![A Black pre-teenaged female wearing a formal white gown poses for a portrait at a gala event.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/getinvolved_attendevent_1089x605.jpg?h=605&iar=0&w=1089)
Attend an Event
Find an event that speaks to you. Every one of them raises funds to support our world-class pediatric care and research.
![A Black pre-teenaged female wearing a formal white gown poses for a portrait at a gala event.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/getinvolved_attendevent_1089x605.jpg?h=605&iar=0&w=1089)
![An aerial view of the elegant and dramatic Children's Ball fundraiser.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/attendevent_childrensball_1089x605b.jpeg?h=605&iar=0&w=968)
Children's Ball
Our signature fundraiser is one of Washington, DC's must-attend galas. This black-tie event, held each spring, features a live program, musical performance, auction and dancing.
![A jubilant scene at The Race for Every Child with Dr. Bear crossing the finish line alongside runners.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/attendevent_race_1089x605b.jpeg?h=605&iar=0&w=968)
Race for Every Child
Walk or run a 5K this fall for Children's National! The Race for Every Child unites our community around a common vision: to help children grow up stronger.
![An emcee addresses the audience at the Children's Hospital White Hat Gala.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/attendevent_whg_1089x605b.jpeg?h=605&iar=0&w=968)
White Hat Gala
This is the cybersecurity community's biennial fundraising event. It raises vital funds for our patients. Enjoy an inspirational evening with museum exhibits, dinner and networking.
![A scene from A Vintage Affair, a fundraiser for Children's National.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/attendevent__vintageaffair_1089x605b.jpeg?h=605&iar=0&w=968)
A Vintage Affair
Join us for fine wines, outstanding food and auctions offering unique experiences. Our Founders Auxiliary Board holds this longstanding annual event to fund key initiatives across Children's National.
![Performers in a variety of Christmas costumes dance on stage at the Light Up the Season fundraiser.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/get-involved/gi-light-up-the-season.jpeg?h=394&iar=0&w=630)
Light Up the Season
This fun, family-friendly holiday event is hosted by our Founders Auxiliary Board. Discover and buy unique art that our patients create with notable area designers. Enjoy crafts, refreshments and performances.
![Students hold up a sign showing that they raised over seven hundred thousand dollars during a dance marathon event.](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/cnh-e6162ccc/media/foundation-site/get-involved/get-involved/gi-dance-marathons.jpeg?h=394&iar=0&w=630)
Dance Marathons and Student-Led Events
Raise the roof while raising funds for exceptional health care. Get Involved in our Dance Marathons and universities across the Washington, DC region. Opportunities abound for K-12 students, too.
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Radiothons
On-air radio personalities inspire listeners to donate to Children's National through live interviews and patient stories. These fundraising events connect local radio stations, listeners, patient families and businesses.