Champions for Children’s National
Join a Vibrant Community Shaping the Next Generation of Pediatric Healthcare
Champions for Children's National is a group of emerging philanthropists who want to ensure healthier futures for kids in the Washington, D.C., region and around the world.
A Social Club with Heart
Connect deeply — and have fun — with people who want to make a meaningful difference at events like Fall Fest, The Big Give, volunteer days, and more.
A Journey of Discovery
Enrich your understanding of pediatric healthcare's most significant challenges and latest innovations through behind-the-scenes learning opportunities with renowned physicians and scientists.
A Collective Impact
Member contributions are directed to the Champions for Children's National Impact Fund. At The Big Give, our annual grantmaking event, Champions hear pitches from leading doctors and researchers about the greatest needs at Children’s National and vote on which projects the Impact Fund will support.
Champion Benefits
Champions for Children's National is a group of emerging philanthropists who want to ensure healthier futures for kids in the Washington, D.C., region and around the world.
Your annual donation of either $2,500 or $10,000 to our Champions for Children's National Impact Fund unlocks membership and exclusive benefits. If you opt to pay via credit card, you will have the option to set up monthly contributions equivalent to your annual donation. You will not incur a fee from Children's National Hospital related to any of the transaction methods listed.
An annual gift of $2,500 ($208 monthly)
An annual gift of $10,000 ($833 monthly)
Fall Fest 2025
On Sunday, September 21, Champions for Children's National hosted Fall Fest, a seasonal celebration at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus. Guests played carnival games, enjoyed treats from local vendors, assembled care kits for patients, and brushed up on CPR skills – all while raising over $210,000 to elevate care and advance research at Children's National.