Save the Date

Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Wharf | District Pier & The Anthem

A gala to celebrate the future of children's health

What

Children’s National Hospital’s annual black-tie gala brings together business and community leaders to raise critical funds that support our patients and families.

Why

Your generous sponsorship of the Children’s Ball advances our world-class pediatric care and groundbreaking research that leads to new treatments and cures.

Where

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

How

Join the celebration! Support Children’s National Hospital. Become a sponsor of Children’s Ball 2024.

Sponsorship opportunities Become a sponsor

Event Details

Sweeping view of the Children's Ball gala.

Date & Time

Saturday, April 13, 2024
6pm-midnight

Location

The Wharf, District Pier & The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
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Contact Us

[email protected]
(301) 565-8530

Event Schedule

6pm	Cocktail Reception
7:30pm	Dinner
9pm-10pm	Program, Live Auction & Raise the Paddle
10pm-12am	Live Entertainment & Dancing

Leadership Committee

Thank you to our Children’s Ball 2024 Leadership Committee members for their dedication to children’s health and service to our community.

Event Chairs

Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

Committee Members*

Ashley Davis
Jon and Allison Kling
Timothy R. Lowery
Kathie and Mike Williams

*as of October 30, 2023

Become a sponsor

Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities

There are many ways to support the Children’s Ball. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please click the links below. To discuss a custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Stephen Roche (Senior Associate Director, Special Events) or Samantha Frankel (Senior Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships).

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $500,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Three (3) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor signage throughout the registration and cocktail reception areas
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Highest logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

PREMIER SPONSOR | $250,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests, including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive sponsorship of the Cocktail Reception, with branding opportunities, including a branded signature cocktail and your logo on cocktail napkins
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Premium logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

SIGNATURE SPONSOR | $150,000 (EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY)

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with front row VIP seating
Special table amenities for your guests including tabletop champagne and favors
Exclusive sponsorship of the after-party, with branding opportunities, including a branded signature cocktail or dessert and your logo on cocktail napkins
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Full-page advertisement in the event program
Premium logo or name placement on all printed and digital materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for four (4) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a physician or research scientist for a day, a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
One (1) seat on Children’s National Hospital’s Corporate Advisory Council
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket and $100 per table for goods and services are not tax deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

PATRON SPONSOR | $100,000

Event Benefits

Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with VIP seating
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for two (2) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

PLATINUM SPONSOR | $50,000

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats with priority seating
Main stage recognition by Children’s National executive(s) or event leadership
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage
One (1) spotlight post on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation LinkedIn page
Exclusive invitation for two (2) to the Children's Ball premiere sponsor recognition event with senior hospital leadership

Additional Benefits

Opportunity for a customized hospital tour or volunteer opportunity for your employees (tailored to your interests and focus areas)
Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

GOLD SPONSOR | $25,000

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats
Logo or name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- in the post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
- in the post-event advertisement in Washington Life
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024.

SILVER SPONSOR | $17,500

Event Benefits

One (1) table of ten (10) seats
Name recognition*:
- in the mainstage presentation
- on the Children’s Ball website
- in the event invitation
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Individuals Only: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

BRONZE SPONSOR | $12,000

Event Benefits

Four (4) seats
Name recognition*:
- in the event program
- on event signage

Additional Benefits

Individuals Only: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits

$250 per ticket for goods and services is not tax-deductible.

*Deadline to appear in the invitation is January 12, 2024.

*Deadline to appear in the print program is March 18, 2024

DR. BEAR'S FRIENDS | $5,000 (INDIVIDUALS ONLY)

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Become a Sponsor

Purchase your sponsorship level. You can make this payment online by clicking the link below or download the Sponsor Commitment Form to complete and mail.

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Photos

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Bret Baier, anchor of Special Report with Bret Baier and Fox News chief political anchor, kicks off the live auction as the Children's Ball 2023 emcee.

Children's Ball 2023 co-chairs Amy Baier and Carrie Marriott celebrate the close of an impactful evening.

Children’s National Hospital patient Paige and her family join Kurt Newman, M.D., former president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital.

Horacio Rozanski, Children’s National Hospital board chair, presents Kurt Newman, M.D., with the Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Prize in Philanthropy.

Bret Baier and Kurt Newman, M.D., lead guests in applause for their generosity.

Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, co-hosts the live auction.

Guests enjoy cocktails on the District Pier at The Wharf.

The Children's Ball 2023 program celebrates the close of the follow the leader comprehensive campaign.

Guests enjoy an after party with live music at The Anthem.

More than a thousand guests celebrate the future of pediatric health.