Washington Life's Philanthropic 50
Monday, June 21, 2010

In its salute to philanthropy, Washington Life magazine profiled 50 of the region's biggest benefactors. Several Children's National donors were included in the list: Bret & Amy Baier, Joseph E. Robert Jr., Steven & Diana Goldberg, and James MacCutcheon.

Washington Capitals Jose Theodore, Mike Green Give Back to Children's National
Monday, May 24, 2010

Washington Capitals goalie Jose Theodore and defenseman Mike Green presented checks totaling nearly $100,000 earlier this month to support patients and families at Children's National Medical Center.

Renowned Researcher Joins Children's National Medical Center to Help Conquer Rare Diseases
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Children's National Medical Center appointed Marshall L. Summar, MD, as the first Margaret O'Malley Professor of Genetic Medicine. Dr. Summar joins Children's National as the division chief of genetics and metabolism and is internationally known for his pioneering work in caring for children diagnosed with rare diseases, including urea cycle and related disorders.

Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run Raises Millions to Help Kids
Friday, April 9, 2010

On April 9, sponsors of the annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run presented a check for $923,000 to Children's Miracle Network (CMN). As the local CMN hospital, Children's National played host to the event. The credit unions also held a play day with patients at the hospital, where they decorated piggy banks with Children's National patients. As National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network, Miss America Caressa Cameron participated in the play day

Fashion Show Raises $25,000 for Children's National
Wednesday, April 7, 2010

On April 7, 2010, Mary Schmidt Amons presented a check for $25,000 to Dr. Richard Jonas to support the Center for Heart, Lung, and Kidney Disease at Children's National. The donation represented the proceeds from Modus Union 2010, a fashion show Amons produced on Jan. 16 at the Mayflower Hotel.

$2.5 Million Gift Aims to Help Children Survive and Thrive
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Children's National Medical Center appointed David L. Wessel, MD, as the first IKARIA® Distinguished Professor of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Wessel is the division chief and senior vice president of hospital-based specialties and is internationally known for his pioneering work in caring for infants with heart disease.

His Excellency Shaves His Head to Raise Money for Cancer
Monday, January 11, 2010

On Jan. 8, 2010, His Excellency Yousef Al Otaiba, the ambassador from the United Arab Emirates to the United States, shaved his head to raise money for the cancer programs at Children's National Medical Center. As part of the Be Brave & Shave initiative, launched this year, the ambassador raised $275,000 and generously matched that amount, bringing the total to $550,000 to benefit children with cancer.

The Nation's Children's Hospital: Annual Report 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

At Children's National Medical Center, our physicians and researchers have pioneered treatments used around the world to cure cancer in children. One of our scientists helped identify the gene that causes the most common type of muscular dystrophy. And our team performs nearly 15,000 surgeries a year on children--from babies a few hours old to teenagers.

Kohl's Department Stores Donates $432,641 to Children's National
Monday, December 14, 2009

2009 Kohl's Cares for Kids campaign raises valuable funds for children's health services in Washington area.

Washington Post Launches 2009 Annual Campaign for Children's
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

For more than half a century, Washington Post writers have used their daily columns as a platform to raise money for Children's National Medical Center.

Costco Wholesale donates more than $750,000 to Children's
Monday, October 19, 2009

On October 19,2009, Costco Wholesale associates from all over the metro area presented Children's National Medical Center with a $753,587 donation, increasing the company's total giving to nearly $4 million. Costco warehouses across country dedicate the month of May to raising money for their local Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

Breaking Boundaries in Pediatric Surgery
Wednesday, September 16, 2009

On Sept. 16, 2009, Children's National Medical Center announced the creation of the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, with a goal of improving surgical outcomes for children everywhere. The institute was made possible by a $150 million gift from the government of of Abu Dhabi, the largest gift ever made for pediatric surgery.

Shop and Save: Buy a "Care for Kids" Card
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The 2009 Care for Kids card is now available: Order yours today. For $50, you will receive a holiday shopping card that will give you a 20 percent discount at 500 area stores and restaurants during the 10-day period from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2009.

President Obama Holds Roundtable Discussion on Health Reform at Children's National Medical Center
Monday, July 20, 2009

President Obama met with pediatric leaders from Children's National Medical Center to discuss health care reform on July 20, 2009. The visit focused on the unique needs of children and the challenges of ensuring quality healthcare for all children. Topics discussed ranged from improving access to care to the unique challenges of employing new technologies, like electronic medical records, in a pediatric setting.

NICU Dream Becomes Reality
Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Children's National recently celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art 54 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The new unit is approximately four times larger than the current space, which admits more than 800 patients annually.

Imaging is Now Easier for the Area's Vulnerable Children
Saturday, June 6, 2009

Imaging of critically ill children can now be done with minimal disruption and risk at Children's National. Sara and Mark Reges and Karen and Tom Morgan, partnered with the hospital to acquire a new, portable CT scanner. It is the first portable unit in the region.

Dr. Anthony Sandler Named to the Diane & Norman Bernstein Professorship in Pediatric Surgery at Children's National
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Children's National Medical Center has appointed Dr. Anthony Sandler as the Diane and Norman Bernstein Professor in Pediatric Surgery. It is Children's first-ever endowed professorship in the Joseph E. Robert, Jr. Center for Surgical Care. Sandler is chief for general and thoracic surgery, and is a funded researcher in cancer vaccines.

Stories of Hope at Children's National
Sunday, May 10, 2009

Meet five courageous children and their families as they tell their stories about their life-changing experiences at Children's National Medical Center.

Kohl's & Children's National Team Up to Celebrate World Asthma Day
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In celebration of World Asthma Day, the Kohl's Community Asthma Program at Children's National Medical Center is organizing asthma education and outreach to area youth throughout the week, including participation in the Asthma Screening & Health Expo and Asthma Awareness Day Capitol Hill. The Kohl's Community Asthma Program will also be conducting school-based outreach at several District of Columbia public and charter schools

Children's National Races for Hope to Fight Brain Tumors
Monday, May 4, 2009

Employees and friends of Children's National Medical Center helped make Race for Hope on May 3, 2009, a big success. In spite of the rain, the 5K walk/run attracted nearly 10,000 participants and raised $1,742,100 for brain tumor research.