Organization's MISSION in the community:
Special Love's programs are not about being sick - they are about building a community of essential support and resiliency. Children with cancer as well as their families need support as they face the trials and triumphs of battling the disease.
SERVICES provided in the community:
Comprised of other patients, parents, siblings, volunteers, and dedicated partners, each year, the Special Love network offers hundreds of children and their families unspoken understanding and wrap-around support during and after the cancer experience.
- Camp Fantastic - The week-long camp provides children with cancer an opportunity to step back from the seriousness of their disease and enjoy the bonds of friendship with other children who share similiar experiences. Camp Fantastic provides classes, recreation, theme parties, campfires, and other exciting activities. Full medical staff from the National Institutes of Health are on site.
- BRASS Camp - The week-long camp is just for siblings of cancer patients. BRASS Camp provides classes, recreation, theme parties, campfires and more.
- Family Weekends - Family Weekends take place approximately a dozen weekends throughout the year where families can enjoy crafts, canoeing, and a host of other activities. Families can bond with other families who are facing similar challenges.
VOLUNTEER Opportunities:
With less than a half dozen employees, Special Love relies almost exclusively on volunteers to carry out the mission of providing programs for children with cancer and their families. Interested volunteers can visit the Special Love website at www.specialove.org to learn about specific volunteer needs.
Contact Information:
Mindy Rossi, Program Director
117 Youth Development Court, Winchester, VA 22602
Phone: 540-667-3774 Email: mrossi@specialove.org Website: www.specialove.org