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"Melodic Impact" A Concert to Benefit Kids with Cancer
Sponsored by MZ Capital, a registered investment advisor company
Saturday, May 10th, 7:00-9:00 pm - (reception follows)
Mt. Olivet Church - Arlington, VA

Join us for a FREE classical concert featuring an eclectic mix of styles, played by expert musicans, including "Fantastic" alumnus Joseph Tong, who astounded us every year at our talent show. Click to see photos from last year's event, this year's invitation, or their awesome website!

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"1776" A Musical Theatre Night hosted by the Olney Rotary
Saturday, May 10th, 6:00-10:00 pm
The Olney Theatre - Olney, MD

Finally, a history lesson you won’t sleep through! 1776 is a light-hearted look at Adams, Franklin, and Jefferson as they grapple with the Continental Congress and independence from Britain . Inspired by the words of our founding fathers, this critically acclaimed musical is filled with lively songs, witty dialogue, and true American spirit. Tony Award for Best Musical.

Join the Rotary Club of Olney, MD for a night of great food, silent auction prizes, and a thrilling performance. Click here for details.

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"Joe's Ride" - Remembering Olney's Kids
Saturday, May 17th, 7:00 - 9:30 am
Oakdale Emory Church - Olney, MD

Join us for a series of events to remember Joe Sanford and other Olney area children - and benefit Special Love! A 45K bike ride gets underway promptly at 7 a. m., followed by a 10K family-style bike ride at 8:00 and a 5K walk which starts at 8:10. For the youngest ones there is a Kids Bike Rodeo beginning at 9:00 a.m. All events begin and end at Oakdale Emory Church on Georgia Avenue, in Olney, MD. Click here for info!

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The Pat Collins Memorial Golf Tournament
May Date TBA
Virginia National Golf Club - Bluemont, VA

Join us for a "fantastic" day of golf to benefit Special Love! The event will hosted by Bill Collins, who was honored at our 25th Anniversary Gala in February '08. Click here to see details from '07 or call 1-703-971-1700 for more information on this year's event.

 

Camp Fantastic Golf Tournament
Friday, June 6, 2008
Rock Harbor Golf Club - Winchester , VA

Play in the longest-running Special Love event ever! We'll have two separate tournaments in one day - teeing off at 8 am and 1:30 pm. Play the most challenging course in the Shenandoah Valley! Click here for the 2008 event brochure!

 

The Mark Moseley Celebrity Golf Tournament
Monday, June 9th
Raspberry Falls Golf Club - Leesburg, VA

Join us for the biggest day of golf of the year to benefit Special Love! Hosted by Redskins Hall of Fame kicker Mark Moseley and featuring sports celebrities, the Hoggettes, a gourmet dinner, live auction and more! See the official sponsor package for more info.

 

The 18th Annual John Mansini Sr. Golf Tournament
Sponsored by The Richmond Shag Club
Monday, June 16th
Stonehenge Country Club - Midlothian, VA

Join the Richmond Shag Club for their annual tournament to benefit Camp Fantastic and Special Love. Cost is $100 per player and hole sponsorships are also $100 each. Volunteers welcome, too! Contact Howard Overbey for info or to sign up or visit the Richmond Shag Club's website!


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Dancing for the Stars!
Friday, Sept. 19th, 7:30 pm-12:00 am
Waterford Receptions - Springfield, VA

We're moving this year's event south to double the size of our crowd! We're also thrilled to have platinum recording artist (and cancer survivor) Kevin Sharp as our keynote speaker and entertainer! Tickets will be $50 per person or $1200 per corporate sponsor. Watch this space or contact us at 888-930-2707 for more information!

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Our Past Year's Events (watch for 2008 dates):

   
   

"Buzzing for Change " - A Hair-Razing Event!
Sunday, April 13th, 12:00-4:00 pm
George Washington University - Kogan Plaza (rain location tba)

Join over 100 GWU students as they "take it all off for the kids," shaving their heads to raise money for Special Love. You don't have to go under the clippers (like Dave, at left) to participate. We're also helping out at the event with entertainment, general volunteering, and more. Call us for details or to make a pledge! Click here to see a past Washington Post article on the event. And watch for B4C at Virginia Tech, coming this fall!

Our 2008 Live Auction was hosted
by Paul Berry and included:

* A week at the Villa Del Palmar in Puerto Vallarta , including airfare, courtesy of R&W and Bud Hawk.
*Dinner for 8, prepared by former White House chef John Moeller, with food and wine courtesy of Bill and Patty Hawk.
*Customized Coffeetable book of your family, courtesy of Clay Blackmore, one of Washington's leading photographer.
*A Golfer's Dream package, featuring golfing at Salem Glen and Virginia National, dinner, golf lessons, and more, courtesy of Bill and Kerry Collins.

*Sports memorabilia courtesy of WMG Baseball, Jeff Snyder, and the R&W Association.
*The Ultimate Wine Basket, courtesy of Mel Greenblat and M.P. Brock.
*A mahogany knitted mink stole, courtesy of Miller's Furs of Chevy Chase.

 


presents:

"An Evening of Special Love"
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, 7-11 pm
Congressional Country Club - Bethesda, MD
(8500 River Road)

Thanks to our sponsors and the 160 people who joined us for a rousing evening of piano bar singalongs, wonderful food, and a tribute to Special Love's friends Ruth & Stanley Snyder. Cost is $250 per person and includes all food & drink, entertainment, and more. Plus you'll get a sneak peek at Special Love's brand-new tribute video!

Click here for photos! To make a donation in honor of the Snyders - or our "fantastic" campers - call Judy at 888-930-2707 during regular business hours, or donate online by visiting our Network for Good page and enter "Gala donation" in the Designation box.

 
 

Bikers for Tykes
Saturday, October 13th, 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
GEICO Headquarters - Chevy Chase, MD

Thousands of people enjoyed a motorcycle rally for the whole family with kids' activities, contests, and a Special Performance by the Fabulous Thunderbirds (hits include "Tuff Enuff"). Proceeds to be divided between the NIH Charities (Special Love is one of three) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of DC. Click here for event details or to check out the custom "GEICO" chopper that they raffled off!


Becca's Run

Saturday, Oct. 20th at 8:00 am
St. Bernadette's School - Silver Spring, MD

Thanks to everyone how joined us to honor and remember Becca Lilly, a former Camp Fantastic camper, through this annual 5K race. Click on the photo at left to see the official website.

 


Giftwrapping at White Flint Mall
December Dates 1&2 and 8-24, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Rockville, MD

Thanks to everyone whohelped wrap gifts for busy shoppers and earn money for Special Love and the rest of the NIH Charities! Thanks especially to Heidi Grolig of the Friends of the Clinical Center for coordinating the effort. See you next year!

For a partial list of who volunteered when, click here.

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