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Children’s Inn at NIH needs help feeding families, seriously ill children during COVID-19 via ABC7

First Lady Yumi Hogan of Maryland visits The Inn, via NIH Record

First Lady Melania Trump Spends Third Valentine’s Day at Inn, via NIH Record

The Children’s Inn Is Asking for Community Support in Feeding Families as Coronavirus Safety Measures Disrupt Normal Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manger, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing and communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] The Children’s Inn Is Asking for Community Support in Feeding Families as Coronavirus Safety Measures Disrupt Normal Operations BETHESDA, Md. (March 19, 2020) – The […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH Needs Community’s Support to Feed Families Participating in NIH Clinical Trials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manger, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing and communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] The Children’s Inn at NIH Needs Community’s Support to Feed Families Participating in NIH Clinical Trials BETHESDA, Md. (March 18, 2020) – The Children’s Inn […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH Suspends Volunteers, Work-related Travel and Implements Telework to Keep Children, Young Adults Safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manger, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing and communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] The Children’s Inn at NIH Suspends Volunteers, Work-related Travel and Implements Telework to Keep Children, Young Adults Safe BETHESDA, Md. (March 18, 2020) – The […]

Children’s Inn 2019 Infographic

First Lady Melania Trump to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Again With Seriously Ill Children at The Children’s Inn at NIH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, director of marketing & communications, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] First Lady Melania Trump to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Again With Seriously Ill Children at The Children’s Inn at NIH BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 14, 2020) […]

Liz Wurster Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing & communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] Liz Wurster Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors BETHESDA, Md. (Jan. 30, 2020) – As the executive director at J.P. Morgan Private […]

Erin Darling Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing & communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] Erin Darling Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors BETHESDA, Md. (Jan. 30, 2020) – Erin is associate vice president and counsel, federal […]

Santa Ride covered in NIH Record

Children’s Inn supporters Anthony and Liz Wilder featured in DC Modern Luxury

Inn resident in remission

Montgomery County Police Gave Santa a Police Escort to NIH

2019 Annual Report

Washingtonian Announces 2019 Washingtonians of The Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vanessa McDonald 202.862.3516 [email protected] WASHINGTONIAN ANNOUNCES 2019 WASHINGTONIANS OF THE YEAR WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 18, 2019)– Washingtonian has announced its 48th annual Washingtonians of the Year list that highlights 11 locals who are using their experience, smarts, and creativity to help the wider DMV region. The list is now live on Washingtonian.com […]

Kamal Narang Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing & communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 [email protected] Kamal Narang Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors BETHESDA, Md. (Dec. 18, 2019) – Kamal Narang, vice president of General Dynamics Information […]

Beth Meagher Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Sonja Luecke, communications manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis, marketing & communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH c: 240-274-2101 mys[email protected] Beth Meagher Joins The Children’s Inn at NIH Board of Directors BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 3, 2019) – Today, The Children’s Inn at National Institutes of […]

Santa Police Ride covered by WDVM

Santa Police Ride covered by Montgomery Community Media

Santa Police Ride covered by the Washington Times

NIDCR volunteer group serves dinner to Inn families

The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces 7th Annual “An Evening for Hope” Gala

— A Partner in Groundbreaking Medical Research for Children — BETHESDA, Md. — December 10, 2019 — The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced its 7th Annual “An Evening for Hope” Gala is set for Saturday, April 25, 2020, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The Gala brings together 800 supporters, including more than 100 […]

Santa to Get Police Escort to Support The Children’s Inn at NIH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mysba Regis, communications and marketing director, The Children’s Inn at NIH cell: 240-274-2101 [email protected] BETHESDA (Dec. 11, 2019) — On Dec. 11, Montgomery County drivers may be asked to yield for the motorcade of a very important visitor: a Harley-Davidson-riding Santa Claus escorted by about 30 Montgomery County Police elves on […]

