that had a profound and indefinite effect on my life. The phrase "From a caterpillar to a butterfly," illustrates the representation of change. As a symbol of transformation, the butterfly represents eternal life from its three stages of life: the caterpillar (birth), the chrysalis (death) and the butterfly (resurrection). The butterfly is indicative of the change that took place in my life. As a result of this experience, I was able to be resurrected to help others. Butterflies have a very short life span, which in turn reminds us that life is precious and short, and we should make changes when the opportunity arises. The Foundation has vowed to make a change by joining in my mother’s passion for helping children, as well as her fight against cancer. We will dedicate our time and efforts to improving the quality of life for those affected either directly or indirectly by cancer.

The butterflies symbolize those individuals who have lost the battle to cancer, as well as those who have been affected by cancer. The foundation represents those people coming together for a common cause, to fight the war against cancer. We are determined to win this war. We all have a little "black butterfly" inside.

The Foundation of Black Butterflies is dedicated to the life and memory of KAREN BATTLE CHAPMAN.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Black Butterfly

Today, February 3, 2o1o we lost a Black Butterfly, Arthur Lee Davis. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers as they go through this trying time.

Also, please help us fight this war against cancer!
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  1. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I also lost my Mother to cancer but at age 26...It was a hard time for me.At first I felt a numbing felling like it didn't happen. As the year went by I realized it wasn't a dream.My brother and I where at the semitary taking her flowers on her birhday and say a black butterfly come out of no where...the same way it came the same way it left.We believe it was my Mom saying thank you for the flowers.Now after stumbling upon this site there is no doubt in my mind and heart she is always with us. THEY are always with us in our hearts and in our minds. There for they still live and shall never die.I lost my Mom physically 11/1/2007 she was born 11/13/1944 and shall live forever as I'm sure that God can give you the will to go on each day of your life with your Mom in your heart for all eternity.May God bless you and your family

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