Camp Fantastic 2026 Camp Fantastic (August 2-8, 2026) is our hallmark program—a week-long, medically supported summer adventure for kids ages 7–17 who are within 5 years of cancer treatment (or 7 years post bone marrow transplant). With on-site medical care, campers can focus on what matters most: having fun. From canoeing and swimming to cooking, ropes […]
Join us for Family Day at the Williamsburg Campground. Arts and crafts, games, food, and fun for the whole family. The day runs from 10am-3pm (but you can stick around and swim if you would like). We cannot wait to spend the day with our families from this area. Registration coming soon...
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 love - We will be bringing back a Casino Night! Get ready for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact. Sponsorships & Tickets NOW AVAILABLE! Click […]
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 at Octoberfest Family Weekend on October 9-11! We’ll have jack-o-lanterns, canoeing, haunted hikes, spooky campfires, yummy food, and more! It’s all open to families of patients, […]
Young Adult Survivors Retreat SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2026 A day spent with other childhood cancer survivors ages 18-40. Our young adult survivors event is BACK with a refreshed retreat experience! This year's event brings us to a beautiful new location and features new opportunities to connect, learn, and recharge alongside others who truly […]
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 as bereaved parents. The weekend is planned for parents, by parents, to provide a safe place to share and support one another in a small […]
Special Love’s annual Holiday Party is a kick-off for our families to what we hope will be a great holiday season. It’s also a chance thank our wonderful donors and volunteers who make everything Special Love does possible. Held at Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington, DC, the party provides fun activities for the whole family. Whether […]