Save the Date

A Bright Path Forward: Together for Children's Health

Saturday, April 26, 2025

6 p.m. - midnight

The Anthem & The Wharf | Washington, D.C.

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    A Bright Path Forward: Together for Children's Health

    Bird's-eye view of Children's Ball 2024 event inside The Anthem concert venue

    What

    The Children's National Hospital annual black-tie gala raises critical funds to support patients and families by bringing together over 900 business and community leaders.  

    Musician, Mason, smiling and holding a saxophone

    Why

    Your generous sponsorship of the Children's Ball provides critical support for Children’s National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child. This fund helps us provide world-class care to every child and family in need.

    Exterior of The Anthem concert venue

    Where

    The Anthem & The Wharf in Washington, D.C. 

    Event attendee and auction participant holding up bid number

    How

    Join the celebration and support Children's National Hospital. Become a sponsor of Children's Ball 2025 or donate today.

    Event Details

    The Children's Ball is the annual signature fundraising event for Children's National Hospital. Since 2007, the gala has raised more than $46 million to support children and families. Funds raised benefit children's health through the Fund for Every Child. This fund enables us to provide care to every child and family in need, increasing healthcare access and equity in our community. It supports special services like art and music therapy that help kids be kids during their hospital stay. And it advances promising research that leads to new treatments and cures for childhood's most challenging conditions.

    Children's National Ball venue
    Date & Time

    Saturday, April 26, 2025 

    6 pm - midnight

    Location
    The Anthem & The Wharf  
    Complimentary valet parking 

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    Event Schedule
    6 pm Cocktail Reception
    7 pm Dinner
    9 pm
    Main Stage Program & Live Auction
    10 pm - midnight
    Live Entertainment & Dancing

    Host Committee

    Please check back for updates on the Children’s Ball 2025 Host Committee. To learn more about committee opportunities, please contact Stephen Roche.

    Event Co-Chairs

    • Jon and Allison Kling
    • Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

    Committee Members*

    • Amy and Bret Baier
    • Toni and Dwight Bush
    • Paul and Maddie Grayson
    • Carrie and David Marriott
    • Rebecca and Rob Nichols
    • Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes
    • Kathie and Mike Williams

    *as of December 6, 2024. 

    Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities

     

    Sponsorship is the most impactful way to support the Children’s Ball. To learn more about 2025 sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please view the menu below, download our sponsorship overview or contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).

     

     

    PRESENTING SPONSOR | $250,000 (Exclusive Opportunity)

    PREMIER SPONSOR | $200,000 (Exclusive Opportunity)

    SIGNATURE SPONSOR | $150,000 (Exclusive Opportunity)

    PATRON SPONSOR | $100,000

    PLATINUM SPONSOR | $50,000

    GOLD SPONSOR | $25,000

    SILVER SPONSOR | $15,000

    BRONZE SPONSOR | $5,000 (Available for Individuals Only)

    Become a Sponsor

    Secure your sponsorship online by clicking the link below or by downloading the respective sponsor commitment form to print, complete and mail.

    To discuss a custom sponsorship, please contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).

    Our Sponsors*

    Thank you to our Children's Ball 2025 sponsors and donors!

    *as of December 6, 2024.

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      The Wharf DC Hoffman and Madison Marquette logos
      • Jon and Allison Kling
      • Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

      Photos

      View photos from Children's Ball 2024. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Ball 2025!
      Anthem signage presenting Children's National Ball 2024

      Children's National was grateful to The Wharf and The Anthem for hosting Children’s Ball for a third year.

      Presentation slides showing on a large TV

      Children's Ball 2024 raised crucial funds for the Fund for Every Child to advance world-class care and the discovery of new treatments and cures.

      Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

      Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan chaired Children’s Ball 2024

      Guest enjoying cocktail hour.

      Sponsors and guests enjoyed a beautiful cocktail hour on the District Pier.

      Orchestra playing music

      The American Pops Orchestra, led by Founder and Music Director Luke Frazier, serenaded the audience all evening.

      Mason performing a saxophone solo.

      Mason, our patient ambassador, kicked off the show with a saxophone solo.

      Horacio Rozanski greeting the guests.

      Horacio Rozanski, Booz Allen President and CEO and Chair of the Children’s National Board of Directors, greeted guests.

      Michelle Riley-Brown  presenting at Children's Ball 2024

      Children's National President and CEO Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, spoke about new beginnings and brighter futures ahead.

      Children's ball guests holding up auction paddles.

      More than 850 guests helped raise over $720,000 during the auction and call for donations.

      Children's Ball table scape with a itinerary pamphlet.

      Save the Date for Children's Ball 2025 — Saturday, April 26, 2025 at The Anthem and The Wharf.