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Family Events

Quality family time is one of the hardest things for a family to find when their child has cancer. They need that time to reconnect as a family, share some fun and laughter, and strengthen their bond during a stressful time.

Special Love’s family programs are designed to do just that, by hosting opportunities throughout the year.

Upcoming Programs for Families
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Emergency Financial Relief Program

Special Love Octoberfest

A cancer diagnosis changes every aspect of a family’s life. Next to the well-being of a child, a parent’s most pressing concern is often financial.

Special Love provides emergency financial relief to Special Love families, as well as families who have not yet participated in our programing, to help with non-medical financial needs through the Kathy Russell Emergency Relief Fund.

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Family Day at Williamsburg Campground

  • September 14
  • Williamsburg Campground

Join us for Family Day at the Williamsburg Campground. Arts and crafts, games, food, and fun for the whole family! More information to come.

Upcoming Programs

Oct 11 2024

Octoberfest Weekend

  • October 11 - October 13
  • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center

Hold onto your haunted hats, we’re going back to Camp Horizon for more fun at Octoberfest Family Weekend on October 11-13! We’ll have jack-o-lanterns, canoeing, haunted hikes, and spooky campfires + […]


Nov 16 2024

Parents’ Getaway Weekend

  • November 16 - November 17
  • Hyatt Regency

Parents Getaway Weekend is a weekend solely for the parents of patients and survivors who are 25 years old or younger and still live at home, as well as bereaved […]


Dec 8 2024

Holiday Party

  • December 8
  • Pearl Street Warehouse

Kick-off the Holiday Season with Special Love. Join us for a visit from Santa, fun gifts, face painters, balloon artists, good food, and a great time with great people! More […]


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