BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Special Love® - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://specialove.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Special Love® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20241031T161325Z CREATED:20241031T161325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T161325Z UID:16057-1743811200-1743897599@specialove.org SUMMARY:Under 7 Family Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun-filled day of outside fun and arts and crafts on the farm! \nOpen to patients and survivors under 7 and their families!  \nRegistration is now open!  URL:https://specialove.org/event/under7day25/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/U7-In-progress-Presentation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121 DTSTAMP:20241031T160846Z CREATED:20241031T160846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T160846Z UID:16053-1737072000-1737417599@specialove.org SUMMARY:Special Love's Winter Weekend DESCRIPTION:Join us for Winter Weekend! \nOpen to families of patients and survivors who are 17-and-under and on or within 5 years of treatment\, as well as bereaved families. Patients and survivors ages 18-25 may attend by themselves and will room with other young adults. \nRegister here  URL:https://specialove.org/event/ski-weekend2025/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SL-Winter-Weekend-Banner-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTSTAMP:20240104T190828Z CREATED:20240104T190828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T190828Z UID:15355-1733659200-1733670000@specialove.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party DESCRIPTION: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. \nHeld at Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington\, DC\, the party provides fun activities for the whole family.  Whether young or old\, attendees enjoy a fantastic lunch\, amazing face painters\, balloon artists\, arts and crafts\, and a chance to sit on Santa’s lap. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://specialove.org/event/holiday2024/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000 DTSTAMP:20240606T142157Z CREATED:20240606T142157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T142157Z UID:15541-1730541600-1730566800@specialove.org SUMMARY:Young Survivors Forum - Moving Forward 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Young Survivors and Patients Forum is a dynamic event designed for young adult cancer survivors and current patients\, offering a unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. Participants will hear from inspiring speakers\, engage in meaningful discussions\, and access valuable resources that address the challenges faced by those navigating life after cancer. Whether you’re looking for emotional support\, practical advice\, or simply the chance to connect with others who understand your journey\, the forum provides a supportive space to help you thrive beyond your diagnosis. Join us to empower your future and take the next step forward. Cancer patients and survivors\, ages 18-40\, are invited to attend with a support person of their choosing to this one-day informative and interactive forum on: \nSaturday\, November 2\, 2024 \nfrom 10AM-5PM \nat the Hilton Hotel\, Tysons Corner \n Lunch will be provided  \nAfter the Forum\, we’re all heading to Bowlero for an evening of bowling and laughter until 8 PM. It’s the perfect chance to unwind\, connect with new friends\, and show off your skills on the lanes. Dinner is on us\, so bring your energy\, your support person\, and get ready to strike up some fun! Dinner and bowling will be provided until 8PM. \nClick here to register!\n  \n \nTentative Event Agenda:\n  \nMoving Forward: \n  \n10:00am – Welcome \nJan Bresch\, Executive Director\, Special Love\, Inc. \nAziza T. Shad\, M.D. \nEllen W.P. Wasserman Chair of Pediatrics \nChief\, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology \nThe Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai \nDirector\, Kara Amey Cancer Survivorship Program  \n  \n10:15am – 11:25am Keynote – Getting Your Groove Back and Sexual Health   \nSage Bolte\, PhD\, MSW\, LSCW\, President Inova Health Foundation \nTamika Felder\, Founder\, Cervivor\, Inc. \n  \n11:25 am – 5-minute Break   \n  \n11:30 am – The Importance of Coming to Clinic \nAziza T. Shad\, M.D. \nEllen W.P. Wasserman Chair of Pediatrics \nChief\, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology \nThe Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai \nDirector\, Kara Amey Cancer Survivorship Program  \n  \n12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch     \n  \n1:15pm – 2:30pm Art Therapy Project \nDanielle Eichner\, MA\, ATR-BC\, LCPC\, The Herman Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital\, Sinai \n  \n2:30pm – 5-minute Break \n  \nBreakout Sessions – 2:35pm-3:35pm \n\nLegal Resources for School & Career – Melanie Grant\, Staff Attorney\, Triage Cancer\nAdulting 101 for Survivorship – Shweta Bansil\, MD\, Pediatric Specialists of Virginia\n\n  \n3:35pm – 5-minute Break \n  \nBreakout sessions – 3:40pm – 4:40pm \n\nManaging Medical Bills – Melanie Grant\, Staff Attorney\, Triage Cancer\nCourageous Conversations – Lori Wiener\, PhD\, DCSW\, LSWC-C\, National Institutes of Health\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevon Ciampa\, Clinical Therapist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n4:40pm – 5-minute Break \n  \n4:45pm – Closing URL:https://specialove.org/event/movingforward24/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Moving-Forward-Website-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T170000 DTSTAMP:20240926T161206Z CREATED:20240926T161206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T161206Z UID:15954-1729701000-1729702800@specialove.org SUMMARY:Squishy Circuits Virtual Program with SVDM DESCRIPTION:Join us and our friends at Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum on October 23rd at 4:30 p.m!\n\nIn the virtual program\, you will have the opportunity to explore circuits and electricity\, while also using your creativity to make light-up creations using conductive modeling dough. We’ll start the session creating a basic paper circuit using conductive tape and LED’s. Then we’ll move on to playing with squishy circuits\, where you can make your sculptures come to life using the magic (science!) of electricity.