Inn Family Celebrates Daughter’s Cure at the NIH, featured on WDVM

Inn family celebrates at NIH after daughter’s transplant, chance for cure, featured on WTOP

Inn resident Emi receives lifesaving stem cell transplant at NIH, featured on ABC7

Inn resident Emi celebrates Thanksgiving at The Inn, featured on FOX5

Marblex Pitches in to Build BBQ Pavilion at The Inn

New BBQ Pavilion Opens at The Children’s Inn

Inn resident Edu throws out the first pitch at Washington Nationals Game

Inn CEO Jennie Lucca and Trustee Lori Wiener discuss the impact of late board member Cokie Roberts on The Inn

Inn Board Member Cokie Roberts Remembered by News Colleagues, Hollywood & Beltway Insiders

Children’s Inn supporter boxes for The Inn and raises over $20,000 to benefit sick children

Statement on the Death of Cokie Roberts

BETHESDA, Md. (Sept. 17, 2019) – The staff, board members, trustees, children and families of The Children’s Inn at NIH are deeply saddened by the death of Cokie Roberts, a beloved Children’s Inn board member and dedicated supporter for nearly three decades. Roberts joined The Children’s Inn board of directors in 1992, two years after […]

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie gets a face full of cake to support The Children’s Inn

My MC Media – Former Astronaut Speaks with Kids at The Children’s Inn

WDVM – Children’s Inn gives patients outer space experience

Christmas in July covered by WUSA9

ISS Astronaut to Talk to Ill Children About Space Medical Research

Astronauts to Explain Cutting-Edge Research and Answer Children’s Questions Media Contacts Sonja Luecke Communications Manager, The Children’s Inn at NIH 901-340-1975 [email protected] Mysba Regis Marketing and Communications director, The Children’s Inn at NIH 240-274-2101 [email protected] BETHESDA, Md., (Aug. 15, 2019) – Children with rare diseases staying at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of […]

Santa to Make Rare Summertime Appearance on July 24 To Bring Cheer to Seriously Ill Children Staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Md. (July 21, 2019) — Seriously ill children staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda are looking forward to a special summertime appearance by St. Nick on Wednesday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m. and to get a police escort with wailing sirens to “shop with a cop and Santa” at Target at […]

Spring 2019 Newsletter

Annual ‘Hope Gala’ Surpasses $1 Million Goal, Benefitting The Children’s Inn at NIH

6th annual event raises over $1 million to benefit seriously ill children BETHESDA, Md. — June 12, 2019 — The 2019 Evening for Hope Gala, hosted by The Children’s Inn at NIH on May 11, reached a new record of $1,058,520 in donations. The proceeds raised will support The Inn’s mission to provide a “place […]

Children’s Inn Case for Support

The Children’s Inn at NIH Hires Gensler To Create the Future “Place Like Home”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BETHESDA, Md. (May 16, 2019) – The Children’s Inn at NIH has partnered with Gensler, a leading global architecture, planning and strategic consulting firm, to create a facility master plan that sets the direction for the future look and feel of the hospitality facility. The Inn’s goals are to enhance its overall […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces Details for 6th Annual “Evening for Hope” Gala

NIH Director and Longtime Inn Supporter Dr. Francis Collins to Keynote BETHESDA, MD – April 17, 2019 – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, a private nonprofit in support of children with rare, often terminal illnesses, today announced details of its upcoming 6th annual “An Evening for Hope” Gala. This-sold out event […]

Inn trustee Todd Pantezzi Interviewed in WashingtonExec

Children’s Inn 2018 Infographic

Martina McBride headlines Rock & Roll for Children benefit at Fillmore

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn, on White House YouTube Channel

Montgomery Community Media Covers Rare Disease Day at The Inn

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn, video by Reuters

Melania Trump visits The Inn, covered by Telemundo

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn, covered by AP

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn, video by the Washington Post

