Hospital rallies metropolitan community to raise $1 million for lifesaving care for kids
During the month of March, Children’s National is partnering with more than 110 local businesses and the community to raise $1 million for children’s health. Make March Matter invites consumers to shop, dine and donate to ensure every child receives exceptional care at Children’s National—one of the nation’s top five pediatric hospitals and the premier provider of pediatric care in the Washington, D.C. region.
Through March 31, businesses and organizations across the region are hosting fundraisers to inspire their customers and employees and to build a community that supports children’s health. Some are contributing a percentage of sales, donating an amount per item sold or asking customers to give at the register.
“Community is a major part of what we do at Children’s National,” said DeAnn Marshall, MHA, president of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. “I am thrilled by the outpouring of support from our partners and grateful for their commitment to Make March Matter. Their support is a testament to what our community can accomplish when we unite for our kids.”
Every donation supports the nonprofit hospital in its efforts to find cures, fuel innovation and provide world-class care to every child, regardless of illness, injury or ability to pay. Last year alone, Children’s National treated more than 237,000 patients, provided more than $71 million in uncompensated care and more than $128 million in community benefit.
“We’re fortunate to live in an area with a world-class children’s hospital in our backyard. It’s a good feeling to have an organization like this around and available to everyone. It’s an even better feeling to play a small part in helping continue their lifesaving mission,” said Timothy Lowery, general manager of CityCenterDC. “I encourage the entire D.C. area to join us in supporting Children’s National this March. Let’s build a stronger sense of community of care.”
Fox News anchor Bret Baier and his wife Amy are matching gifts made on MakeMarchMatterDC.org up to $100,000. The Baiers’ son Paul is a Children’s National patient and a 2019 Make March Matter ambassador.
Businesses and organizations spanning the entire metropolitan region offer fundraising opportunities for shopping, dining, wellness and more. Top business partners include: 97.1 WASH FM, Atlantic Coast Mortgage, Colonial Parking, Dior, CityCenterDC, Marriott International, Inc., MyEyeDr., Moby Dick House of Kabob, Panda Express, RE/MAX and Rite Aid. Top organization partners include: Chance for Life, GW Dance Marathon, Hoops Madness, McDance-a-Thon at McLean High School, Q102 Cares for Kids Radiothon and Terp Thon at the University of Maryland. Find the full list of participating businesses and organizations at MakeMarchMatterDC.org.
Community members are invited to share photos and videos on social media, encouraging donations and spread awareness using #MakeMarchMatterDC.
About Children's National
Children’s National, based in Washington, D.C., has served the nation’s children since 1870. Its one of the nation’s top-five pediatric hospitals and, for a second straight year, is ranked No. 1 in newborn care, as well as ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. It has been designated two times as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the D.C. metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is the seventh-highest NIH-funded pediatric institution in the nation. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. For more information, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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