Camp Fantastic (for patients/survivors) Our hallmark program is a week-long adventure for 7-17 patients and survivors who are within 5 years of treatment (or within 7 years of a bone marrow transplant). Medical care is provided on-site so campers can focus on fun – a ropes course, canoeing, swimming, cooking, sports, and more! Teens have […]
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. Register for […]
Join us and experience the excitement of Carnivale! Special Love’s Annual Gala will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Hilton-Tyson’s Corner, in support of children with cancer and their families. The evening will feature festive pieces of Carnivale along with cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and the opportunity to learn from families about […]
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! We'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 […]
Join us and our friends at Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum on October 23rd at 4:30 p.m! In 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
We're excited to announce our next virtual activity - Holiday Cookie Decorating on Saturday, December 14th, at 11:00 am. Join us on Zoom for cookie decorating, holiday trivia, and more! The session is open to patients, survivors, and sibs ages 17-and-Under andsupplies are included, courtesy of SmileyCookie.com. The supplies will need to be mailed soon, so use the […]
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
Join us for Virtual Valentine's Bingo on Feb. 11th at 4:30 pm on Zoom. We'll have prizes for the winners and all supplies will be provided. We had so much fun at Winter Weekend, our hosts are returning to host this fun virtual program! Register here!
Come be part of a weekend full of fun, friendship, and springtime adventures! Here's what we have planned: Cozy campfires Creative crafts Fun-filled games Lots of opportunities to connect and make lasting memories Who Can Join? We welcome brothers and sisters ages 7–17 who: Have a sibling with cancer (within 5 years of completing treatment) […]
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!