Event Details
- Saturday, April 15, 2023
- 6pm to midnight
- District Pier & The Anthem
901 Wharf Street SW
Washington, D.C. - Attire: Black tie
Children’s Ball 2023 is scheduled as an in-person event. We continue to monitor CDC COVID-19 guidelines about gathering to ensure that we make the safest decision for our community. We will notify you of any event changes.
Event Schedule
- Cocktail reception: 6pm at the District Pier
- Dinner: 7:30pm at The Anthem
- Main stage program and live auction: 9pm
- Live entertainment and dancing: 10pm to midnight
The Children’s Ball is one of Washington’s must-attend galas. Your support will advance our ambitious goals for
follow the leader, the hospital’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign in more than a decade. We seek to raise $500 million by June 2023 to transform children’s health. Our hospital leaders and our patients, who are our future leaders, inspired our campaign theme. 2023 promises another stellar celebration. The Ball will include a cocktail reception, a gourmet dinner, a star-studded program and a live auction – capped off with live entertainment and dancing.
Leadership Committee
Thank you to our Children’s Ball 2023 Leadership Committee members for their dedication to children’s health and service to our community.
CHILDREN'S BALL CO-CHAIRS
Amy BaierChildren’s National Hospital Foundation Board Chair
Follow the Leader Campaign Co-Chair
Carrie MarriottChildren’s National Hospital Foundation Board Vice Chair
Follow the Leader Campaign Co-Chair
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
- Maureen Hinman and Dmitri Alperovitch
- Amy and Bret Baier
- The Cecchi Family
- Ashley Davis
- Karen and Chris Donatelli
- Lee and Henry Fonvielle
- Mae and Ande Grennan
- Carrie and Otto Hoernig
- Jon and Allison Kling
- J. May Liang and James Lintott
- Timothy R. Lowery
- Carrie and David Marriott
- Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan
- Alison and Kurt Newman, MD
- Greg O'Dell
- Kim and Nick Pomponi
- Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski
- Anna Marie Parisi-Trone and Robert Trone
- Toni and Lee Verstandig
- Kathie and Mike Williams
- Rochdi Younsi, Ph.D
Sponsor Benefits
There are many ways to support the Children’s Ball. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please click the links below. To discuss a 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
Event Benefits:- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor signage throughout the registration and reception areas
- Full-page advertisement in the event program
- Three (3) tables of 10 seats, with front row VIP seating
- Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
- Dedicated concierge check-in and service throughout the event
- Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization
- Highest logo or name placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation,program and signage)
- Exclusive invitation to VIP cocktail reception prior to the Children’s Ball
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
- One (1) seat on the 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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$300 per ticket and $200 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible. PREMIER SPONSOR | $250,000
Event Benefits:- Exclusive sponsorship of the Cocktail Reception, with exclusive branding opportunities:
- Branded signature cocktail
- Logo recognition on cocktail napkins
- Full-page advertisement in the event program
- Two (2) tables of 10 seats with front row VIP seating
- Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
- Dedicated concierge check-in and service throughout the event
- Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization
- Premium logo or name placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)
- Exclusive invitation to VIP cocktail reception prior to the Children’s Ball
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
- One (1) seat on the 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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$300 per ticket and $200 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible. SIGNATURE SPONSOR | $150,000
Event Benefits:- Exclusive sponsorship of the after-party, with exclusive branding opportunities:
- Branded signature cocktail
- Logo recognition on cocktail napkins
- Two (2) tables of 10 seats with front row VIP seating
- Special table amenities for your guests including tabletop champagne and favors
- Full-page advertisement in the event program
- Dedicated concierge check-in and service throughout the event
- Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization
- Premium logo or name placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation,program and signage)
- Exclusive invitation to VIP cocktail reception prior to the Children’s Ball
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
- One (1) seat on the 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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$300 per ticket and $200 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible. PATRON SPONSOR | $100,000
Event Benefits:- Two (2) tables of 10 seats with VIP seating
- Dedicated concierge check-in and service throughout the event
- Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the event invitation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization
- in the event program
- on event signage
- Exclusive invitation to VIP cocktail reception prior to the Children’s Ball
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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$300 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. PLATINUM SPONSOR | $50,000
Event Benefits:- One (1) table of 10 seats with priority seating
- Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the event invitation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization
- in the event program
- on event signage
- Exclusive invitation to VIP cocktail reception prior to the Children’s Ball
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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$300 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. GOLD SPONSOR | $25,000
Event Benefits:- One (1) table of 10 seats with priority seating
- Logo or name recognition
- in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the full-page thank-you advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the event invitation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- 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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. SILVER SPONSOR | $17,500
Event Benefits:- One (1) table of 10 seats
- Name recognition
- in the event digital slideshow
- on the event invitation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- in the event program
- on event signage
Additional Benefits:- Individuals Only: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with allincluded benefits
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. 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
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. DR. BEAR’S FRIENDS | $5,000
Event Benefits:- Two (2) seats
- Name recognition
- in the event program
- on event signage
Donor Advised FundsEvent tickets or sponsorships paid through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and/or private family foundations (P/FF) are not allowed. For questions, please contact Shelby Tudor, Director, Gift Administration, at 301-565-8463 or
STudor@ChildrensNational.org.
$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible. If you are unable to join us for the Children’s Ball, we hope you consider other ways to support the hospital and our patients. You may still make a fully tax-deductible donation to Children’s National.
Our Sponsors
Sponsors of the Children’s Ball are champions for children. They are advancing our ambitious goals for
follow the leader, the hospital’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign in more than a decade. We seek to raise $500 million by June 2023 to transform pediatric health. You can join them in becoming a sponsor, which will fuel strategic investments that improve children’s lives for generations. We thank the following Children’s Ball 2023 sponsors for their leadership and generosity.
Read our 2022 report to learn about the 2022 Children’s Ball’s impact and our sponsors’ generous philanthropy.
Presenting Sponsor ($500,000)
Premier Sponsor ($250,0000)
Signature Sponsor ($150,000)
Patron Sponsor ($100,000)
Platinum Sponsor ($50,000)
Gold Sponsor ($25,000)
- Maureen Hinman and Dmitri Alperovitch
- Grace M. Bender
- Ashley Davis
- Karen and Chris Donatelli
- Lee and Henry Fonvielle
- Carrie and Otto Hoernig
- J. May Liang and James Lintott
- Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan
- Kim and Nick Pomponi
- Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski
- Anna Marie Parisi-Trone and Robert Trone
- Kathie and Mike Willaims
Silver Sponsor ($17,500)
- The Cecchi Family
- Mae and Ande Grennan
Photos
View photos from the Children’s Ball 2022