Special Love’s Annual Gala
The 2025 Annual Gala took place on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Hilton Mclean in Tysons Corner, Va. This year’s theme was a Casino Night to support Special Love’s mission of continuously creating moments where kids with cancer can just be kids and where the whole family is supported throughout their cancer journey. Interested in supporting us next year with a sponsorship? Reach out to Kelly Weist at kweist@specialove.org
Read about this year’s gala here.
Special Love's Annual Gala
Evening Emcee
Chuck Bell
NBC4 Meteorologist & Special Love Board Member
2025 Gala Committee
Pat Bessette Co-Chair
Melissa Steele Co-Chair
Nicole Blocker
Jan Bresch
Billy Cannon
Julie Judy
Jerry Ross
Lisa Schmidt
2025 Gala Honoree
The Circle of Love Awardee – The Yuen Foundation
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Raghavan / Ramachandran Family
Silver Sponsors
Lee Weiner
Bronze Sponsors
