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Brighten the holidays for our patients

CNH patient, Emmylou, cuddles a stuffed reindeer toy while wearing red pajamas.

You Give Kids a Reason to Believe

Our patients and their families find hope and healing when they need it most, thanks to your generosity.
CNH patient Basma, age 7, smiles at the camera while wearing a holiday light necklace.

Basma, age 7

CNH patient Carter, age 6, smiles at the camera while sitting in a hospital bed surrounded by stuffed animals.

Carter, age 6

CNH patient Daniel, age 8, smiles at the camera while seated in a wheelchair and wearing winter-themed flannels.

Daniel, age 8

CNH patient Elliot, age 5, smiles at the camera while laying in a hospital bed and hugging a stuffed animal.

Elliott, age 5

CNH patient Eloise, age 3 months, laying in a bed and receiving supplemental oxygen while wearing a red and white flannel onesie.

Eloise, 3 months

CNH patient EmmyLou, age 3, laying in a crib bed while hugging a reindeer stuffed animal and wearing red pajamas.

Emmylou, age 3

CNH patient Liam, age 3 months, asleep in a crib bed next to a penguin stuffed animal.

Liam, 3 months

CNH patient Mateo, age 8 months, lays in a crib swaddled in a snowflake blanket with matching hat.

Mateo, 8 months

CNH patient McKenzie, age 9, smiles at the camera while wearing a snowflake headband.

Mackenzie, age 9

CNH patient Na'Kahri, age 3 months, looks at a caregiver while laying in a hospital bassinet and wearing a snowflake onesie.

Na'Kahri, 3 months

CNH patient Salma, age 10, sits in a wheelchair and smiles at the camera while making art in snowflake-themed pajamas.

Salma, age 10

CNH patient Uly, age 4, sits in a wheelchair and handles a holiday light necklace while wearing winter-themed pajamas.

Uly, age 4

Every Dollar Makes a Difference*

*These items are examples of what your generosity can provide.

 

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New Treatments, New Hope

When Mackenzie failed a hearing screening in kindergarten, no one imagined it would indicate a brain tumor. Expert care and a clinical trial helped Mackenzie reclaim her childhood.

Read her story
Patient McKenzie sits in a lounge chair and reads to a baby doll while wearing matching flannel outfits.
Children are not just little adults. They require a different kind of patient-centered care. Uly's care team always goes out of their way to connect with him as a complete and special person.

– Saku, Uly's dad

Volunteers Elevate Care

Born with kidney disease, Austin Lee received two transplants at Children's National. Now he gives back by supporting patients like him.

Explore how to volunteer
Austin, a Children's National volunteer, smiling while playing Uno with a younger patient.

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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Discover The Lead in Peds

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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

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