Join Opera Mariposa for their 13th annual Benefit + Awareness event!

The ME | FM Society of BC is thrilled to partner with Opera Mariposa for their 13th annual Benefit + Awareness event! This year, they are honoring the International Awareness Month for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Fibromyalgia (FM) with a month-long charity benefit from May 1 to June 1, 2025.

Join us as Opera Mariposa raises funds and awareness for our community.

With their generous community support, you can enter to win over $3,000 in prizes, and explore numerous ways to participate. Remember, 100% of the proceeds benefit our organization!

Access Details:

• All events are online, by donation and free.

• Includes captioning, lyrics and translations, and artwork image descriptions.

• Enjoy artistic offerings at your own pace throughout the month.

  
  

All gifts up to $3,000 will be tripled thanks to matching donations from generous sponsors! Opera Mariposa is dedicated to making a difference for people with chronic illnesses by supporting research, education, healthcare improvements, and community resources through this event.

Join our Blue Sunday Event:

Celebrate ME Awareness with us at the annual Blue Sunday Tea Party, hosted by our board member, Sophie. This special online event is an opportunity to connect and support those living with ME, Fibromyalgia, and Long-COVID. Bring your favorite tea and snack, and if possible, donate what you'd spend at a café to support our community!

• Registration required: Blue Sunday Registration

• Automatic captioning and rest breaks included

• Participate with cameras on or off, and communicate via speaking or chat

Month-Long Online Benefit:

In partnership with Opera Mariposa, we invite you to engage with their digital programming, art, merch, and prizes. 100% of proceeds will be donated back to the ME|FM Society of BC, and support up to $3k will be TRIPLED by matching sponsor donations!

Explore all that Opera Mariposa's Benefit + Awareness Month has to offer: Benefit Details

Donate or enter to win: Prize Draw

Let’s come together to make a difference and celebrate our community! 💙🩵💜