First Lady Melania Trump Visits The Inn, covered by Bethesda Magazine

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn, covered by the Washington Post

First Lady Melania Trump Makes Valentine’s Day Art with Children’s Inn Residents, covered by WOKV

First Lady Melania Trump visits The Inn on Valentine’s Day, covered by Fox News

First Lady Melania Trump Gifted Necklace from Inn Resident Amani on Valentine’s Day, covered by the Washington Examiner

First Lady Melania Trump Spends Valentine’s Day at The Inn, covered by WKYT

First Lady Melania Trump Visits The Inn, covered by C-SPAN

Fall 2018 Newsletter

Inn Board Member Susan Penfield Recognized by WashingtonExec for Innovation in Government

2018 Annual Report

Santa Ride Covered by Montgomery County Sentinel

Santa Ride Covered by Montgomery Community Media

Santa Ride Covered by WDVM

Santa Ride Covered by FOX 5

Santa to Get Police Escort to Support The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, MD (Dec. 7, 2018) — On Dec. 12, Montgomery County drivers may be asked to yield for the motorcade of a very important visitor: a Harley-Davidson-riding Santa Claus escorted by about 30 Montgomery County Police elves on motorbikes. The Santa Ride, which has been held annually for more than 10 years, supports The Children’s […]

Giving Tuesday at The Inn Featured on Telemundo

Inn Resident Sevyn’s Story, and Giving Tuesday, Featured on NBC4

Thanksgiving at The Inn Covered in Washington Post

Children’s Inn Pasta Party Covered in Bethesda Patch

Inn Resident Abram’s Story Featured on NBC4

Children’s Inn Events Covered in NIH Record

DARCARS Donates Entire Inn Wish List, Roof Emergency Update, Featured on WJLA7

Update: Inn Resident Aaron’s Experimental Treatment, Featured on NPR

Brillient Corp Serves Dinner at The Inn

Summer Newsletter 2018

Diagnosis Update for Inn Resident Kamiyah, Featured in New York Times

Inn Resident Kamiyah Profiled in New York Times

Inn Family Gifted Tickets by XA Project, Featured in Bethesda Beat

Inn Family Gifted Hamilton Tickets by XA Project, Featured on FOX5

Inn Family Gifted Hamilton Tickets by XA Project, Featured on WUSA9

Children’s Inn Roof Emergency and Recovery Featured on WJLA

Avery is signed to SLU Women's Soccer Team

Inn Resident Avery Signed to St. Louis University’s Women’s Soccer Team

Children’s Inn Roof Emergency Covered by Montgomery Community Media

Children’s Inn Roof Emergency Covered by Bethesda Beat

Children’s Inn Roof Emergency Covered by WDVM

Children’s Inn Carnival Featured in NIH Record

Inn Resident’s Experimental Treatment Featured on NPR

Inn Resident’s “Staches to Lashes” Fundraiser Featured in The Weekly Sentinel

Inn Resident Lucy Profiled in Washington Post

Inn Board Member Honored by Alma Mater, via NIH Record

Christmas in July Featured on FOX 5

Christmas in July Celebration Featured in Bethesda Beat

Runners Can Support Kids at Children’s Inn at NIH, Featured in NIH Record

Children’s Inn Sailing Trip Featured in The Enterprise

An Evening for Hope Featured in Modern Luxury

NCI Medical Advancements Help Inn Residents

The Children’s Inn at NIH Breaks $1 Million at Annual Fundraiser

BETHESDA, MD (May 2, 2018) – The Children’s Inn at the NIH recently held its most successful “An Evening for Hope” Gala, raising a record $1,011,849. The sold-out event at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner drew a crowd of nearly 800 supporters from various sectors and industries, including more than 100 senior government executives. Attendees, including […]

Spring Newsletter 2018

Washington Area Toyota Dealers K’s for Kids Program Supports The Children’s Inn at NIH for Seven Years Running

