About Social Butterflies Foundation
Social Butterflies Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and empowering individuals living with lupus and fibromyalgia—two chronic, often invisible illnesses. The foundation provides advocacy, education, emergency assistance, and wellness-focused programs to help thrivers manage their journey and feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
About the Event
The Laugh Through the Pain Comedy Show is Social Butterflies Foundation’s signature comedy event that uplifts lupus and fibromyalgia thrivers through the healing power of laughter. Living with chronic illness is no joke, but sometimes laughter is the best medicine.
Get ready for the funniest brunch in town—a soul-soothing, side-splitting comedy brunch that proves even in the face of pain, we can come together to celebrate life with joy, laughter, and community.
This soul-soothing, side-splitting comedy brunch is more than entertainment—it’s therapeutic. It’s where joy and resilience meet the power of community.
Featuring an All-Star Lineup:
Cocoa Brown – Comedic Hostess
When actress and comedian Cocoa Brown takes the stage, the world stands still. She’s undeniably one of the most talented comics and performers of this generation. The Newport News, Virginia native, born Farah Brown, assails her craft with passion and soul-searching veracity—her presence is a force of nature. Cocoa returns to host the show with her signature wit, warmth, and electrifying energy.
Big Vino –
An authentic comedic voice whose hilarious anecdotes and candid insights endear him to all generations. From relationship advice to snack tips, no topic is off-limits to Big Vino’s larger-than-life personality.
Cookie Hull –
A veteran with over 20 years in comedy, Cookie Hull has toured with Cocoa Brown, Leslie Jones, Russell Peters, and Katt Williams. She’s appeared on Snoop Dogg’s Bad Girls of Comedy and Stand Up hosted by Donnell Rawlings from The Chappelle Show. She’s professional, hilarious, and quick-witted.
Joe Clair –
Also known as Joe Cleezy, Joe Clair is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, VJ, and actor. Best known as the former host of BET’s Rap City (1994–1999), he currently hosts The Joe Clair Morning Show on WPGC-FM.
Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming afternoon that proves even in pain, there is purpose—and sometimes the best medicine is laughter.