Social Butterflies Foundation Lupus & Fibro Support Group

07/01/2026

🩺 Help Us Honor an Extraordinary Physician! 💜

Every day, compassionate physicians make a difference in the lives of individuals living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases through exceptional care, expertise, and unwavering dedication.

The Social Butterflies Foundation is proud to recognize two outstanding rheumatologists as finalists for the 2026 Butterfly Walk Medical Honoree Award:

💜 Dr. Simple S. Modi
Sentara Rheumatology Specialists

💜 Dr. David B. Maxwell
Riverside Rheumatology Specialists

Now, we invite our community to help us recognize one exceptional physician whose commitment to patient care, leadership, and service has made a lasting impact.

🩺 Review each finalist's biography and cast your ballot today!

🗳️ Vote Here: https://bit.ly/2026MedicalHonoree

⏰ Voting closes Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

🏆 The 2026 Butterfly Walk Medical Honoree will be recognized during the 2026 Butterfly Walk for Lupus & Fibro on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the physicians whose compassion, excellence, and commitment continue to improve the lives of individuals and families throughout our community.

💜 Together, we are Beyond Unbreakable. 🦋

06/16/2026

💜 You Are Not Alone. 💜

Living with lupus, fibromyalgia, or another chronic illness can sometimes feel overwhelming, but healing happens when we come together, support one another, and share our journeys.

Join us for our next Social Butterflies Foundation Lupus & Fibro Support Group Meeting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton.

✨ Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud with guest speaker Ryan Warner of Fulton Bank.
✨ Experience an introduction to sound baths with Bleevable Prana Yoga & Wellness.
✨ Connect with others who truly understand.
✨ Enjoy light refreshments and meaningful conversation.

Family members, caregivers, friends, and anyone interested in learning more are welcome to attend. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a longtime thriver, a caregiver, or simply looking for support and community, we would love to have you join us.

👟 We will also be collecting gently used shoes for our Shoe Drive Fundraiser. Bring your unwanted shoes and help support the programs and services of Social Butterflies Foundation while giving your shoes a second life!

📍 Sentara CarePlex Hospital – Conference Room B
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to the public.

📧 RSVP or request additional information: [email protected]

Together, we uplift. We educate. We empower. 🦋💜

05/18/2026

Chastity Corbett, Founder & Executive Director of Social Butterflies Foundation, recently had the honor of being interviewed by Accordus for their Grow Healthy Help People segment. She is truly grateful and humbled to have been selected for this opportunity and appreciates Accordus for using their platform to help raise awareness for lupus and fibromyalgia—especially during Lupus and Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. 💜🦋

Social Butterflies Foundation is always welcoming dedicated, compassionate, creative, and skilled volunteers and board members who are passionate about helping others and giving back to the community—especially individuals who truly understand their “why.” Consider joining the team and making an impact. Together, we are Beyond Unbreakable.

Monetary donations also play a vital role in helping fund the organization’s programs and services, and every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Please feel free to like, comment, share, and help spread awareness. 💜🦋

In this inspiring interview, Chastity Corbett shares her personal journey with lupus, her advocacy work through the Social Butterflies Foundation, and her vi...

04/01/2026

Big Announcements, Scholarships & Events You Don’t Want to Miss 💜

03/19/2026

📚💜 The Pause Between Pages Pt. 2 💜📚

Take a moment to breathe, stretch, and reconnect at this beautiful community stretch experience hosted by KenYouReach! ✨

🗓 Saturday, March 28th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Wands Books
2501 Fawn St STE 10, Norfolk, VA

💵 $20 suggested | Pay what you can

This experience isn’t just about movement—it’s about community, healing, and support. A portion of proceeds will benefit Social Butterflies Foundation, helping us continue to empower and uplift lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers. 🦋💜

We are truly humbled and grateful to KenYouReach for her support and commitment to raising awareness. Let’s show up for her the way she shows up for our community! 🙌🏾

⚠️ Spots are filling fast—RSVP early!
👉🏾 Register now: https://posh.vip/e/the-pause-between-pages-pt-2

Come stretch, connect, and pour into yourself—you deserve this moment. 💫

03/19/2026

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

Our Support Group Meeting & 9-Year Celebration is happening THIS Saturday! 💜🦋

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA
Conference Room B

Join us for a powerful and uplifting time together as we celebrate 9 incredible years of support, strength, and community! 💜✨

✨ Our support group meetings are FREE and open to the public — all are welcome!

We’re excited to welcome our special guest, Ryan Warner from Fulton Bank, and close out with a relaxing sound bath session 🧘🏽‍♀️🎶

🍕 Refreshments (including pizza) will be provided!

‼️ Please RSVP by TODAY (March 19th) so we can plan accordingly.

📧 RSVP: [email protected]

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💜🦋

03/02/2026

💜✨ You’re Invited! ✨💜

Join us as we celebrate 9 Years of Support at the
SBF Lupus & Fibro Support Group Meeting!

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton, VA 23666
Conference Room B

We have a powerful and uplifting afternoon planned:

🎤 Special Guest: Ryan Warner
Vice President | Workplace Banking Relationship Manager, Fulton Bank
Topic: Understanding Credit Scores
(Part of our Financial Empowerment Series)

🧘🏽‍♀️ Closing Sound Bath Session
with Bleevable Prana Yoga & Wellness

🍰 We’re also celebrating 9 years of community, connection, and support!

✨ Refreshments will be provided
✨ Free and open to the public
✨ RSVP by March 19th
📧 Email: [email protected]

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a long-time thriver, caregiver, or supporter — this space is for you.

Come learn. Come connect. Come celebrate.

Together, we are Beyond Unbreakable 💜🦋

02/25/2026

We Need You Again 💜 | Butterfly Walk 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/8e85ef720a45/last-chance-to-laugh-for-a-cause-12852016

01/14/2026

Tune in this morning at 10AM!
Chastity Corbett, Founder & CEO of Social Butterflies Foundation, joins actress & comedienne—and Newport News native—Farrah “Cocoa” Brown on WAVY 10’s Mark Your Calendar with news reporter Kiahnna Patterson.

We’re talking all things Laugh Through the Pain Comedy Show Brunch and the mission of Social Butterflies Foundation.

📺 Watch live via the WAVY+ app or on YouTube—don’t miss it!💜🦋