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We connect care, community and discovery to help every child grow up stronger.

Your Generosity at Work

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2,000+

Active Research Projects

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258,000+

Patients Receive Care Annually

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$159+

Million in Uncompensated Care

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Your charitable donation changes children’s lives. Support exceptional health care and discoveries that offer hope, healing and brighter futures.

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It’s your community. You can make a difference. Attend an event. Fundraise with family and friends. Engage employees and customers. Share your story. Inspire support for children’s health.

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The care that we received at Children’s National — I can’t even put it into words. Each night, the nurses put a shirt I’d worn in Cannon’s isolette so he could have a piece of me when I left. They didn’t have to do that, but it meant so much to me.

Laurie, grateful parent of Cannon, who had open heart surgery at four days old

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Discover The Lead in Peds

On our podcast, world-class experts at Children’s National discuss innovations in pediatric healthcare.

Title card featuring The Lead in Peds text and illustrations of complex medical topics, such as a DNA double helix and diagram of a chemical bond
Children participating in the Kids Dash during the Race for Every Child.

Join the Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk

Walk or run a 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., or virtually. Raise funds to give kids a healthier future.

Children participating in the Kids Dash during the Race for Every Child.
Summer 2025 Believe magazine cover featuring An infant patient, Jack, smiling while sitting with his mother, Rachel, and Child Life Specialist Lanie Berk.

Explore Believe Magazine

Our magazine looks behind the scenes at Children's National. See how philanthropy makes world-class care possible.

Summer 2025 Believe magazine cover featuring An infant patient, Jack, smiling while sitting with his mother, Rachel, and Child Life Specialist Lanie Berk.