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Click here for a flyer (or try the printable version). Click the "Perils" sign above for info on Woody's Golf Range.

"Take a Swing at Cancer "
Saturday, July 31st, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Woody's Golf Range - Herndon, VA

A "fun brunch" for young adults (and not-so-young adults) at Woody's Golf Range in Herndon, VA. Enjoy on of the "Top 5 Miniature Golf Courses in America" (as voted by Newsweek magazine), the driving range, the batting cage, 3-on-3 basketball, and more for just $25 per person. Call 888-930-2707 to charge your tickets or click here to order online - just select "Donate Now" and then list how many tickets you want in the "Designation (Optional)" box. Sponsorships welcome!

 
Special Love Night at

Click here to order tickets online
(Click "Donate Now" and enter"Wayside tickets" in the box marked "Designation (optional)"

"Dead Man's Cell Phone"
Friday, August 6th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Wayside Theatre - Middletown, VA

Join us for a performance of "Dead Man's Cell Phone," an edgy comedy by Sarah Ruhl at the Wayside Theatre in Middletown, VA. Tickets are only $25 and include the performance and a beer and wine reception before the show and during intermission. Generously sponsored by:


"Becca's Run"
Saturday, October 2nd, 8:30 am
St. Bernadette - Silver Spring, MD

Join us for a "family friendly" 5K run and walk in memory of former camper Becca Lilly. Volunteers are also welcome! Call us at 888-930-2707 for details or click on Becca's photo at left to visit the official website.


Click here to make a donation in lieu of attendance
(Note: Put "Alex Auction" in the
box marked "Designation (optional)"

"Alexander's Auction "
Saturday, Nov. 13th, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
McLean, VA

Mark your calendar now as we join the Baca family of McLean, VA for another great selection of gifts and other auction prizes, including amazing trips and one-of-a-kind experiences. This event is BY INVITATION ONLY, so please call us at 888-930-2707 for more information on how you can get on the list!

Auction items so far include a signed jersey by newly-retired Redskin Chris Samuels, spa packages, a wine tasting, and much more! Thanks once again to

for generously sponsoring all the wine!

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Recent events (watch for future dates soon!)

 

The 20th Annual John Mansini Sr. Golf Tournament
Sponsored by The Richmond Shag Club
Monday, June 7th
Stonehenge Country Club - Midlothian, VA

The Richmond Shag Club raises over $10,000 at their annual tournament to benefit Camp Fantastic and Special Love. Cost is $100 per player and hole sponsorships are also $100 each. Contact Dinky Slaughter for info or to sign up - or visit the Richmond Shag Club's website!
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The Mark Moseley Celebrity Golf Tournament
Monday, June 7th
Raspberry Falls Golf Club - Leesburg, VA

Redskins Hall of Fame kicker Mark Moseley, (pictured at far right of photo at left) hosts another premier event to benefit Special Love President and the Friends of the Clinical Center at NIH. The MMCGT is our largest fundraising event of the year and includes sports celebrities, the Hoggettes, a gourmet dinner, a live auction and more! See the official website for more info or click here for the golfer/sponsor package!

 

The 26th Annual Camp Fantastic Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Trex Co., The Ft. Collier Group, and The Shockey Companies
Friday, June 4, 2010
Rock Harbor Golf Club - Winchester , VA

The longest-running Special Love event ever! We'll have two separate tournaments in one day - teeing off at 8 am and 1:30 pm. Join us on the most challenging course in the Shenandoah Valley! Click here for a flyer!

"Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival "
Saturday, May 22nd, 7:00 am
Sandy Point State Park, MD (near the Bay Bridge)

Grab your sunblock and sunglasses and listen to some great blues, including Rock and Roll Legend Chuck Berry and multi Grammy award winner Buddy Guy.  Also scheduled to perform are The Yardbirds, Shemekia Copeland, the South Philly String Band, and many other greats. Visit www.bayblues.org for more info. Volunteers are needed for either day or both.  Shifts will be from 9am-3pm or 2pm-8pm.  Parking and admission are free for volunteers.  If you are interested in volunteering, please email us .


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"The IREM Gala"
 Sponsored by the Institute of Real Estate Management,
Chapters 92, 77, and 8
Friday, May 14th, 7:00-11:00 pm
Congressional Country Club - Potomac, MD

Dance the night away and enjoy cocktails, dinner, and drinks with the folks from IREM. They have raised over $100,000 for Special Love in the last four years - help them keep it going! View the flyer for details on tickets and sponsorship levels or call Catherine Smolka at 202-393-3100 with questions.

Thanks for "Buzzing!"
Sunday, April 18th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
George Washington University - DC

Thanks to all the students at GWU who "took it all off for the kids" at Buzzing for Change last weekend. We came, we sang, and we got buzzed! There's still time to make a pledge - just click here and put "Dave's Dome" (that's our CEO at left) in either the Designation box or the Dedication box.

Our Host/Auctioneer

Our 2010 Live Auction was hosted by ABC7/WJLA-TV news anchor Leon Harris and featured these traditional favorites:

*A trip to Puero Vallarta PLUS shopping money for clothes!
courtesy of the R&W Association.

*Dinner for 8 prepared by former White House chef John Moeller, with food and wine courtesy of Bill and Patty Hawk.

*Customized Coffeetable book of your family, courtesy of Clay Blackmore, one of Washington's leading photographers.

PLUS

*The DC Sports Lovers Dream , courtesy of R&W and Special Love, included premier seats to see the Caps, Redskins , Nationals, and Orioles!

*A Little Local Latin , courtesy of R&W and Special Love, included four bottles of Latin American wine, plus gift certificates to three local Latin restaurants!

*Evening on Broadway to see "In t he Heights," courtesy of R&W, included overnight accommodations and $150 in fun money!


presents:
"An Evening of Special Love"
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7-11 pm
Congressional Country Club - Bethesda, MD

Thanks to everyone who join us for this year's "Evening of Special Love" - all 200 of you! We had a blast and we honored Kathy and Jon Russell for more than 25 years of service to our camp families. AND we raised over $50,000 to support Special Love!

Watch for photos and other fun memories of the evening in the next issue of The LoveLetter!

"An Evening of Special Love" was also generously sponsored by:


Thanks to Corstone and all our D4S sponsors, we raised over $6,000! TENTATIVE 2010 DATE: November 26th at a DC location TBA!

 


Giftwrapping at White Flint Mall
December Weekends plus 12/21-24/09
Rockville, MD

There's still time to join Special Love to raise money by wrapping gifts at White Flint Mall. Our "official" day is Dec. 23rd, but there are many days/times available - click here for a calendar of slots. Special thanks to Heidi Grolig of the Friends of the Clinical Center for coordinating the effort again. See you there!

 

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