Nathan's Butterflies
Promoting Acts of Kindness
Our Story
After Nathan's death, Ben found his own way of addressing his grief by "doing good for others." His first act of kindness was helping to deliver Nathan's clothing and diapers from his nursery to Wilson Hospital's NICU. He wanted to help the babies he saw in the nursery when Nathan was born. Ben recalls how difficult it felt to enter the hospital so soon after Nathan's death but how good it made him feel with this kind deed. He asked his mother to start a Facebook page, and a card was left with each random act/ Shortly thereafter, at only six years old, Ben seemed to understand the need for support for other families at Mercy House, our community non-profit hospice in-patient organization. He asked for help to see their "wish list" and made a visit to ask how he could help. Parents and grandparents became part of his "butterfly crew" so they could feel good too! A grieving six-year-old was leading his own family in their bereavement.​
Our Mission Statement
Believing that kindness is learned through experience, Nathan’s Butterflies, Inc. aims to inspire children by providing support to children and teens in the implementation of kind acts.
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Our Purpose
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The goal of Nathan’s Butterflies, Inc. is to promote a lifestyle of kindness and compassion.
Sensitive to the needs of children and teens who are grieving, we remain diligent in the promotion of efforts to address bereavement care for children and teens.
Meet our Board Members
Ben Cucci - Founder & Honorary Junior Board Member
Frances Bidwell - President
Alfred Bidwell - Vice President
Laura Holbus - Secretary
Peter Holbus - Treasurer
Lauren Cucci - Board Member
Katie Hillis - Board Member
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