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We connect care, community and discovery to help every child grow up stronger.

Your Generosity at Work

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1,500+

Active Research Projects

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246,000+

Patients Receive Care Annually

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$139+

Million in Uncompensated Care

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Your charitable donation changes children’s lives. Support exceptional health care and discoveries that offer hope, healing and brighter futures.

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It’s your community. You can make a difference. Attend an event. Fundraise with family and friends. Engage employees and customers. Share your story. Inspire support for children’s health.

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Every Dollar Makes a Difference*

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$50

pays for 10 toiletry kits for unexpected hospital stays

$90

helps to cover an art therapy session in our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

$500

buys 5 small harps to provide relaxing music through therapeutic bedside harp program

$1,000

buys 4 iPads for patients to play games, connect and learn about their conditions and treatments while confined to their hospital room

$2,500

supports patient comfort with AccuVein, which allows clinicians to better visualize needle placements to help ease the blood draw and IV process

$5,000

funds 8 pediatric oxygenators to help kids breathe better

$20,000

equips our surgical team with a powerful telescope to diagnose sleep-apnea airway issues and restore restful nights

$26,000

pays for the purchase of a vital specialty care bed in our intensive care unit

$56,000

funds a portable ultrasound machine to be used for clinical care and diagnostics in our emergency department

The care that we received at Children’s National — I can’t even put it into words. Each night, the nurses put a shirt I’d worn in Cannon’s isolette so he could have a piece of me when I left. They didn’t have to do that, but it meant so much to me.

Laurie, grateful parent of Cannon, who had open heart surgery at four days old

News & Stories

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Join the Race for Every Child 5K Run/Walk

Walk or run a 5K and Kids Dash on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., or virtually. The Race unites our community to create a healthier future for kids.

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Children's Ball 2024

Children’s Ball 2024 Elevates Pediatric Care

Ball attendees celebrated new beginnings for patients and families. Together, we created brighter futures for children.

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Children's Ball 2024

Moments Matter at Children's National

Meet some of the moms of our young patients. Your generosity gives families like theirs moments of hope and joy.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We support diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and community. This commitment is part of our mission to create a better future for children and their families. Read about it.

Our medical residents are 3x more diverse than the national average. Meet them.