Save the Date!

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Union Station | Washington, DC

    A gala to celebrate the future of children's health

    What

    This signature fundraiser brings together local business leaders, partners and friends to network and raise critical support for Children’s National Hospital.

    Why

    Your support funds exceptional pediatric care and research that leads to new treatments and cures. U.S. News & World Report ranked Children’s National the nation’s No. 5 children’s hospital.

    Where

    Union Station, Washington, DC

    How

    Become a sponsor of White Hat Gala 2024 to support Children’s National!

    Event Details

    The White Hat Gala, hosted by experts in cybersecurity, technology and AI, supports Children’s National Hospital. This signature event unites innovators and philanthropists to advance pediatric healthcare. It also attracts leaders from finance, legal and federal government sectors. The event has raised more than $3.7 million for Children’s National patients and families since 2013.
    Date & Time

    Thursday, November 14, 2024

    Location

    Union Station in Washington, DC

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    Event Schedule
    6:30pm Networking Reception with Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres
    7:30pm - 9:30pm Dinner and Program with Keynote Speaker (to be announced)
    9:30pm - 11pm
    Dessert Reception with Networking and Live Entertainment

    Committee

    Thank you White Hat Gala 2024 Leadership Committee for your dedication to children’s health and service to our community. To learn more about 2024 committee opportunities, please contact Melanie McCarty.

    Gala Chair

    • John Martinez, Maximus


    Co-Chairs

    • Nate Lesser, Children’s National Hospital
    • Joe Schramm, BigPanda

    Leadership Committee

    • Joanna Baltes, Exelon
    • Andrew Blair, Blair Advisory
    • Phil D’Angio, Delinea
    • Rick Hannah, Presidio
    • Paul Innella, TDI
    • Jacy Kent, World Wide Technology
    • Brian Morrison, General Dynamic Mission Systems and Mary-Leigh Morrison
    • Rob Nichols, American Bankers Association
    • Jayesh Panchal, UCLA
    • Monica Patel, Children's National Hospital
    • Sunita Patel, Micron
    • Mark Schamel, Venable, LLP
    • Dave Trout, Secure IT
    • Aaron Wajsgras, RTX
    • Eric Wenger, Cisco
    • Jen Zucker, Greenberg Traurig 
    Become a sponsor

    Sponsor Opportunties

    There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala – the most impactful way is to sponsor the event.  To learn more about 2024 opportunities and benefits, please contact Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).

    PREMIER SPONSOR | $150,000 (1 Opportunity Available)

    DIAMOND SPONSOR | $75,000

    BOND SPONSOR | $50,000

    SKYFALL SPONSOR | $25,000

    GOLDENEYE SPONSOR | $15,000

    MOONRAKER SPONSOR | $10,000

    QUANTUM SPONSOR | $5,000

    Download the full sponsorship overview

    Become a Sponsor

    Purchase your sponsorship level. You can make this payment online by clicking the link below or downloading the Sponsor Commitment Form to complete and mail.

    Our 2023 Sponsors

    Thank you to our White Hat Gala 2023 Sponsors*!

        *as of Thursday, October 23, 2023

        Photos

        View selected photos from the White Hat Gala 2023
        View the full album on Flickr

        Attendees raising the auction paddle

        Brian McAllister celebrating his birthday

        Brian McAllister with his mom dad little sister and Dr Hwang

        Co-Chairs Anne and Nate Lesser

        John Martinez and MC Chad

        John Martinez and Michelle Riley-Brown

        Michelle Riley-Brown

        Nate Lesser