About the Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibromyalgia®
The Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibromyalgia® is more than an event—it’s a movement rooted in hope, resilience, and community. Hosted annually by Social Butterflies Foundation, the Butterfly Walk brings together lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers, families, caregivers, and supporters for one powerful purpose: to make invisible illnesses visible.
Often described as our annual family reunion, the Butterfly Walk is a day where hugs are shared, stories are honored, and no one has to explain their pain—because everyone understands. It’s a space filled with encouragement, laughter, remembrance, and celebration of strength.
The Butterfly Walk is proudly held indoors at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia. Social Butterflies Foundation is the first and only organization to host an indoor walk for both lupus and fibromyalgia, ensuring a safe, accessible, and inclusive experience for individuals whose health may be affected by heat, weather, mobility challenges, or fatigue.
Funds raised through the Butterfly Walk directly support Social Butterflies Foundation’s year-round programs and services, including:
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Support groups
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Educational resources
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Emergency financial assistance
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College scholarships
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Outreach and advocacy initiatives
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Health fairs, summits, and research support
Every step taken and every dollar raised helps us uplift thrivers and strengthen a community built on compassion, understanding, and action.
About Social Butterflies Foundation
Social Butterflies Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with lupus and fibromyalgia, along with their families and caregivers.
Our mission is to provide real, direct assistance, support services, and encouragement to empower those affected by lupus and fibromyalgia as they navigate the daily challenges of these chronic, often misunderstood illnesses. We believe support should be tangible, accessible, and rooted in empathy.
Through our programs and initiatives, we work to:
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Provide support groups, educational resources, emergency financial assistance, college scholarships, outreach programs, advocacy, and research support
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Host educational activities and community programs to raise awareness and understanding
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Organize fundraising events that allow us to reinvest directly into the community we serve
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Collaborate with and support other organizations advancing lupus and fibromyalgia research, care, and advocacy
Our vision is a world where no one living with lupus or fibromyalgia feels alone. We envision thrivers standing together—no longer hiding behind masks, but boldly sharing their stories so their voices are heard, their needs are met, and their lives are valued.
Through unity, awareness, and action, we are changing the narrative around invisible illnesses—and proving every day that together, we are Beyond Unbreakable.