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A Black female practitioner takes the blood pressure of a Black pre-school aged male patient.

Children's National Hospital Foundation Works with Generous Donors to Advance the Hospital’s Mission

Gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and community organizations fund world-class care and research for kids in the Washington, D.C. region and beyond.

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Demier's Story

Demier, born with sickle cell disease, received a cure — a stem cell transplant. “He’s had a second chance at life,” his mom says. “He does things he could never do before, playing football with his friends, running, going to the pool. Thanks to Children’s National Hospital, he’s a regular, active and happy kid.”

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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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Seeing our patients go from scared to smiling after interacting with our Child Life team are the moments we live for. We strive to make each child’s day a little brighter and philanthropy makes that possible.

Terry Spearman, CCLS

Previous Director, Child Life & Integrative Care Services

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Discover The Lead in Peds

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

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Look behind the scenes at Children's National. See how philanthropy makes breakthroughs and world-class care possible.

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Join the Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk

Walk or run a 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., or virtually. Raise funds to give kids a healthier future.