Help Lupus and Fibromyalgia Survivors Thrive! Social Butterflies Foundation is dedicated to helping those battling with lupus and fibromyalgia, as well as their families. Our mission is to provide direct assistance, education, support services, and encouragement to empower and uplift survivors. We aim to help survivors and their families face the challenges of these debilitating illnesses that receive little to no attention yet devastate so many lives. Your support and donation will help us achieve our mission. We'll be able to provide:- Emergency financial assistance (Doctor co-pays, prescriptions, and some utilities)- Support groups for youth and adults- College scholarships- Care outreach programs- Wig and wellness outreach programs- Summits and health fairs- Year-round advocacyIt is estimated that 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus. Average healthcare costs for a lupus patient ranges from $13,415 up to $68,260 annually. There is an estimated 4 million Americans living with fibromyalgia. The average annual cost for fibromyalgia patients is from about $2,000 to over $10,000 a year depending on the severity. There is no cure for these two invisible illnesses. The economic burden of lupus and fibromyalgia can be overwhelming. Social Butterflies Foundation believes that no one should have to choose between their health, their household expenses, and their educational aspirations. Help us help survivors and their families. Together we will make these invisible illnesses visible. Your Donation makes a difference! Testimonials"I am so honored to be selected for this blessing from Social Butterflies Foundation. This group of people has been nothing but a great asset to the lupus community. They all have their own pains and setbacks, but they still manage to come together to bless the community. Thank you so much for everything you do!" ~Christle"This foundation was important to me years before I was diagnosed. They do so much for the community and are so loving. I have witnessed this many times firsthand. After my diagnosis, I already knew who to reach out to. They are amazing and I highly recommend them to anyone going through lupus or fibromyalgia." ~Ericka

Support the DMV Lupus Awareness License Plate Campaign – We’re Too Close to Give Up!Too many Virginians living with lupus and fibromyalgia are suffering in silence. We are closer than ever to making the Virginia DMV Lupus Awareness License Plate a reality—and you can help at no cost to you!Why This MattersThe lupus awareness plate is more than just a license plate—it’s a symbol of hope, resilience, and solidarity for those living with lupus. Once approved, the Virginia DMV will donate $15 from every plate sold to provide direct assistance to lupus survivors and their families.This is a monumental step toward raising awareness and making invisible illnesses visible. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has pre-ordered, donated, and helped spread the word.Lupus & Fibromyalgia Awareness PlatesSocial Butterflies Foundation launched the DMV License Plate Initiative because Virginia currently has no specialty plates for lupus or fibromyalgia. These plates will:Bring lupus and fibromyalgia into the public eyeShow survivors they are not alone in their fightProvide critical funding to help those in needWe need 450 pre-purchased plates for each design before the DMV will issue them. We are encouraging fibromyalgia thrivers to pre-order the lupus awareness plate because the funds will also help the fibromyalgia community.💜 Special Offer:Non-personalized lupus awareness plates are FREE thanks to generous donors.Transferred or personalized lupus plates are only $10 (instead of the $35 DMV fee).Fibromyalgia awareness plates still require the standard pre-order cost.(The design shown is preliminary and may change pending DMV approval.)How to Pre-Order Your Plate✅ FREE Non-Personalized Lupus Plate: Download the pre-order form here → https://bit.ly/lupusplatepreorder and email it to [email protected].✅ Personalized or Transfer Plate: Submit $10 payment by visiting https://bit.ly/DMVLicensePlates✅ Fibromyalgia Plate: Submit your pre-order payment by visiting https://bit.ly/DMVLicensePlates and selecting the option for your preferred fibromyalgia plate option- non-personalized or personalized. Download the pre-order form here → https://bit.ly/fibroplatepreorder and email it to [email protected] completed forms to: [email protected] address:Social Butterflies FoundationP.O. Box 1652Newport News, VA 23601(Cashier’s checks or money orders only if mailing payment—payable to Social Butterflies Foundation.)Together, We WILL Make Invisible Illnesses VISIBLE!Your action today helps bring us one step closer to a future where lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers feel seen, supported, and empowered.