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Family Events

Quality family time is one of the hardest things for a family to find when their child has cancer. They need that time to reconnect as a family, share some fun and laughter, and strengthen their bond during a stressful time.

Special Love’s family programs are designed to do just that, by hosting opportunities throughout the year.

Upcoming Programs for Families
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Emergency Financial Relief Program

Special Love Octoberfest

A cancer diagnosis changes every aspect of a family’s life. Next to the well-being of a child, a parent’s most pressing concern is often financial.

Special Love provides emergency financial relief to Special Love families, as well as families who have not yet participated in our programing, to help with non-medical financial needs through the Kathy Russell Emergency Relief Fund.

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Family Day at Williamsburg Campground 2025

  • September 13
  • Williamsburg Campground

Save the date 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 […]

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Oct 10 2025

Octoberfest Weekend 2025

  • October 10 - October 12
  • 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 […]


Nov 15 2025

Parents’ Getaway Weekend 2025

  • November 15 - November 16
  • Hyatt Regency

Save the date for 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, […]


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