Believe Magazine

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!

Mending a Broken Heart

Early detection of a heart problem and advanced care that started in the womb made all the difference to save Abby's life.

Bench to Bedside

Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of pediatrics, oversees more than 2,000 active research projects at Children's National. He views collaboration as critical for scientific success and encourages our physician scientists to keep the impact for kids at the center of every investigation.

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Dr. Nathan Kuppermann in the laboratory at Children’s National

It's truly stunning what genetic sequencing can find. The outcomes can be lifechanging. Cases with life-altering diagnoses don't come along every day, but when they do, they make the hunt to find answers all the more worthwhile.

— Seth Berger, MD, PhD, Center for Genetic Medicine Research and Rare Disease Institute

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Veronica at Great and Small therapeutic riding center

Grown Stronger

Veronica's epilepsy care taught her about empathy and the power of fun to help kids heal. She applies all she has learned to her volunteer work in a therapeutic horseback riding program.

Patient Lucie with her stuffed animal, Barnard, on the way to surgery

Give Back Your Own Way

Lucie's successful surgery inspired her to help other patients. She made her own granola, or "unicorn food," to raise funds for the hospital. "Children's National did such a good job taking care of me and even made me want to become a doctor one day," she says.

Lee in the dialysis room; June 2025 will mark 15 years since his successful kidney transplant

Power Care Through Partnership

Parents and former patients bring their experience to our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to improve the care journey for all. Austin Lee joined after receiving two kidney transplants. "Years after my transplants, I am blessed with having a family at Children's National and am still embraced," he says.

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Discover the Art of Healing

Allie Slocum leads the Panda Cares Center of Hope, our Family Resource Center or library. Her role includes:

Allie Slocum reads to a patient in our Neuroscience unit

A patient enjoys story time in the Family Resource Center

Allie Slocum and a patient family enjoy books from the library cart

Talking to people about donating books

Expanding partnerships with educational and literacy organizations

Developing a web-based reading program

Brainstorming ideas for a teen poetry and open mic night

Helping to start a book club in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

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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