• Holiday Party

    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.  […]

  • Special Love’s Winter Weekend

    Join us for Winter Weekend! Open 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. Register here 

  • Under 7 Family Day 2025

    Join us for this fun-filled day of outside fun and arts and crafts on the farm! Open to patients and survivors under 7 and their families!  Registration is now open! 

  • Virtual Paper Pal Party: A Caricature Crafting Experience

    Get ready to bring your creativity to life! Join us on Saturday, April 26th at 10 AM for a fun and interactive virtual craft session where we’ll be making whimsical caricatures out of construction paper. No drawing skills required—just your imagination! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26th⏰ Time: 10 AM (EST)💻 Where: Online (link provided upon […]

  • Summer Family Day 2025

    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 […]

  • Camp Fantastic 2025

    Elena Jeannotte

    Camp Fantastic 2025 Registration Is Open!  Camp Fantastic (August 3-9, 2025) 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 […]

  • Family Day at Williamsburg Campground 2025

    Register now for Family Day at the Williamsburg Campground. Arts and crafts, games, food, and fun for the whole family, and it's 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. Register for […]

  • Octoberfest Weekend 2025

    Elena Jeannotte

    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 10-12! We'll have jack-o-lanterns, canoeing, haunted hikes, and spooky campfires + food, stargazing, and more! It's all open to […]

  • Moving Forward: Young Adult Patients & Survivors Forum 2025

    A Wellness Weekend for Cancer Survivors Ages 18–40 The Young Survivors Forum is a dynamic event designed for young adult cancer survivors and current patients, offering a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, practical advice, or simply the chance to connect with others who understand your journey, this interactive […]

  • Holiday Party 2025

    Save the date for 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 […]

  • Camp Fantastic 2026

    Elena Jeannotte

    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 […]

  • Young Adult Survivors Retreat

    Young Adult Survivors Retreat October 17, 2026 9 AM - 3 PM A day spent with other cancer survivors ages 18-40. Young adults ages 15-17 are welcome to attend with an adult present. Our young adult survivors event is BACK with a refreshed retreat experience! This year's event brings us to a beautiful new location […]