\n\nHere’s the squishy circuit website if you want more of a visual idea: https://squishycircuits.com/\n\nThe program is most appropriate for 7-12-year-olds\, but younger or older siblings may follow along. Supplies will be provided on a space available basis.\n\nRegistration is open here! URL:https://specialove.org/event/squishycircuitsvirtual/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/squishy-circuits-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014 DTSTAMP:20240104T190625Z CREATED:20240104T190625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T190625Z UID:15351-1728604800-1728863999@specialove.org SUMMARY:Octoberfest Family Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hold onto your haunted hats\, 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 11-13! \nWe’ll have jack-o-lanterns\, canoeing\, haunted hikes\, and spooky campfires + food\, stargazing\, and more! It’s all open to families of patients\, survivors\, and sibs ages 17 and under who are within 7 years of treatment or bereaved. \nRegistration is now open! Click here URL:https://specialove.org/event/octoberfest2024/ LOCATION:Elena Jeannotte CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T150000 DTSTAMP:20240104T190442Z CREATED:20240104T190442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T190442Z UID:15349-1726308000-1726326000@specialove.org SUMMARY:Family Day at Williamsburg Campground 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Family Day at the Williamsburg Campground. Arts and crafts\, games\, food\, and fun for the whole family\, and its all free! 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. \nRegister for this fun day here!  URL:https://specialove.org/event/williamsburgfamilyday2024/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cream-And-Green-Creative-Natural-Tourism-Presentation-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519 DTSTAMP:20240104T190122Z CREATED:20240104T190122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T190122Z UID:15343-1715990400-1716076799@specialove.org SUMMARY:Summer Family Day DESCRIPTION:Summer Family Day is a fun-filled gathering for all present (and future) Special Love families.  We’ll have everything from face painters\, balloon artists\, zip-lining\, crafts\, and outdoor games.. Food and friendship are of course on the menu. It’s a can’t-miss time for families who’ve together weathered one of the most grueling events a family can face – a child battling cancer – to come together and heal. \nEvent Location: Smokey Glen Farm\, 16407 Riffle Ford Road\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878 \nRegister today! URL:https://specialove.org/event/sfd2024/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Summer-Family-Day-Presentation-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T160000 DTSTAMP:20240314T161724Z CREATED:20240314T161724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T161724Z UID:15442-1715428800-1715443200@specialove.org SUMMARY:Parents Day DESCRIPTION:Parents\, a day just for you – to sip\, snack\, and socialize! Get away for the day at Barrel Oak Winery. \nRegister for this day just for you here! URL:https://specialove.org/event/parents-day/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Snip-Snack-Socialize-Email-Header-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421 DTSTAMP:20240104T190003Z CREATED:20240104T190003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T190003Z UID:15341-1713571200-1713657599@specialove.org SUMMARY:Under 7 Family Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fun-filled day of outside fun and arts and crafts on the farm! And parents\, join us for a separate time JUST FOR YOU! \nOpen to patients and survivors under 7 and their families!  \nMore information to come! URL:https://specialove.org/event/under-7-family-day/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Family-Day-Presentation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304 DTSTAMP:20240104T185839Z CREATED:20240104T185839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T185839Z UID:15339-1709251200-1709510399@specialove.org SUMMARY:BRASS Weekend 2024 DESCRIPTION:BRASS Weekend\, March 1-3\, 2024\, is back at the 4H Center! \n\n\nJoin us for a weekend full of fun! \nOpen to brothers and sisters ages 7-17 who have a sibling with cancer within 5 years of their off treatment date as well as bereaved siblings. \n\nRegister now! URL:https://specialove.org/event/brasswknd24/ LOCATION:Elena Jeannotte CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T120000 DTSTAMP:20240114T215941Z CREATED:20240114T215941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T215941Z UID:15360-1707562800-1707566400@specialove.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Cookie Decorating DESCRIPTION:Join us and our friend Gina Parcells as we freshen up on our decorating skills with Valentine’s Cookies! \nSaturday Feb. 10th\, at 11am via Zoom! \nRegister here! URL:https://specialove.org/event/valentinescookies/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTSTAMP:20231127T163342Z CREATED:20231127T163342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T163342Z UID:15301-1705017600-1705363199@specialove.org SUMMARY:Family Winter Weekend DESCRIPTION:Special Love Winter Weekend is open to patients (and immediate family) who are 17 years of age and younger and who are on treatment or within 3 years of their off-treatment date\, as well as bereaved families with “BRASS-aged” sibilngs (7-16 years old). \nWe’re combining our traditional Family Ski Weekend and our teen/young adult weekend again this year. So young adult patients/survivors (ages 18-25) are able to attend by themselves (their families are not eligible to attend with them). \n  \nRegister Here \nCOVID Policy: Only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to participate and must show proof of vaccination and 2 negative at-home antigen tests 24 hours and 12 hours before arrival. For our full COVID-19 policy please click here.  URL:https://specialove.org/event/winterweekend2024/ CATEGORIES:Camps/Programs,Families,Patients,Siblings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Family-Ski-Weekend-1200-x-400-px.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR