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Support children. You decide how.

Make a gift, join an event, volunteer, or give blood. How will you support children and families in our community?

Donate Today

There are several ways you can show your support for children and families. Contributing your time, resources, and enthusiasm can make a difference in the lives of children in our community, across the country, and around the world. Whatever choice you make, our physicians, nurses, staff, and the families we serve are deeply grateful for your support. 

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Give Today

Through the support of generous donors like you, Children's National is able to ensure that every child in our area can receive the same level of care — regardless of their family's ability to pay.

Events

Do you want to have fun while helping kids? Join one of Children’s National signature events to help raise critical funds for the organization or host your own event in the community! Together, our signature and community events raise more than $7 million annually for Children’s National. Find out how you can help!

Create a Personal Fundraising Page

Do you have a special occasion to celebrate or a loved one that you'd like to honor? Here's where you can create a fundraising page, and encourage your friends and family to support kids in the hospital in you or your loved ones' name.

Families Giving Back

Building a community of grateful families.

Donate Items

Children's National accepts books, toys, clothing, gift cards, and other non-medical items for our Dr. Bear's Closet. These donations are given to patients and family members during their hospital visit to provide comfort, offer distractions, and to normalize the hospital setting.

Donate Blood

Did you know that some children with certain medical conditions, such as sickle cell anemia, need one to 10 units of blood per month or that one unit of blood can be used for as many as four of five children? The Blood Donor Center collects thousands of blood donations every year and provides essential services for Children's National patients. Learn how you can donate blood today!

Donate Your Birthday

Share your birthday with a child. Celebrate your life, and give a chance to someone who desperately wants to have as many as you.

Share your story

 

Share Your Story

 

At Children’s National, we cherish our relationships with patient families. Our story is about helping children grow up stronger. Your story at Children’s National helps us educate others about the important work we do every day. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Patient Stories

Rylie

Rylie's Story

Rylie was diagnosed with leukemia. While she’s had to endure extensive treatment, Children’s National has made sure that she still enjoys the things that other children enjoy.

Jax

Jax's Story

An ultrasound showed Jax had a heart condition called tetralogy of Fallot. Fortunately, he was able to be treated by the physician who literally wrote the book on how to repair such hearts.

Jaiwen

Jaiwen's Story

A diagnosis of bone cancer led to treatment at Children’s National. But Jaiwen and his family always felt comfort and encouragement from his caregivers there.

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Children’s National Health System has more than 50 pediatric subspecialties and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your generous donation.

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Children's National Health System has more than 50 pediatric subspecialties and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for your generous donation.