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Support organization

Special Love

Special Love runs distinct patient, sibling, survivor, young-adult, caregiver, and whole-family programs with different ages, dates, and registration routes. Several 2026 cycles are already past or closed; upcoming Williamsburg, Octoberfest, young-adult, parent, and holiday activities still have incomplete registration details, so families should confirm before planning.

About this organization

Provides a community of support for children with cancer and their families.

Mid-Atlantic childhood-cancer nonprofit offering emergency aid, camps, family weekends, virtual programs, scholarships, peer support, young-adult and caregiver activities.

Programs that may help

Camps And Retreats

Bereavement And Memorial Support

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Emergency Financial Relief

Up to $500 once for nonparticipants or $2,000 a year for participants, for rent, mortgage, utility shutoff prevention, treatment-related car repairs, funeral costs and other emergency living needs.

Helps with: Bereavement And Memorial Support, Household Bills And Cash Assistance, Travel And Transportation

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: Yes

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Peer And Emotional Support

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Growing Forward

A virtual group where you can connect with other young adult cancer survivors.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Scholarships And Survivorship

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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VOICE Virtual Programs

Virtual activities and a chance to connect with others affected by childhood cancer.

Helps with: Peer And Emotional Support, Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Wishes And Family Experiences

B-ALL in scope Application Window Closed

Parents Day

A day of activities for parents; the last listed event was April 11, 2026.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: DC, MD, VA

Care team must start: No

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B-ALL in scope Application Window Closed

Under 7 Family Day

A family day with activities for younger children; the last listed event was June 6, 2026.

Helps with: Wishes And Family Experiences

Where: DC, MD, VA

Care team must start: No

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Scholarships And Survivorship

Navigation Guides And Advocacy

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Hopeful Hearts

Free matching with another person in the cancer community for peer connection.

Helps with: Navigation Guides And Advocacy

Where: Local rules apply

Care team must start: No

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Guides and family resources

Guide

Camp FAQs

Program preparation and access guidance for Special Love camp families.

Topics: childhood cancer support, program navigation

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Resource Directory

Family Resource Directory

Curated family-support links and referrals; external providers require independent verification.

Topics: childhood cancer support, program navigation

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Official sources

Organization details were last verified Aug 24, 2026. Program availability can change.