Virtual Paper Pal Party: A Caricature Crafting Experience
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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 registration)
Materials will be supplied!Let’s craft some unique paper portraits together! 🎭✨
Open to ALL Special Love families!
📢 Register here!
#PaperPortraits #CreativeCrafting #CaricatureFun #VirtualWorkshop

Summer Family Day 2025
2025-05-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffle Ford Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
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.
Event Location: Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffle Ford Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Registration is now open! Register here.

Ride For A Reason 2025
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Winchester Elks Lodge, 466 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
Since 1983, Special Love has provided a community of support for children with cancer and their families through free camps and adventure programs, emergency financial assistance, educational scholarships, and virtual programs. This charity motorcycle ride helps to raise funds to benefit those families!

Join us @ Winchester Elks Lodge – May 17th, 2025 – Opens 9am – Kickstands up 11am
50/50 & Raffle – Live DJ – Food & Beverages Available at Elks Pavillion
$20/Rider – (Includes T-Shirt) *Passengers – $10 *Extra Shirts- $10
Start & End Point – Winchester Elks #867 466 Front Royal Pike Winchester, VA
To register or for sponsorship information click here.
Find Release Waiver for ride here
Questions or want to become a sponsor? email kweist@specialove.org or call 540.550.1600

Special Love Golf Tournament 2025
2025-06-06 | Rock Harbor Golf Course, 365 Rock Harbor Drive, Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
SPECIAL LOVE 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
ROCK HARBOR GOLF COURSE
365 ROCK HARBOR DRIVE – WINCHESTER, VA 22602
🏌️‍♂️ Tournament Details:
✔️ 9:00 AM shotgun start
✔️ Exciting raffle drawings & 50/50
✔️ Unlimited beverage service
✔️ Delicious lunch catered by Rock Harbor Grill
OUR 2025 GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SOLD OUT!
We can’t wait to see you on the course!
Interested in volunteering? Click here.
For more information or questions, contact Kelly Weist or call 888-930-2707.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Title Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors
Kern Motor Company, Shockey Companies, Dewberry Engineering, Potomac Valley Brick, Paradigm Contractors, Mountaineer Popcorn
Hole Sponsors
Guy’s GMC Inc., B&M Painting Inc., Weichert Realtors, Kubic Construction Inc., Express Employment Professionals, TWG Insurance, Main Spring IT, Bowman Williams, Mint Mortgage, Pest Exit, Premier Home and Lawncare, BNI Main Street Connections, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Winchester Aerie No. 824

In-Kind Sponsors
Costco, Hang 10 CarWash, Nerangis, Alamo

Beverage Cart Sponsors

Valet Sponsor

BRASS Camp 2025
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-19 | Camp Maria Retreat Center, 41290 Camp Maria Road, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, United States
BRASS Camp (BRothers And SiSters Camp)
Our annual salute to siblings is back! We’ll convene on July 13-19 at Camp Maria in Leonardtown, MD, for a week of fun, friendship, and adventure. The venue sits on the edge of Breton Bay (part of the Chesapeake Bay) so fishing, crabbing, and canoeing are part of the fun. There’s also a pool for swimming, campfires, and loads of sports and crafts. It’s all open to campers 7-17 who have a brother or sister within 5 years of treatment (or 7 years of a bone marrow transplant), as well as bereaved sibs. Older teens are eligible to be CITs (counselors-in-training).
Camp dates: July 13-19, 2025
Applications Open Now!
Cancer siblings, you don’t want to miss BRASS camp. A week where you can come and just be yourself.
We are so excited to be back at camp this year.
Open 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.
Register here!

Camp Fantastic 2025
2025-08-03 - 2025-08-09 | Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4h Center Dr, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
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 swimming to cooking, ropes courses, and sports, every activity is tailored to help kids rediscover joy, confidence, and friendship.
Teens enjoy exclusive programming and lodging, and 16–17 year-olds can join our LIT (Leaders in Training) group to grow their leadership skills.
🎉 Registration is now open! We can’t wait to welcome our campers back for another unforgettable summer.
Register for camp here!

Family Day at Williamsburg Campground 2025
2025-09-13 | Williamsburg Campground, 4000 Newman Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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 this day of fun here!
More About Williamsburg Campground Here

Octoberfest Weekend 2025
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4h Center Dr, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
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 families of patients, survivors, and sibs ages 17 and under who are within 5 years of treatment or bereaved.

Moving Forward: Young Adult Patients & Survivors Forum 2025
2025-10-25 | Hyatt Regency, 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
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 forum provides a supportive space to help you thrive beyond your diagnosis. Join us for a full day of wellness and connection, featuring inspiring speakers, expert-led discussions, and hands-on sessions focused on health and healing. You’ll have the chance to participate in yoga and nutrition classes, peer support groups, educational workshops, Cancer Jeopardy, and more!

New this year: Make it a weekend! Spend the night on Friday—on us—and enjoy a meet-and-greet with fellow attendees on an epic night out at Level99. Hotel accommodations are sponsored, and you’re welcome to bring a spouse, friend, or caregiver, who can also participate in a special support session designed just for them. A room block is available at the Hyatt Friday night.

Hurry! Only a few spots remain for our Friday night at Level99.

📍 Level99: 1961 Chain Bridge Rd Tysons, VA 22102

We’ve got your food and drinks covered. Enjoy interactive challenges, team games, and immersive adventures! This is your chance to kick back, connect, and start the weekend off right!

RSVP today so we can save your spot for all the fun!

Empower your future. Take the next step forward—with us.

Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner

McLean, VA

Registration is now open!

REGISTER HERE

Tentative Event Schedule:
8:30 – 9 AM: Yoga
Facilitator: Carrie Avirett
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Welcome- Opening Session
Facilitators: Elena Jeannotte – Special Love and Aziza T. Shad, MD – Sinai Hospital
10:00 – 10:40 AM: Art Therapy
Facilitator: Peyton Kirkendall, MA, ATR-BC – Sinai Hospital
10:45 – 12:15 PM: Transitions – Navigating Life & Relationships
Facilitator: Lashondra Love, LMSW, Cindy Sample, LCSW – Cancer Support Community
10:45 – 12:15 PM: Caregiver Support Group
Facilitators: Peyton Kirkendall, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT – Sinai Hospital and Shannon Rosenbauer, MSW, LCSW-C – Sinai Hospital
12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Cancer Jeopardy
Facilitator: Yevgeniya Bamme, MD – Sinai Hospital
2:00 – 2:15 PM: Break
2:15 – 3:15 PM: Advocacy Panel – Telling Your Story & Its Impact on Health Policy
Panelists: Kyle Amey – Caregiver & Cancer Policy Advocate, Andrea Hans, Cancer Survivor – Cancer Nation, and Daneen Sekoni – Cancer Support Community
Moderator: Shelley Fuld Nasso, MPP – Cancer Nation
3:15 – 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks

Parents' Getaway Weekend 2025
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Hyatt Regency, 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
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 group setting; and as an outlet to deal with the facts of cancer individually, and ultimately regain a sense of control.
Parents Weekend also provides the parents with spa-caliber treatment options such as massages and yoga, local activities and shopping, along with a themed Saturday night with dinner, drinks, and a dance! All things parents of pediatric cancer patients don’t often longer have time to enjoy.
Register Here!

Virtual Curly Turkeys
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Get ready to gobble up some fun! Join us for a virtual craft event on Saturday, November 22nd at 10 AM for a fun fall activity. Curly Turkeys is a virtual craft event where kids can create their very own curly-feathered turkey to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. This hands-on activity is a great way for families to spend time together, share some laughs, and get into the holiday spirit!
Register here!

Holiday Party 2025
2025-12-07 | Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl street SW, Washington, DC, DC, 20024
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 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.
Register HERE!

Ski Family Weekend
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, VA, 26260, United States
Join us for a 3-day winter escape packed with skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and tons of snowy fun!
It’s an unforgettable weekend made for the whole family! Winter Weekend is open to families of children with cancer and survivors ages 17 and under, who are currently on treatment or within 5 years of treatment, and bereaved families with BRASS aged siblings.
Spots are full, join our waitlist!

BRASS Weekend 2026
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4h Center Dr, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
Join us for a weekend made just for our siblings! It’s packed full of fun activities, crafts, games, and time to reconnect with your favorite BRASS campers.
BRASS Weekend is open 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.
Registration coming soon…

Summer Family Day 2026
2026-05-09 | Smokey Glen Farm, 16407 Riffle Ford Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
Summer Family Day is a fun-filled gathering for all Special Love families.
We’ll have face painters, balloon artists, zip-lining, crafts, outdoor games, a delicious lunch, and more! Reconnect with your Special Love friends and meet new ones too!
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.
Registration is coming soon!

Under 7 Family Day 2026
2026-06-06 | Frying Pan Park, 2739 West Ox Rd, Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
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 coming soon…

Special Love Golf Tournament 2026
2026-06-08 | Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, 134 Golf Club Circle, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
SPECIAL LOVE 2026 GOLF TOURNAMENT
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF CLUB
134 GOLF CLUB CIRCLE – FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
We promise a great fun-filled day with friends while supporting children with cancer. Your donation will have a lasting impact on families facing childhood cancer.
More details and registration coming soon!

BRASS Camp 2026
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-18 | Camp Maria Retreat Center, 41290 Camp Maria Road, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, United States
BRASS Camp (BRothers And SiSters Camp)
Our annual salute to siblings is back! We’ll convene on July 12-18 at Camp Maria in Leonardtown, MD, for a week of fun, friendship, and adventure. The venue sits on the edge of Breton Bay (part of the Chesapeake Bay) so fishing, crabbing, and canoeing are part of the fun. There’s also a pool for swimming, campfires, and loads of sports and crafts. It’s all open to campers 7-17 who have a brother or sister within 5 years of treatment (or 7 years of a bone marrow transplant), as well as bereaved siblings. Older teens are eligible to be CITs (counselors-in-training).
BRASS Camp 2026
Siblings, you don’t want to miss BRASS camp. A week where you can come and just be yourself.
We are so excited to be back at camp this year.
Open 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.
Registration coming soon…

Camp Fantastic 2026
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-08 | Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4h Center Dr, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
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 courses, and sports, every activity is tailored to help kids rediscover joy, confidence, and friendship.
Teens enjoy exclusive programming and lodging, and 16–17 year-olds can join our LIT (Leaders in Training) group to grow their leadership skills.
Registration is coming soon…

Family Day at Williamsburg Campground 2026
2026-09-12 | Williamsburg Campground, 4000 Newman Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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 Annual Gala 2026
2026-10-02 | Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, Mclean, 22102
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.
Mark your calendars now and save the date for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and impact!
Sponsorships and tickets coming soon!

Octoberfest Weekend 2026
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-11 | Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center, 600 4h Center Dr, Front Royal, VA, 22630, United States
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, survivors, and sibs ages 17 and under who are within 5 years of treatment or bereaved.
Registration coming soon…
