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Save the Date: Children's Ball 2027

Saturday, April 17, 2027

6 pm - Midnight

The Anthem | Washington, D.C.
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Children's Ball 2026 Banner: Imagine! Envisioning the future of pediatric healthcare
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Children's Ball 2027 will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2027. The annual gala aims to raise more than $3.5 million in 2027 to support the Fund for Every Child.

Children's Ball 2026 place setting with printed event information.

What

Children's Ball, our annual black-tie gala, raises critical funds to support patients and families. It brings together more than 950 business and community leaders committed to transforming pediatric health care in our region and beyond.
Patient ambassadors stand together at the Children's Ball 2026.

Why

Your generous support of the Children’s Ball advances children's health through our Fund for Every Child. The Fund helps us meet our most urgent needs, invest in innovative research and ensure children receive expert, compassionate care.
The exterior of the Anthem venue featuring Children's Ball 2026 on the marquee.

Where

The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Event attendees participate in an auction at the Children's Ball 2026.

How

Join the celebration and support Children's National.

 

Become a sponsor or donate today.

Double Your Impact


Funds raised benefit patients at Children's National through the Fund for Every Child. Many employers will double — or even triple — your gift to Children's National. By confirming your match eligibility, you can maximize your support for pediatric care, research and family services.

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by Powered by Double the Donation

Host Committee

Thank you to our Children's Ball 2027 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 Children's Ball 2027 and Host Committee opportunities, please contact Stephen Roche, Senior Associate Director for Special Events.

Children's Ball 2027 Co-Chairs

 

Rob and Rebecca Nichols.

Rebecca and Rob Nichols

Rob: President and CEO | American Bankers Association & Member | Children's National Hospital Foundation Board

Rob and Rebecca Nichols.
Dalia and David Blass.

Dalia and David Blass

Dalia: Partner | Sullivan & Cromwell

David: Partner | Simpson Thacher

Dalia and David Blass.

Children's Ball 2027 Host Committee

 

Dina Al Sabah and David Alden.

Dina Al Sabah and David Alden 

Dina Al Sabah and David Alden.
Allison and Jon Kling.

Allison and Jon Kling

Jon: Founder and CEO | Municipal Acquisitions

Children's Ball 2025 and 2026 Co-Chairs

Allison and Jon Kling.
Thomas and Hadley Lloyd.

Thomas and Hadley Lloyd

Thomas: President | The Gerard B. Lambert Foundation
Member | Children's National Hospital Foundation Board

Hadley: Director of Editorial & Community Engagement | Design Leadership Network

Thomas and Hadley Lloyd.
Carrie and David Marriott.

Carrie and David Marriott

Carrie: Member | Children's National Board of Directors

David: Chairman | Board of Marriott International

Carrie and David Marriott.
Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan.

Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan

Mara: Partner | Katten

Daniel: President | Peterson Companies

Children's Ball 2024 and 2025 Co-Chairs

Mara Glaser McCahan and Daniel McCahan.

Lilly and Eric Minkove

Lilly: Partner | ArtLogica Strategy Group

Eric: Partner | Zelas Partners

Member | Children's National Board of Directors

Mark Ordan.

Elizabeth and Mark Ordan

Mark: Chairman and CEO | Pediatrix Medical Group

Mark Ordan.
Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes.

Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes

Jimmy: Owner | Reyes Holdings, LLC
Member | Children's National Board of Directors

Jennifer and Jimmy Reyes.
Michelle Riley-Brown.

Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE

President and Chief Executive Officer | Children's National Hospital

Michelle Riley-Brown.
Horacio Rozanski.

Cinthia and Horacio Rozanski

Horacio: Chairman and CEO | Booz Allen
Chair | Children's National Board of Directors

Horacio Rozanski.
Elaine Turville.

Elaine Turville

MetroDC Office Managing Director | Accenture

Elaine Turville.
Kathie and Mike Williams.

Kathie and Mike Williams

Kathie: Chair | Children's National Hospital Foundation Board

Kathie and Mike Williams.

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

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Callie and Nola

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Logan

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Lydia

Lydia, a Children's Ball 2026 patient ambassador.

Mackenzie

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Mischa

Mischa, a Children's Ball 2026 patient ambassador.

Trinity

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Contact Us

Special Events | Children's Ball

For questions, please contact Stephen Roche, Senior Associate Director, Special Events.

Children’s National Hospital Foundation
Attention: Children's Ball
1 Inventa Place, 6th Floor West
Silver Spring, MD 20910