Lupus and Fibromyalgia Awareness
Our mission is to provide education, support services, and encouragement to empower and uplift those living with lupus and fibromyalgia in an effort to help them and their families face the challenges of these incurable, debilitating illnesses.
DMV Plate Initiative
💜 We’re Too Close to Give Up Now!
The Social Butterflies Foundation’s DMV Lupus Awareness License Plate Campaign is closer than ever to becoming a reality — and we need your help to make it happen! It won’t cost you a dime to support, and it’s a simple way to stand with the lupus and fibromyalgia community.
Too many Virginians living with lupus and fibromyalgia are suffering in silence. This plate will help raise awareness, inspire hope, and provide vital support for thrivers and their families.
Here’s How You Can Help:
✅ Download the FREE non-personalized plate application here: https://bit.ly/lupusplatepreorder – no cost to pre-order! Email your completed pre-order form to info@mysbf.org.
✅ Want a personalized plate or plate transfer? Submit $10 payment by visiting https://bit.ly/DMVLicensePlates
📩 Contact us for help or questions – info@mysbf.org
Upcoming Event
Laugh Through the Pain — A Comedy Experience with Heart!
Get ready for an unforgettable comedy experience featuring an all-star lineup of talent, including actress and comedienne Cocoa Brown, Big Vino, veteran performer Cookie Hull, and BET’s legendary Joe Clair, with music by world-renowned DJ Rick Geez.
This powerhouse group will deliver a high-energy show packed with laughter, real-life humor, and heartfelt moments that celebrate joy, resilience, and community.
The event takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Funny Bone in Virginia Beach. Doors open at 10:45 AM, with the show running from 12 PM to 1:30 PM and a VIP meet and greet from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
General admission is $37, and VIP tickets are $47, which include the meet and greet.
All proceeds will benefit individuals and families impacted by lupus and fibromyalgia, making this not just a comedy show—but a meaningful cause to support.
Let’s Go Crazy… for a Cause
Laugh Through the Pain Paint & Sip
Experience Laugh Through the Pain Paint & Sip, a Prince-inspired evening of creativity, laughter, music, and healing. This elevated Paint & Sip experience combines guided painting, comedy, music, and unlimited game play in a fun, high-energy atmosphere at Dave & Buster’s in Virginia Beach.
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:30–10:00 PM
$60 donation (Early Bird tickets available for $55, limited quantity)
All proceeds benefit lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers and their families, celebrating joy, resilience, and the power of coming together.
Living & Thriving Collection
The Living & Thriving Collection celebrates strength and resilience for those living with lupus and fibromyalgia. Each item is designed to inspire confidence and comfort while supporting awareness and funding programs that help individuals live fully and thrive every day.
VOLUNTEER
Get Involved & Make a Difference!
💜 Join the Mission!
The Social Butterflies Foundation offers free programs for those affected by lupus and fibromyalgia—and we need passionate volunteers like you!
🌟 Committee Openings:
- Emergency Assistance – Help provide urgent resources
- Scholarship – Support students impacted by chronic illness
- Fundraising – Boost support and bring our community together
- Wig & Wellness – Promote confidence inside and out
- Care Outreach – Spread encouragement and support
- Support Group – Create space for healing
- Summit & Health Fair – Plan awareness events
💼 Interested in a leadership role? Apply to become a board member!
📧 Contact Crystal Solomon at csolomon@mysbf.org to learn more.
Let’s make a difference—because no one should fight alone. 💜🦋
OUR SERVICES
We Love Serving Our Local Community
It is our vision that no one living with lupus or fibromyalgia will have to endure the challenges of these life-threatening illnesses alone. We envision lupus and fibromyalgia survivors uniting so their voices and needs will be heard to receive the support needed. Together we will make these invisible illnesses visible.
EVENT RECAP – No School Like The Old-school
Thank You for 10 Incredible Years!
The 10th Anniversary No School Like Old School Dance Fitness Party was an unforgettable celebration of music, movement, and purpose.
Thank you to every guest, instructor, vendor, and volunteer who showed up, showed out, and helped make this milestone event such a success. Your energy, love, and support help us continue raising awareness and providing vital assistance to lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers and their families.
Together, we danced, laughed, and made a difference—proving once again that there’s truly no party like an Old School party.
OUR SPONSORS
Help Social Butterflies Foundation by supporting our generous sponsors who graciously donated time and resources to ensure that we can support our communities.
Join the movement to make a positive impact in our community! Your donation to our organization will help bring hope and change to those in need. Thank you for your support!