Save the Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Children's Ball 2025 raised more than $3.2 million to build a bright path forward for children through care, community and discovery.
What
Children's Ball, our annual black-tie gala, raises critical funds to support patients and families. It brings together more than 900 business and community leaders.
Why
Your generous sponsorship of the Children's Ball advances children's health through the Fund for Every Child. This fund helps us provide world-class care to every child and family in need.
Where
The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
How
Join the celebration and support Children's National Hospital. Become a sponsor or donate today.
Event Details
Since 2007, the Children's Ball has raised nearly $50 million to support children and families. Funds raised benefit patients at Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child — our commitment to providing care to all children and families in need. This fund supports special services, such as art and music therapy, allowing us to tailor everything we do to meet kids’ needs. And it advances promising research into new treatments and cures for childhood’s most challenging conditions.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
6 pm - Midnight
| 6 pm | Cocktail Reception |
| 7 pm | Main Stage Program |
| 8 pm |
Dinner |
| 9:30 pm - Midnight |
Live Auction, Entertainment & Dancing |
Host Committee
Thank you to our Children's Ball 2026 Co-Chairs and Host Committee members for their generous support and dedication to improving the health and well-being of children and families*.
To learn more about committee opportunities, please contact Stephen Roche.
Event Co-Chairs
- Jon and Allison Kling
- Rebecca and Rob Nichols
Committee Members*
- TBA
*as of August 1, 2025.
Sponsor Benefits and Opportunities
There are many ways to support Children's Ball 2025 – sponsorship or your donation are the most impactful way to support our patients and families. Your philanthropy provides critical support for Children's National Hospital through the Fund for Every Child — our commitment to providing care to all children and families in need. The fund supports special services, such as art and music therapy, allowing us to tailor everything we do to meet kids' needs. And it advances promising research into new treatments and cures for childhood's most challenging conditions.
As a sponsor, you will:
RSVP & Become a Sponsor
RSVP today and secure your seats online by clicking the link below or by downloading the respective sponsor commitment form to print, complete and return via mail.
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).
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) and Private Family Foundations
The Internal Revenue Service places specific restrictions on gifts made to charitable organizations via Donor Advised Funds (DAF) or private family foundations. Event tickets or sponsorships paid through a DAF or private family foundations are not allowed. For questions, please contact Melanie McCarty, Associate Vice President of Special Events and Stewardship.
Our Sponsors*
Thank you to our Children's Ball 2026 sponsors and donors!
*as of August 1, 2025.
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