You are not alone.
From the moment of diagnosis through every stage of the journey, Special Love® surrounds families with care, connection, and experiences where kids can simply be kids again.
Support and belonging for children with cancer and their families.
How Can We Support
You Today?
Families
Programs, resources, and community for children with cancer and their loved ones.
Volunteer
Give your time and become part of something deeply meaningful.
Donate
Your generosity creates moments of joy and belonging.
Emergency Financial Relief
Helping families with urgent, non-medical expenses.
Upcoming Events
A Community That Carries Families Forward
Childhood
Comes First
Programs where kids can play, explore, and simply be children.
Families Are
Held Tightly
Support for parents, siblings, and caregivers together.
Community for the
Long Journey
Connection that continues long after a single program ends.
Featured Programs
A free, weeklong summer camp where children with cancer can leave treatment behind for a while, make new friends, try new adventures, and simply enjoy being kids again.
A week created just for brothers and sisters of children with cancer, giving siblings space to have fun, build friendships, and connect with others who truly understand their experience.
Special Love's annual retreat built around one simple idea: you matter too. Each November, parents and caregivers of children with cancer gather for a weekend of rest, connection, and conversation.
2025 Impact Stats
314
Families Served Annually
884
Program Participants
43
Years of Service
15
Scholarships Awarded
“When love is tested by something as difficult as illness, it often takes on a new meaning—it becomes more intentional, more resilient, and even more sacred. Special Love is the kind of foundation that holds space for the hardest moments and strengthens in the face of adversity.”
– Special Love Family
“…Special Love created a soft landing for our family at a time when we desperately needed it. It was a place where we felt safe, seen, and held, and where our child could just be—and know that he was okay.”
– Special Love Mom
“Special Love provided an amazing experience we never would be able to have otherwise. Having a child with a life-threatening illness, the only thing we want is for them to experience all this amazing world has to offer.”
– Special Love Family
“I’m so grateful those families have space to laugh, explore, and simply be together—the same gift you gave us. Special Love created a soft landing for our family at a time when we desperately needed it. It was a place where we felt safe, seen, and held, and where our child could just be—and know that he was okay.”
– Special Love Family
Give Joy. Give Strength.
Give Families Time Together.
Your gift helps children with cancer and their families step away from treatment and experience connection, laughter, and support. Through your generosity, families find comfort, community, and moments that help them keep moving forward together.
Your gift helps families facing childhood cancer.
Provide life-changing programs at no cost to families
Create meaningful experiences that strengthen family bonds
Build a community of support that lasts beyond a single event