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Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Wharf | District Pier & The Anthem

    A gala to celebrate the future of children's health

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    A bidder raises their paddle at the Children's Ball.

    What

    Children’s National Hospital’s annual black-tie gala brings together business and community leaders to raise critical funds that support our patients and families.

    Why

    Your generous sponsorship of the Children’s Ball advances our world-class pediatric care and groundbreaking research that leads to new treatments and cures.

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    Where

    The Wharf, District Pier & The Anthem in Washington, DC

    Children's Ball attendees embrace.

    How

    Join the celebration! Support Children’s National Hospital. Become a sponsor of Children’s Ball.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Saturday, April 26, 2025

    6 p.m.-midnight

    Location
    The Wharf | District Pier & The Anthem  
    Complimentary valet parking 

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    Event Schedule
    Sponsorship and event information coming August 2024.

    Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities

     

    There are many ways to support Children’s Ball 2025, including a gift today. We will post sponsorship details and information for the 2025 gala  on this page in September 2024. For questions  or to discuss custom sponsorship or ticket packages,  please contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).

     

     

    Donate Today

    Children’s Ball donations provide critical support for Children’s National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child. This fund helps us provide world-class care to every child and family in need, creating greater health equity in our community. It positions us to attract pediatric talent and advance promising research that leads to new treatments and cures. The Fund for Every Child delivers resources across the hospital to elevate the patient experience. Support for special programs and services like art, music and pet therapy, and spaces designed just for kids, help them find joy and heal.

    Our Sponsors

    Thank you to our 2024 sponsors.
    *As of April 15, 2024.

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        Photos

        View photos from Children's Ball 2024. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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        Bret Baier, anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox News chief political anchor, kicks off the live auction as the Children's Ball 2023 emcee.

        Bret Baier, anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox News chief political anchor, kicks off the live auction as the Children's Ball 2023 emcee.

         Children's Ball 2023 co-chairs Amy Baier and Carrie Marriott celebrate the close of an impactful evening.

         Children's Ball 2023 co-chairs Amy Baier and Carrie Marriott celebrate the close of an impactful evening.

        Children’s National Hospital patient Paige and her family join Kurt Newman, M.D., former president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital.

        Children’s National Hospital patient Paige and her family join Kurt Newman, M.D., former president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital.

        Horacio Rozanski, Children’s National Hospital board chair, presents Kurt Newman, M.D., with the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Prize in Philanthropy.

        Horacio Rozanski, Children’s National Hospital board chair, presents Kurt Newman, M.D., with the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Prize in Philanthropy.

         Bret Baier and Kurt Newman, M.D., lead guests in applause for their generosity.

         Bret Baier and Kurt Newman, M.D., lead guests in applause for their generosity.

        Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, co-hosts the live auction.

        Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, co-hosts the live auction.

        Guests enjoy cocktails on the District Pier at The Wharf.

        Guests enjoy cocktails on the District Pier at The Wharf.

           The Children's Ball 2023 program celebrates the close of the follow the leader comprehensive campaign.

           The Children's Ball 2023 program celebrates the close of the follow the leader comprehensive campaign.

         Guests enjoy an after party with live music at The Anthem.

         Guests enjoy an after party with live music at The Anthem.

        More than a thousand guests celebrate the future of pediatric health.

        More than a thousand guests celebrate the future of pediatric health.