Event Details
Event Schedule
- Cocktail reception: 6 p.m.
- Dinner: 7:15 p.m.
- Main stage program and live auction: 9 p.m.
- Live entertainment and dancing: 10 p.m. to midnight
Over the last decade, the Children’s Ball has become one of Washington’s must-attend galas. It supports the mission of Children’s National to excel in care, advocacy, research and education on behalf of all children. This annual black-tie event includes a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, exciting program, live entertainment and dancing.
Committee
Thank you to the 2019 Children’s Ball Executive Leadership Committee and Host Committee members for their dedication to this important philanthropic effort.
2019 Children’s Ball Executive Leadership Committee
- Mark Batshaw, MD
- Denice Cora-Bramble, MD, MBA
- Elizabeth Flury, MA
- Kathleen Chavanu Gorman, MSN, RN, FAAN
- Mary Anne Hilliard, Esq., BSN
- Alec King, MBA
- DeAnn Marshall, MHA
- Michelle McGuire, MBA
- Kurt Newman, MD
- Darryl Varnado, MA
- Charles Weinstein, Esq.
- David Wessel, MD
Host Committee
- Ambassador and Abeer Al Otaiba
- Amy and Bret Baier
- Kathryn and Andrew Blair
- Patrice and Scott Brickman
- Nancy and Alan Bubes
- Kristin and John Cecchi
- Marcy and Neil Cohen
- Lindsay and Matt Coursen
- Karen and Chris Donatelli
- Jamie and Dave Dorros
- Sally and Mark Ein
- Dafna Tapiero and Alan Fleischmann
- Lee and Henry Fonvielle
- Mae and Ande Grennan
- Katherine Vernot-Jonas and Richard Jonas, MD
- Elise and Marc Lefkowitz
- Kyle and Roger Mody
- Jeannie and Robert Musslewhite
- Kristen and Nels Olson
- Norma and Russ Ramsey
- Jimmy Reyes
- Nancy Bauman, MD and Anthony Sandler, MD
- Toni and Lee Verstandig
- Kathie and Mike Williams
Sponsor Benefits
There are many ways to be involved with the Children’s Ball. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please click the links below. To discuss a custom sponsorship, please contact
Jen Fleming or call 301-565-8530.
Presenting Sponsor ($500,000) 1 Opportunity Available
- Three tables of 10 seats each with front row priority seating.
- Dedicated event concierge service before and throughout the event.
- Top branding and logo recognition in all areas throughout the Children’s Ball including the cocktail reception, welcome and reception area and the seated dinner.
- Main stage sponsorship including highest logo placement and stage recognition by Children’s National executive or event leadership.
- Highest logo placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, signage, program, etc.).
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website with a live link to your organization.
- Invitation to an exclusive dinner with the President and CEO of Children’s National, Dr. Kurt Newman.
- Exclusive invitation for four to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, or a patient play date for your employees (to be customized for your interests and area of focus).
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaways for each Ball attendee.
- 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.
- Additional benefits to be determined. The Children’s Hospital Foundation team will work with you to design a special custom sponsorship package.
Premier Sponsor ($250,000) 1 Opportunity Available
- Two tables of 10 seats with front row priority seating.
- Dedicated event concierge service before and throughout the event.
- Premium branding and logo recognition in all areas throughout the Children’s Ball including the cocktail reception, welcome and reception area and the seated dinner.
- Main stage sponsorship including logo placement and stage recognition by Children’s National executive or event leadership.
- Premium logo placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, signage, program, etc.).
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website with a live link to your organization.
- Invitation to an exclusive dinner with the President and CEO of Children’s National, Dr. Kurt Newman.
- Exclusive invitation for four to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, or a patient play date for your employees (to be customized for your interests and area of focus).
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaways for each Ball attendee.
- 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.
- Additional benefits to be determined. The Children’s Hospital Foundation team will work with you to design a special custom sponsorship package.
