Event Details
Event Schedule
- Cocktail reception at the District Pier: 6pm
- Dinner at The Anthem: 7:30pm
- Program and live auction: 9pm
- Live entertainment and dancing: 10pm to midnight
The Children’s Ball is one of Washington’s must-attend galas. In 2020, it will be the pinnacle of our 150th birthday year celebration. This annual fundraiser supports our mission of connecting care, community and discovery to help every child grow up stronger. The event includes a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, program, live entertainment and dancing. Please join us at the Children’s Ball 2020, as Children’s National celebrates 150 years of caring for children.
Committee
Thank you to the 2020 Children’s Ball committee members for their dedication to this important philanthropic effort.
Party Hosts
- Amy Baier
- Brigg Bunker
- Marcy Cohen
- Jean-Marie Fernandez
- Mae Grennan
- Cindy Jones
- Thomas Lloyd
- Carrie Marriott
- Toni Verstandig
Host Committee
- Ambassador and Abeer Al Otaiba
- Amy and Bret Baier
- Karen and Mark Batshaw, MD
- Tracy and Adam Bernstein
- Kathryn and Andrew Blair
- Patrice King Brickman
- Melanie and Brigg Bunker
- Kristin and John Cecchi
- Marcy and Neil Cohen
- Lindsay and Matt Coursen
- Karen and Chris Donatelli
- Amy and Tripp Donnelly
- Jamie and Dave Dorros
- Sally and Mark Ein
- Jean-Marie and Raul Fernandez
- Elizabeth and Craig Flury
- Lee and Henry Fonvielle
- Kathleen Chavanu Gorman and John ‘Buz’ Gorman
- Mae and Ande Grennan
- Mary Anne and Thomas Hilliard
- Katherine Vernot-Jonas and Richard Jonas, MD
- Cindy and Evan Jones
- Kay Kendall and Jack Davies
- Leslie and Paul Kiernan
- Tonya Kinlow
- Elise and Marc Lefkowitz
- J. May Liang and James Lintott
- Thomas Lloyd
- Stacey and Gregory Lubar
- Carrie and David Marriott
- Kristen and Nels Olson
- Bernice and Roger Packer, MD
- Kimberly and Dominic Pomponi
- Jimmy Reyes
- Nancy Bauman, MD and Anthony Sandler, MD
- Banu Karimi-Shah and Rahul Shah, MD
- Christine and Jonathan Terrell
- Anna Marie Parisi-Trone and Robert Trone
- Toni and Lee Verstandig
- Donna Ross and Charles Weinstein
- Margarita Arroyave-Wessel and David Wessel, MD
- Kathie and Mike Williams
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
Jen Fleming or call 301-565-8530.
- Presenting Sponsor ($500,000) 1 Opportunity Available
- Premier Sponsor ($250,000)
- 150th Birthday Sponsor ($150,000)
- Patron Sponsor ($100,000)
- Platinum Sponsor ($50,000)
- Gold Sponsor ($25,000)
- Silver Sponsor ($17,500)
- 150th Circle of Care Sponsor ($15,000) Available for Individuals Only
- Bronze Sponsor ($10,000)
- Dr. Bear’s Friends Sponsor ($4,000) Available for Individuals Only
Become a sponsor
Purchase your sponsorship or make a donation to Children’s National by making your payment online below or completing the
pledge form . Individual Tickets are limited and not available for purchase online. Please contact
Jen Fleming if you have any sponsorship questions. Please select the sponsorship level or type your other donation amount below:
Our Sponsors
who are making a difference for the patients and families of Children’s National.
Photos
View photos from the Children’s Ball 2019