BETHESDA, MD – April 12, 2018 – For the seventh year in a row, the Washington Area Toyota Dealers are supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH through their K’s for Kids program. For each strikeout thrown by a Nationals pitcher this season, Washington Area Toyota Dealers will donate $44 – an amount inspired by Toyota’s […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH 2018 Gala to Feature Line-up of Star Speakers

BETHESDA, MD – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, a private nonprofit, today announced the line-up of special guest speakers during The Inn’s 5th annual ‘An Evening for Hope’ Gala at the Ritz Carlton Tysons on April 28, 2018. This sold-out event will feature National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Norman Sharpless as […]

Children’s Inn Comic-Con Event Featured in the NIH Record

Ann Wilson, Snuffy Walden Hit Fillmore for Rock and Roll for Children Benefit

Tom Fitzgerald of Fox 5 interviews Jon Belinke of Rock and Roll for Children

Upcoming Rock and Roll for Children Concert to Benefit The Inn Featured on FOX 5

First Lady Sweetens Valentine’s Day at Inn

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured in the NIH Record

First Lady Melania Trump hands out valentines cards to Inn residents

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured on YouTube by White House

First lady Melania Trump helps decorate cookies during her visit to the Children’s Inn on Valentine’s Day

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured in Washington Post

First Lady Melania Trump visited children at The Children's Inn

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured in Bethesda Magazine

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured on CNN

First Lady Melania Trump’s Visit to The Inn Featured on C-SPAN

Santa and Mrs. Claus with Inn resident Isaac

Santa, DC Real Housewife Karen Huger, and Wizards’ Player Markieff Morris visit The Inn, Featured in NIH Record

“Real Housewives of Potomac” Star Karen Huger Brings Cheer to Sick Children at The Inn

WASHINGTON (Dec. 22, 2017) — “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger brought star power and holiday cheer to children residing at The Children’s Inn at NIH, a nonprofit hospitality house that provides free lodging and support to children with rare or critical illnesses participating in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health. The […]

Inn’s Participation in PuppyCam Featured in NIH Record

2017 Annual Report

Inn resident Jordan dances with flight attendants before he boards a fantasy flight to the "North Pole."

Children’s Inn Residents Take Fantasy Flight to the “North Pole”, Featured in Washington Post

Santa and Mrs. Claus pose with Inn residents

Montgomery County Police Hold ‘Santa Escort Ride’ To The Inn, Featured in Bethesda Patch

The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces 5th Annual An Evening for Hope Gala

BETHESDA, Md. – December 5, 2017 – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a private nonprofit, today announced its 5th Annual An Evening for Hope gala will take place on April 28, 2018, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. As a partner with the NIH in medical discovery, The Inn provides “a […]

Inn CEO is interviewed by Fox 5 on Giving Tuesday

Children’s Inn at NIH Celebrates Giving Tuesday, Featured on FOX 5

Anthony and Elizabeth Wilder, Inn donors, Featured in Modern Luxury

The Children’s Inn at NIH Receives $50K Donation

Children’s Inn Giving Tuesday Effort Highlighted in Bethesda Patch

Inn Resident Christina Featured on WJLA

Fall Newsletter 2017

The Children’s Inn Brochure

Summer Newsletter 2017

The Children’s Inn at NIH Recognized as Top Charity

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 11, 2017) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a private nonprofit organization located in Bethesda, Maryland, has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s most transparent and fiscally responsible charities. The Children’s Inn again earned the highest-possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the United States. “We’re […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH is One of Washington Area’s Top Employers

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 11, 2017) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a private nonprofit organization located in Bethesda, Maryland, has for the second year in a row been recognized as one of the Washington region’s Best Places To Work by the Washington Business Journal. The Washington Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work in Greater […]

