Lupus and fibromyalgia are cruel and unpredictable autoimmune illnesses that receive little to no attention yet devastates so many lives. Lupus ravages different parts of the body (skin, joints, and/or other internal organs). It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat. Lupus is life threatening.  Fibromyalgia is a condition associated with widespread chronic pain, fatigue, memory problems and mood changes.
Fibromyalgia is not a single disease, but a constellation of symptoms that can be managed. It is not life threatening, but it is life altering. There is no cure for lupus nor fibromyalgia. Lupus and fibromyalgia survivors need to be able to live a healthy and stress-free life in order to manage these illnesses. Survivors need to know that they are not alone and have resources available to assist them.

Social Butterflies Foundation's mission is to provide real, direct assistance to lupus and fibromyalgia survivors and their families to empower and uplift them. We offer free programs and services such as support groups for youth and adults, college scholarships, emergency medical financial assistance, COVID relief grants, summit and health fairs, care outreach program, wig outreach program, educational resources, advocacy, and support research for a cure. Social Butterflies Foundation believes that no one should have to choose between their health and their household expenses. We advocate for lupus and fibromyalgia year- round because survivors do not live with these illnesses for just one month. Research is very important, but it is essential for survivors to be able to live today! 

Support from compassionate and generous donors like you, make it possible for Social Butterflies Foundation to achieve our mission. Your philanthropy impacts the lives of many children, men, and women who are battling lupus and/or fibromyalgia every day of their lives. Since our inception, we have awarded two $2,000 college scholarships, helped over ten families with their medical and household expenses, distributed over 600 blessing bags filled with PPE to help slow the spread, distributed 200 backpacks filled with school supplies, distributed over 300 wigs to those survivors suffering from alopecia, helped over 20 families during critical times by providing meals, flowers, and cards for encouragement, hosted a summit, health fair, and Social Security Disability webinars. We also have support groups for both adults and youth that they can depend on to be there for them. All of this is possible because of your support.  You are true champions! 

Join us for our Virtual Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Lupus and Fibromyalgia survivors, families, and supporters will unite across the globe to raise awareness for lupus and fibromyalgia.  You can walk any place, any time, and even any day that you choose.  Together we will make these invisible illnesses visible. Together we are stronger! 

Register for the Virtual Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro. Registration is a $35 donation.  Paid registrants will receive a registration package consisting of the Official Butterfly Walk T-shirt, mask, and water bottle.  Register by May 21, 2022, in order to receive your virtual registration package before Virtual Butterfly Walk Day. Those who register after May 21, 2022, will have their registration package shipped within 14 business days after registration.

Build Your Team and Fundraise- Register and share your fundraising page, start a Facebook Fundraiser, and challenge your friends and family to join you virtually! Your fundraising helps us provide direct assistance to survivors and their families. We also have some cool rewards based on how much you raise.

#VirtualButterflyWalk2022 - Whether it’s on a home treadmill, a jog, a social-distancing stroll around the block, or you decide you want to run a 5K with some family and friends on June 11th (or whenever it's convenient for you) celebrate the Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro your way. A Virtual Walk can take place Anytime and Anywhere! Put on your Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro shirt and share a photo or video on social media using #VirtualButterflyWalk2022!

Celebrate  – Safely gather with your family, friends, or fellow walkers following any and all social-distancing guidelines that may be in place for a Facebook Live event at 7pm on June 11th as we do the raffle drawing for a 70” Smart TV! Follow us on Facebook: Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro and  Social Butterflies Foundation  

Virtual Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro

When: Saturday, June 11, 2022      OR Whenever You Choose

Where: Anywhere You Choose (Your Treadmill, Your Neighborhood, A Park, etc)

www.butterflywalkforlupusandfibro.org

$35 Registration Donation: includes the Official Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro T-Shirt, mask, and water bottle with  paid registration. 

Registered participants have the option to purchase additional shirts. Children shirts are $15. Adult shirts are $25. Shirts will be mailed to the address provided with the registration package. 

Purchase Additional Shirts Here

Earn Some Cool Rewards based on how much you raise!