Save the Date

Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Wharf | District Pier & The Anthem

A gala to celebrate the future of children's health

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.

Photo of The Wharf in D.C., a waterfront building featuring a facade filled with windows.

Where

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

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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Contact Us

(301) 565-8530

Event Schedule

Sponsorship and event information coming August 2024.

Leadership Committee

Please check back for updates on the Children’s Ball 2025 Leadership Committee. If you would like to learn more about committee opportunities, please contact Stephen Roche.

Event Chairs

Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

Committee Members*

Toni and Dwight Bush
Debra Coleman
Ashley Davis
Paul and Madeline Grayson
Jon and Allison Kling
Samar and William Langhorne
J. May Liang and James Lintott
Timothy R. Lowery
Carrie and David Marriott
Luke Frazier and Robert Pullen
Mei Xu and Allessandro Rebucci
Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes
Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski
Margarita Arroyave-Wessel and David Wessel, MD
Angela and Kyle West
Linda D. Rabbitt and John Whalen
Kathie and Mike Williams
Rochdi Younsi

*as of April 1, 2024.

Become a sponsor

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).

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $500,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Three (3) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor signage throughout the registration and cocktail reception areas
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Highest logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

PREMIER SPONSOR | $250,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive sponsorship of the Cocktail Reception, with branding opportunities, including a branded signature cocktail and your logo on cocktail napkins
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Premium logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

SIGNATURE SPONSOR | $150,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive sponsorship of the after-party, with branding opportunities, including a branded signature cocktail or dessert and your logo on cocktail napkins
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Premium logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

PATRON SPONSOR | $100,000

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with VIP seating
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for two (2) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

PLATINUM SPONSOR | $50,000

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats with priority seating
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for two (2) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

GOLD SPONSOR | $25,000

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

SILVER SPONSOR | $17,500

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats
Name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Individuals Only: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

BRONZE SPONSOR | $12,000

Event Benefits

Four (4) seats
Name recognition*:
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Individuals Only: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

DR. BEAR'S FRIENDS | $5,000 (INDIVIDUALS ONLY)

Download the full sponsorship overview

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.

Donate to Children's National today

Our Sponsors

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

The Wharf DC Hoffman and Madison Marquette logos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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