Kids hope these butterflies spread joy to those in Covid cocoons

January 28, 2021, 6:23 PM

It is the one house on Sovereign Lane in Short Pump that sets little hearts aflutter. Every weekday at three boys and girls arrive like clockwork. At Sally Sylvester’s home, a group of friends has an open invitation for an after-school activity that’s taking flight for children like Charlotte Nerheim. “Every time I finish homework and come over and hop into the garage. So much fun. Get so excited,” Charlotte said. It’s called Butterflies 4 Smiles.

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