#600
Wine Pull
For Purchase
2 remaining, Purchase 1 for $25
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
Silent Auction
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#800
Casino Funny Money
For Purchase
Purchase 500 for $20 + 1 more
Make a Donation
Appeal/Paddle Raise/Fund-a-need
Donations Raised
50%
$25,390 of $50,000
#100
Wine Cellar Tour
Value: $180
Wine & Spirits
$220
Current Bid
15
Bids
#101
Private Wine Class for 20
Value: $600
Wine & Spirits
$270
Current Bid
4
Bids
#102
Un-Wine Bundle #1
Value: $150
Wine & Spirits
$200
Current Bid
15
Bids
#103
Un-Wine Bundle #2
Value: $150
Wine & Spirits
$200
Current Bid
16
Bids
#105
Brown Liquor Basket
Value: $130
Wine & Spirits
$370
Current Bid
27
Bids
#106
Italian Wine Package
Value: $65
Wine & Spirits
$220
Current Bid
20
Bids
#107
Catoctin Creek Distillery
Value: $200
Wine & Spirits
$220
Current Bid
15
Bids
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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