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Our magazine looks behind the scenes at Children's National Hospital. Hear from our pediatric leaders and patients who believe in healthy futures. See how generous philanthropy makes them possible!

SkyBear Delivers When Every Minute Matters

A member of the Children's National Transport Medicine team pulls equipment.

When Destyni became dangerously ill and needed critical care, our Transport Medicine team acted fast to bring her to Children's National.

The transport team saved my baby's life. I will never forget their professionalism and precise teamwork.

— Darrell, Destyni's Dad

Kids Redraw Their Worlds

Tracy's Kids Art Therapy Program in honor of Marcelle and Patrick Leahy uses the creative process to help patients cope and heal as they face cancer and blood disorders. The program:
A young patient explores a tray of sensory objects in the Tracy's Kids art therapy studio.
Lauren Schlenger, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, art therapist, with patients in the Tracy's Kids art therapy studio.
A staff member at Tracy's Kids art therapy studio engages with an adolescent visitor.
A young patient explores a tray of sensory objects while wearing sunglasses in the Tracy's Kids art therapy studio.
Lauren Schlenger, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, art therapist, with adolescent patients in the Tracy's Kids art therapy studio.
  • Provides free art therapy in our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

  • Includes two full-time and one part-time art therapists and 1-2 interns

  • Delivers ~2,000 sessions annually

  • Supports ~4,750 participants each year

  • Researches how art therapy benefits patients

  • Relies entirely on donor support
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Fund for Every Child

Gifts to this fund ensure world-class care for every patient. They allow us to pursue new opportunities and respond to unexpected challenges. See how the fund helps us deliver our best when our community needs us most.

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An elementary school aged Black female patient smiles in the hallway at Children't National.