The Children's Inn at NIH "An Evening for Hope" Gala

The Children’s Inn at NIH Ramps Up for Its Annual Charity Gala

Bethesda, MD – January, 2017 – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced details for its 2017 ‘An Evening for Hope’ Gala. As The Inn’s official annual fundraising event, all net proceeds are donated to The Inn to provide a “Place Like Home” for children undergoing medical treatment at the NIH. Best selling author and psychological illusionist Joshua Seth will entertain with an interactive and engaging performance.

The Inn is a non-government, non-profit dedicated to reduce the burden of illness for children and their families participating in clinical research at the NIH. The NIH is the premier biomedical research institute and unearths breakthroughs for illnesses and diseases including the advent of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and more. All net proceeds earned at the Gala are donated to The Inn and contribute to over 14% of its annual income.

A ticket to the Gala, a sponsorship, or donation all contribute to the relief, support and strength given to the children and families that come to The Inn while receiving treatment. In many cases, traveling to The Inn is a last, best hope for successful treatment or cure at the NIH.

WHEN:           April 29, 2017: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE:         The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

                        1700 Tysons Blvd.

                        McLean, VA 22101

QUOTES:       “Every year The Inn provides relief and support to over 1,500 children and their families participating in medical treatments at the NIH. We strive to reduce the burden of illness for children and their families by offering a place where the children can laugh and be themselves as well as providing a support network to families and children.”

Todd Pantezzi, 2017 An Evening for Hope Gala Chair & Vice President. ICF International

“In our 26 years of service, over 12,000 families from all 50 states and 94 countries have stayed at The Inn. We care for and change the lives of these children and their families through private donations and leading-edge medical treatments at the NIH. The Inn depends on the contributions from the Gala which moves us closer to finding cures for life threatening diseases as well as to meet the needs of seriously ill children and their families – free of charge – while they are receiving treatment at the NIH.”

Jennie Lucca, Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Inn at NIH

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our gold sponsors NETE, Booz Allen Hamilton, CSRA and our bronze sponsor Eagle Bank and Allscripts. Sponsorship opportunities and tables are now available. For more information contact Sandy Davis at davis_sandra_w@bah.com or at 240-314-5771.

CONNECT:     For more information on the Gala, visit http://childrensinn.org/news-and-events/events/eventing-for-hope/.

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About the Children’s Inn at NIH

The Children’s Inn at NIH is a residential “Place Like Home” for children and their families facing life-threatening and debilitating diseases that stay together while participating in groundbreaking treatments at the NIH. While the NIH support the children’s medical needs, The Inn focuses on their emotional needs by offering a welcoming and stable environment while they participate in these treatments. For more information about the Children’s Inn at NIH, visit www.childrensinn.org.

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Lauren Horn

Sage Communications (For the Gala)

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