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Moving Forward: A Weekend of Wellness, Connection & Empowerment
Special Love’s Young Survivors Forum brought together young adult cancer survivors and current patients ages 18–40 for a weekend dedicated to healing, hope, and connection. This year’s event, held October 24–25, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner in McLean, VA,...
Octoberfest Family Weekend 2025: A Fall Celebration of Family, Friendship, and Fun
There’s something magical about October at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center. The air turns crisp, the leaves paint the mountains in vibrant color, and laughter echoes across camp once again as families gather for one of our most beloved programs — Special Love’s...
Rolling the Dice for Love: Special Love Gala Raises Over $200,000
On Friday, September 19, the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner came alive as nearly 300 guests joined us for the 2025 Special Love Gala. This year’s Casino Night theme brought an extra touch of sparkle and excitement to an already unforgettable evening. The evening would...
Camp Fantastic 2025: A Week of Courage, Laughter, and Friendship
Every August, something extraordinary happens in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. For one magical week, the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in beautiful Front Royal, Virginia, becomes home to Camp Fantastic — Special Love’s signature program for children with cancer,...
BRASS Camp 2025
BRothers And SiSters (BRASS) Camp is Special Love’s week-long summer camp for siblings of children with cancer. For over 30 years, BRASS Camp has welcomed generations of cancer siblings to a vibrant community of encouragement, inclusivity, and camaraderie. This year’s...
A Day on the Green, A Lifetime of Impact: 2025 Special Love Golf Tournament Recap
On Friday, June 6, over 140 golfers gathered at Rock Harbor Golf Course in Winchester, Virginia, for a day of sunshine, just a little rain, camaraderie, and compassion at the sold-out 2025 Special Love Golf Tournament. From the moment the first golfers arrived at 8:00...
Sunshine, Smiles, and Special Moments: Summer Family Day 2025
On Saturday, May 10th, the rolling hills and open fields of Smokey Glen Farm came alive with laughter, love, and the unmistakable energy of Special Love families reuniting and reconnecting. Summer Family Day 2025 was a joyful gathering for current and future Special...
2025 Camp Applications Are Open
Get Registered For Camp! Camp Fantastic Our week-long camp for children ages 7 to 17 who have undergone cancer treatment. As one camper put it, “Camp made everything bad feel good again.” At Camp Fantastic, kids facing cancer get to experience pure joy, friendship,...
A Toast to Togetherness: Parent’s Day at Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery
On Saturday, April 12th, Special Love hosted a well-deserved day of rest and connection for our incredible parents at the beautiful Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery in Delaplane, Virginia. Despite the less-than-perfect weather, the atmosphere was full of warmth,...
A Day of Discovery, Laughter, and Love at Under 7 Family Day
On Saturday, April 5th, laughter and love filled the air at Frying Pan Park in Herndon, Virginia, as Special Love welcomed our youngest warriors and their families to our annual Under 7 Family Day. This special event is designed just for children with cancer and...