MISSION FOCUSED. BUILDING HEALTHY FUTURES.

The Children’s National Founders Auxiliary drives pediatric healthcare forward through tireless fundraising and hands-on volunteerism.

Building on our over 150-year legacy, we’re committed to making an impact on Children’s National Hospital’s ability to enhance patients' lives through innovation, intrepid research, and passion for clinical care.

Hot air balloon decorations inside the Costco Wholesale Atrium at Children's National Hospital.
President and chief executive officer of Children's National Hospital, Michelle Riley-Brown, speaks at the A Vintage Affair event.
Young male patient plays with a stethoscope next to a smiling medical provider.
Dr. Bear mascot standing next to a polo jockey and their horse.

MAJOR GIFTS. LASTING IMPACT.

DRIVING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND DISCOVERY.

  • A technician wearing an N95 mask sits at a desk and monitors a screen in the CICU telehealth command center.

    CICU TELEHEALTH COMMAND CENTER

  • Normal red blood cell and sickle cell flow inside in artery.

    INTEGRATED PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR SICKLE CELL

  • A photo of the Seacrest Studios as seen through a large glass window

    SEACREST STUDIOS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • A bird's eye view of A Vintage Affair 2024 attendees gathered within the National Building Museum.

    A VINTAGE AFFAIR

    Saturday, Mar. 7, 2026

    Live & Silent Auction

    Fine Wines, Cocktails, Dinner & More

    Andrew Mellon Auditorium | Washington, DC

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  • Two polo players on horseback.

    CHARITY POLO CUP

    Save the Date: Sep. 12, 2026

    Exhibition Polo Match

    Tailgating & Contests

    More information to follow

    SummerHill Polo Grounds | Poolesville, MD

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  • Kids Dash participant at the Race for Every Child annual event.

    RACE FOR EVERY CHILD

    Save the Date: Oct. 17, 2026

    5K Race and Kids Dash

    Rally a crew to join our FAF team

    More information to follow

    Freedom Plaza | Washington, DC

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OUR SUPPORTERS

Thank you to our generous donors and sponsors

J. May Liang & James Lintott

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Chandrani Ghosh & Rohit Bhayana

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Lisa & Mike Blandino

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The Brickman Family

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Berenice D. Craigie

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Infocepts

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Gail & Prentiss Feagles

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Diane & Peter Schaefer

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Kristina Seppala & Jon Seaton

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Kathie & Mike Williams

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Nyla Beth & Paul Gawel

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Aderas

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Boizelle Insurance Partnership

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Debbie & George Boizelle

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Echo Canyon Consulting

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FFG Group

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Barry & Suzi Henderson

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Mary Louise Kelly & John K. Hill

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Susan & Frank Ashburn

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Cathy Bernard

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Clare & Mike Bonsignore

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Anisha & Gautam Chugh

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Bryan & Farleigh Cunningham

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Benjamin & Heidi Dryden

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GLO30

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Jennifer Diamond Haber

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Lafayette Group

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Susan Hayes Long

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Fareed Melhem & Harmony Davis

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Maya Melhem & Henry Cason

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Saxon Strategies

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Namrita & Manpreet Singh

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John & Elizabeth Wells

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Ann & Jeff Goettman

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Troutman Pepper Locke

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Blair & Anne Schiff

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Helen & Carter Strong

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J. May Liang & James Lintott • Chandrani Ghosh & Rohit Bhayana • Lisa & Mike Blandino • The Brickman Family • Berenice D. Craigie • Infocepts • Gail & Prentiss Feagles • Diane & Peter Schaefer • Kristina Seppala & Jon Seaton • Kathie & Mike Williams • Nyla Beth & Paul Gawel • Aderas • Boizelle Insurance Partnership • Debbie & George Boizelle • Echo Canyon Consulting • FFG Group • Barry & Suzi Henderson • Mary Louise Kelly & John K. Hill • Susan & Frank Ashburn • Cathy Bernard • Clare & Mike Bonsignore • Anisha & Gautam Chugh • Bryan & Farleigh Cunningham • Benjamin & Heidi Dryden • GLO30 • Jennifer Diamond Haber • Lafayette Group • Susan Hayes Long • Fareed Melhem & Harmony Davis • Maya Melhem & Henry Cason • Saxon Strategies • Namrita & Manpreet Singh • John & Elizabeth Wells • Ann & Jeff Goettman • Troutman Pepper Locke • Blair & Anne Schiff • Helen & Carter Strong •