Spring Newsletter 2017

Volunteer Mary Bochanis at The Children's Inn

Children’s Inn Volunteer Featured in Huffington Post

The Children’s Inn 2016 Annual Report

The Children’s Inn at NIH Appoints Neal Katyal, Jill Olmstead and Kristine Ribas to its Board of Directors

The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that Neal Katyal, Jill Olmstead and Kristine Ribas have joined its Board of Directors. BETHESDA, Maryland (December 22, 2016)- Neal Katyal is a partner and co-director of appellate practice at Hogan Lovells, LLP. He is also the Paul Saunders Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and has been […]

Fall Newsletter 2016

The Children’s Inn at NIH Appoints Scott Vogel, Longtime Inn Resident, to its Board of Directors

The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that longtime Inn resident Scott Vogel has joined its Board of Directors. BETHESDA, Maryland (October 14, 2016) – Scott has been a patient at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since he was an infant. In the last two-plus decades, […]

Giant Food presents a $30K check to The Children's Inn

Giant Food Donates $30K to The Children’s Inn, featured in Bethesda Patch

Summer Newsletter 2016

PassionFish Restaurant donates $36K to The Inn

PassionFish donates $36K to The Inn, featured in Bethesda Patch

The Children’s Inn at NIH Annual Fundraiser Redefines the Meaning of Healing

‘An Evening for Hope’ Gala Leads a Legacy of Commitment to Children and Healthcare BETHESDA, Maryland (May 13, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) this weekend celebrated its annual fundraising gala, ‘An Evening for Hope’, drawing a sold-out crowd of nearly 800 government and industry attendees and raising a […]

Spring Newsletter 2016

The Children’s Inn at NIH Named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Business Journal

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 11, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announced today that is has been named a 2016 Best Places to Work honoree. The Children’s Inn is one of 86 honorees and was selected in the Medium category. The Best Places to Work, published by the Washington Business Journal, honors top companies for […]

SMPC DC Family Dinner at The Children's Inn

A Little Time Goes a Long Way – SMPS DC Volunteers at The Inn

The Children’s Inn at NIH is a 2016 Charity Partner for the Marine Corps Marathon

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 22, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announces its second year participating as a charity partner for the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2016. Participating in either race provides an opportunity to raise the necessary funds for The Children’s Inn – a nonprofit “Place Like […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH Appoints Daniel L. Weaver, CPA to its Board of Directors

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 14, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that Daniel L. Weaver, CPA, Vice President, with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (CBM) has joined its Board of Directors. Dan is the Chairman of the Not-for-Profit Service Group at CBM. His years of experience include audits, reviews, tax preparation, and research and […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH Selected as 10th Annual Helios Apollo Award Finalist

BETHESDA, Maryland (February 29, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announced today that it has been named a finalist for the 10th Annual Helios Apollo Award. The Children’s Inn is one of 33 finalists and was selected in the Culture category. The Apollo Awards, presented by the Helios HR, honors human capital excellence in talent […]

A WINNter Affair in BISNOW

Rock And Roll For Children Foundation Announces Star-Studded Fundraising Event

Redskins Tight-End Niles Paul Visits The Children’s Inn

MadFun Visits The Children’s Inn

The Children’s Inn at NIH: 25 Years of Getting Caring Right

Potomac: Santa and His Elves Ride into Potomac

Santa Rides Around Montgomery Co. on Motorcycle Before Visiting Hospitalized Kids

Santa rides to help kids at The Children’s Inn

The Children’s Inn 2015 Annual Report

Jennie Lucca Featured in Montgomery Magazine

Fall Newsletter 2015

The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces 5th Annual A WINNter Affair

BETHESDA, Maryland (November 16, 2015) – Show Your Love for The Children’s Inn at NIH at the 5th Annual A WINNter Affair On Saturday, February 20, 2016, The Children’s Inn at NIH Young Ambassadors Council will be hosting its 5th Annual A WINNter Affair. Young professionals throughout the greater Washington Metropolitan Area are invited to shake off […]

