About the Night
Gala Details & Schedule
Deal the cards and share the love at Special Love's 2026 Annual Gala!
🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
📍Hilton Tyson's Corner ♦ 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102
🕰️ 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
🍹 Open Bar & Cocktail Hour start at 6:00 pm
🍴 Dinner & Evening Program at 7:15 pm
🎰 Casino Games at 8:30 pm
Buy your tickets today!
Photo by: Red Dove Photography
Auction Item Donation
Help us build our Silent Auction!
Have the perfect item for our silent auction? Submit the details here and our team will reach out to coordinate further details.
All auction item donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Event Attire
Dress Code
Special Love's Annual Gala is cocktail attire. Heart-themed accessories welcomed, but not required. ❤️
Photo by: Red Dove Photography
2026 Awardee
Randy Schools Light of Love Award
This year's award is presented to Mary Prosser "MP" Brock Zimmerman. Since 1995, MP has dedicated her time, energy, and compassion volunteering at Special Love's summer camps and family programs. In 2001, she joined Special Love's Board of Directors where she has served terms as President and Secretary.
Our Sponsors
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!
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About Special Love
Learn more about Special Love
Special Love provides a community of support to children with cancer and their families. To learn more, visit our website.
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