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There are many ways you can support Special Love’s mission to provide a community of support for children with cancer, and their families.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Special Love!  With only half a dozen staff members, we rely almost exclusively on volunteers to help us carry out our mission of providing quality programs for children with cancer and their families.

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Family Day at Jellystone Park Williamsburg 2026

  • September 12
  • Jellystone Park Williamsburg

Join us for Family Day at our NEW location…. JELLYSTONE PARK WILLIAMSBURG! Arts and crafts, games, food, and fun for the whole family. The day runs from 10am-3pm (but you […]

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Oct 2 2026

Special Love Annual Gala 2026

  • October 2
  • Hilton Mclean Tysons Corner

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 […]


Oct 9 2026

Octoberfest Weekend 2026

  • October 9 - October 11
  • Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center

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 […]


Oct 17 2026

Young Adult Survivors Retreat

  • October 17 9:00am - October 17 3:00pm
  • Robinson Nature Center

Young Adult Survivors Retreat SAVE THE DATE: October 17, 2026 A day spent with other childhood cancer survivors ages 18-40. Young adults ages 15-17 are welcome to attend with an […]


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