Save the Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
What
Children's Ball, our annual black-tie gala, raises critical funds to support patients and families. It brings together more than 950 business and community leaders.
Why
Your generous sponsorship of the Children's Ball advances children's health through the Fund for Every Child. This fund helps us provide world-class care to every child and family in need.
Where
The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
How
Join the celebration and support Children's National Hospital. Become a sponsor or donate today.
Event Details
Since 2007, the Children's Ball has raised nearly $54 million to support children and families. Funds raised benefit patients at Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child. The fund allows us to tailor everything we do to meet the needs of our patients and families. It advances promising research into new treatments and cures for childhood's most challenging conditions. Kids are our everything.
Saturday, April 17, 2027
6 pm - Midnight
| 6 pm | Cocktail Reception |
| 7 pm | Main Stage Program |
| 8 pm |
Dinner |
| 9:30 pm - Midnight |
Live Auction, Entertainment & Dancing |
Host Committee
Thank you to our Children's Ball 2026 Co-Chairs and Host Committee members for their generous support and dedication to improving the health and well-being of children and families.*
To learn more about Children's Ball 2027 committee opportunities, please contact Stephen Roche.
Event Co-Chairs
- Jon and Allison Kling
- Rebecca and Rob Nichols
Committee Members*
- Dina Al Sabah and David Alden
- Bret and Amy Baier
- Antoinette and Dwight Bush
- Paul and Madeline Grayson
- Carrie and Otto Hoernig
- Michael and Shanon Jones
- Thomas and Hadley Lloyd
- Timothy R. Lowery
- Carrie and David Marriott
- Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan
- Lilly and Eric Minkove
- Mark S. Ordan
- Mei Xu and Alessandro Rebucci
- Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes
- Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and Chief Executive Officer
Children's National Hospital - Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski
- Inra and Andrew Son
- David and Robin Strickland
- Linda Rabbitt and John Whalen
- Kathie and Mike Williams
*as of April 25, 2026.
Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities
There are many ways to support Children's Ball 2027. Sponsorship or your donation are the most impactful way to support our patients and families. Your philanthropy provides critical support for Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child.
As a sponsor, you will:
Support the #1 children's hospital in the region* and one of only 10 pediatric hospitals in the country on the U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll, providing value and recognition for your company, employees and customers.
(*Highest U.S. News ranking in the Washington metropolitan area)
Partner with a leading pediatric research and patient care institution dedicated to improving the health of our community.
Provide necessary funds to improve the lives of children here and around the globe.
Gain exposure to more than 1,000 regional business leaders, philanthropists, government officials and world-class physicians.
Elevate your organization’s visibility through our recognition benefits.
Information on Children's Ball 2027 sponsorship opportunities and benefits will be available in August 2026. For questions or to discuss custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
Ways to Support
There are many ways to support Children's National, including a donation today. We will post sponsorship details for Children's Ball 2027 this summer.
For questions or to discuss custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and Private Family Foundations
The Internal Revenue Service places specific restrictions on gifts made to charitable organizations via Donor Advised Funds (DAF) or private family foundations. Event tickets or sponsorships paid through a DAF or private family foundations are not allowed. However, fully tax-deductible donations (no seating/attendance at the gala provided) are allowed via a DAF or private family foundations. For questions, please contact Melanie McCarty, Associate Vice President of Special Events and Stewardship.
Double Your Impact
All donations made at the Children's Ball provide critical support for Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child.
Many employers will double—or even triple—your gift to Children's National. By confirming your match eligibility, you can easily amplify your impact on the lives of our patients and families.
Our Sponsors*
Thank you to our Children's Ball 2026 sponsors and donors!
*as of April 25, 2026.
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