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There are many ways you can support Special Love’s mission to provide a community of support for children with cancer, and their families.

Whichever you choose, we are grateful for your support.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Special Love!  With only half a dozen staff members, we rely almost exclusively on volunteers to help us carry out our mission of providing quality programs for children with cancer and their families.

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Special Love Annual Gala 2026

  • October 2
  • Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner

Special Love’s Annual Gala will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Hilton-Tyson’s Corner, in support of children with cancer and their families. Deal the cards and share the […]

Upcoming Programs

Oct 9 2026

Octoberfest Weekend 2026

  • October 9 - October 11
  • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center

Hold onto your haunted hats and save the date for Octoberfest, we’re going back to the Northern Virginia 4-H Center, home of the very first family weekend, for more fun […]


Oct 17 2026

Young Adult Survivors Retreat

  • October 17 9:00am - October 17 3:00pm
  • Robinson Nature Center

Young Adult Survivors Retreat SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2026 A day spent with other childhood cancer survivors ages 18-40. Young adults ages 15-17 are welcome to attend with an […]


Nov 7 2026

Parent’s Getaway Weekend 2026

  • November 7 - November 8
  • Hyatt Regency

Join us at 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 […]


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