Children's Ball 2025

A Bright Path Forward: Together for Children's Health

Saturday, April 26, 2025

6 pm - midnight

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

A gala to celebrate the future of children's health

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

What

Children's National Hospital's 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.

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

Sponsorship and event information coming October 2024.

Date & Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025

6 pm - midnight

Location

The Anthem & The Wharf
Complimentary valet parking

Get Directions

Contact Us

(301) 565-8530

Event Schedule

Sponsorship and event information coming October 2024.

Host Committee

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

Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities

There are many ways to support Children’s Ball 2025, including a gift today. We will post sponsorship details and information for the 2025 gala on this page in October 2024. 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).

Donate Today

Children’s Ball donations provide 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, creating greater health equity in our community. It positions us to attract pediatric talent and advance promising research that leads to new treatments and cures. The Fund for Every Child delivers resources across the hospital to elevate the patient experience. Support for special programs and services like art, music and pet therapy, and spaces designed just for kids, help them find joy and heal.

Donate to Children's National today

Our Sponsors*

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

*as of September 13, 2024

Coming soon!

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 chaired Children’s Ball 2024

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

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

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

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.