Signature Sponsor ($150,000) 1 Opportunity Available
- Two tables of 10 seats with priority seating.
- Dedicated event concierge service before and throughout the event.
- Sponsorship of the after party and entertainment with full branding opportunities.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with full branding opportunities.
- Main stage sponsorship including logo placement and stage recognition by Children’s National executive or event leadership.
- Premium logo placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, signage, program, etc.).
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization.
- Exclusive invitation for four to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, or a patient play date for your employees (to be customized for your interests and area of focus).
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaways for each Ball attendee.
- 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.
- Additional benefits to be determined. The Children’s Hospital Foundation team will work with you to design a special custom sponsorship package.
Patron Sponsor ($100,000)
- Two tables of 10 seats with priority seating.
- Dedicated event concierge service before and throughout the event.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with full branding opportunities.
- Main stage recognition during the Children’s Ball including logo placement and recognition by Children’s National executive or event leadership.
- Logo placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, signage, program, etc.).
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization.
- Exclusive invitation for two to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, or a patient play date for your employees (to be customized for your interests and area of focus).
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaways for each Ball attendee.
- 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.
Platinum Sponsor ($50,000)
- One table of 10 seats with priority seating.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with full branding opportunities.
- Main stage recognition during the Children’s Ball by Children’s National executive or event leadership.
- Logo placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, signage, program, etc.).
- Logo recognition in the event slideshow.
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization.
- Exclusive invitation for two to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, or a patient play date for your employees (to be customized for your interests and area of focus).
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaways for each Ball attendee.
- 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.
Champion Sponsor ($25,000)
- One table of 10 seats with priority seating.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with full branding opportunities.
- Logo recognition on the event invitation.
- Logo recognition in the event slideshow.
- Logo recognition the event program.
- Logo recognition on the Children’s Ball website.
- Exclusive invitation for two to the sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership.
- 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.
Gold Sponsor ($17,500)
- One table of ten seats.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with full branding opportunities.
- Name recognition on the event invitation.
- Name recognition in the event slideshow.
- Name recognition in the event program.
- Name recognition on the Children’s Ball website.
- Individuals Only Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits.
Circle of Care Sponsor ($12,500)
Available for Individuals Only- One table of 10 seats.
- Sponsorship recognition at Children’s Ball welcome and reception area with name recognition opportunities.
- Name recognition on the event invitation.
- Name recognition in the event slideshow.
- Name recognition in the event program.
- Name recognition on the Children’s Ball website.
- Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care, a prestigious regional and national network of benefactors who share a passion for helping children live long and healthy lives; enjoy all the benefits of membership in the Children’s Circle of Care, including:
- Concierge assistance at Children’s National.
- Invitations to signature events.
- Access to the latest information on pediatric medicine.
- Opportunities to meet with world-class physicians and researchers.
- Invitations to annual Children’s Circle of Care celebrations.
Silver Sponsor ($7,500)
- Four seats.
- Name recognition in the event program.
- Name recognition on event signage.
- Name recognition on the Children’s Ball website.
Dr. Bear’s Friends ($3,500)
- Two seats.
- Name recognition in the event program.
- Name recognition on event signage.
Individual Reservation ($1,500)
Become a sponsor
Purchase your sponsorship or make a donation to Children’s National. You can make this payment online below
or
download the pledge form to complete and mail.
Our Sponsors
who are making a difference for the patients and families of Children’s National.
Platinum Sponsors
Champion Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
- AT&T
- Bank of America
- The Cecchi Family
- Power Solutions LLC
- Christine and Jonathan Terrell
- Walgreens
Circle of Care Sponsors
- Dr. Mark and Karen Batshaw
- Jamie and Dave Dorros
- Stephanie Fischer
- Kim and Nick Pomponi
- Norma and Russ Ramsey
- Dr. Nancy Bauman and Dr. Anthony Sandler
Silver Sponsor
- Mary Anne Hillard, Esq., BSN and Mr. Thomas P. Hilliard