Save the Date: Children's Ball 2027

Saturday, April 17, 2027

6 p.m. - Midnight

The Anthem | Washington, D.C.

Children's Ball 2026 Banner: Imagine! Envisioning the future of pediatric healthcare

Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities

Become a sponsor of Children's Ball 2027 and join a community of corporate partners, philanthropists and advocates committed to transforming pediatric health care.

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Support the #1 children's hospital in the region* and one of only 10 pediatric hospitals in the country on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll, providing value and recognition for your company, employees and customers.
*Highest U.S. News ranking in the Washington metropolitan area

Partner with a leading pediatric research and patient care institution dedicated to improving the health of our community.

Provide necessary funds to improve the lives of children in the region and around the globe.

Gain exposure to more than 1,000 regional business leaders, philanthropists, government officials and world-class physicians.

Elevate your organization's visibility through our recognition benefits.

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RSVP and confirm your sponsorship of $25,000 or more by October 1 to be included in our Save the Date.

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2026 Children's Ball patient ambassadors pose for a group photo.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference*

Donate today

$50
helps cover an at-home heart monitor for better rest and a faster recovery
$90
pays for a child safety seat for a family in need, like someone who came to the hospital because of a car accident
$125
funds a pediatric wheelchair for kids in need to take home
$500
helps cover a feeding pump for patients to safely get the nutrition they need
$5,000
equips our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a critical care crib for our youngest patients
$6,000
funds a billimeter, a non-invasive device to measure a newborn's risk of jaundice using light

Patient Ambassadors

Get to know our 2026 patient ambassadors and hear their stories. Our Children's Ball 2027 patient ambassadors will be announced this fall.

Caleb

Callie and Nola

Logan

Lydia, a Children's Ball 2026 patient ambassador.

Mackenzie

Mischa, a Children's Ball 2026 patient ambassador.

Trinity

See highlights from Children's Ball 2026

Children's Ball 2026 raised more than $3.6 million to support the Fund for Every Child, helping us provide world-class care to every child and family in need.

Learn more about the Fund for Every Child

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I attend the Children's Ball?

Can I use my donor-advised fund or funds from my family foundation to pay for a Children's Ball sponsorship?

The Internal Revenue Service places specific restrictions on gifts made to charitable organizations via donor-advised funds (DAF) or private family foundations. Children's National Hospital Foundation abides by the following restrictions:

Sponsorships paid through a DAF or private family foundations are not allowed (as they include goods and services or tangible benefits such as seats, meals, etc.).
Bifurcation (the "splitting" of payment to pay for the cost of goods and services/benefits separately and the tax-deductible portion paid from the DAF or private family foundation) is not permissible.
Donations paid through a DAF or private family foundations are allowed (as they are fully tax deductible and do not include goods and services or tangible benefits, which are waived).

For questions, please contact Melanie McCarty, Associate Vice President of Special Events and Stewardship.

I am unable to attend but would like to donate. Is that possible?

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Photos

View photos from Children's Ball 2026. We look forward to seeing you at the Children's Ball 2027 on April 17!

Over 950 guests helped us imagine the future of pediatric healthcare at Children's National on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Children's Ball 2026 raised more than $3.6 million to support the Fund for Every Child, helping us provide world-class care to every child and family in need. Kids are our everything.