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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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Give Your Way

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

News & Stories

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Discover The Lead in Peds

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

Cover of Winter 2025 issue of Believe Magazine featuring Children's National Hospital transport nurse, Katelynn Highsmith, RN, and patient, Destyni.

Explore Believe Magazine

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

Children participating in the Kids Dash during the Race for Every Child.

Race for Every Child Renews Hope

Our annual 5K and Kids Dash united our community to create healthier futures for kids.