The Image of Love at The Children’s Inn

The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces 3rd Annual Charity Gala

BETHESDA, Maryland (October 29, 2015) – – NIH Director, Medical Pioneer Dr. Francis Collins Delivers Keynote on May 7, 2016 The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced NIH Director and medical pioneer Dr. Francis Collins as the keynote for the 2016 ‘An Evening for Hope’ annual fundraising Gala. The Inn is […]

Runners participating in Marine Corps Marathon running for The Children’s Inn

Local Marine runs the Marine Corps 10K

Spotluck Potluck: The Children’s Inn at NIH

The tech turning events into digital playgrounds

The Children's Inn 25th Anniversary Symposium

Hope, Science, and Miracles

Inn Celebrates 25 Years of Helping Pediatric Patients

“A place like home” hits the quarter century mark

The Children’s Inn Brochure

Man sinks $10,000 ace, gives money to charities

Summer Newsletter 2015

The Children’s Inn at NIH Appoints Two New Board Members

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 14, 2015) The Children’s Inn at NIH named two new members to its Board of Directors: Robert J. Filippone, PhD, Vice President, U.S. Policy and Government Relations at Merck, and Brian Kelly, Editor and Chief Content Officer of U.S. News & World Report, a multi-platform publisher of news and consumer information products. […]

Not Your Average Joes Bethesda Check presentation

Not Your Average Joe’s Opens Second Maryland Restaurant in Bethesda

Spring Newsletter 2015

An Evening for Hope Raises Nearly $700,000

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 10, 2015) – Gala Spotlights 25 years of Advances in Pediatric Medical Research The Children’s Inn at NIH, a nonprofit, “Place Like Home” for families with seriously ill children who are in treatment at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), raised nearly $700,000 at its gala fundraiser, “An Evening for Hope,” on […]

Hope Lives Among Us (VIDEO)

Hope is found at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Children’s Inn! https://youtu.be/OxcOmIxF71c

The Children’s Inn at NIH is a Charity Partner for the Marine Corps Marathon

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 10, 2015) – The Children’s Inn at NIH is a new charity partner this year for the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K on October 25th, 2015. Participating in either race provides an opportunity to raise crucial funds for The Children’s Inn – a nonprofit “Place Like Home” for seriously ill children […]

Andrew Marella’s Story – Living with Neimann-Pick Disease (Type C)

Andrew and his parents speak about their experience with Neimann-Pick Disease, Type C and being treated at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

Our Brand New Virtual Tour

Watch The Inn’s New Virtual Tour!

NCC to Serve as Sponsor for NIH’s “An Evening for Hope 2015″

Leidos Donates $100,000 to The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 26, 2015) – Company Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Supporting Children in Pediatric Research at the National Institutes of Health The Children’s Inn at NIH announces a $100,000 donation from Leidos, a Reston, Virginia-based health, national security, and engineering solutions company. This gift marks a pledge of continued funding from Leidos— more than […]

Click here to watch video of Kayla Mills

Kayla Mills mom talks about struggles with daughter’s rare disease

Still shot of Booz Allen video about The Children's Inn volunteer, Sandy Davis

Missions That Matter: First Person Perspective: Sandra Davis

Ryker and his mom Sarah with t-shirts on that say "Be Strong."

Mom headed to Cupid’s Undie Run to help son with neurofibromitosis

Legendary Musicians Rock for The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 2, 2015) Notable musicians from bands including Bad Company, Supertramp, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel’s and Stevie Wonder’s bands are getting together on Saturday, March 14th to raise money for The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn provides a free “Place Like Home” for children who have serious and life-threatening illnesses who are […]

Treating DOCK8 Deficiency at NIAID

DOCK8 deficiency is a rare immune disorder that was identified at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Learn about the disease and how research at NIAID helps patients with immune disorders.

Rare Disease Day. Patients and Researchers, Partners for Life!

Rare diseases are more common than you think

The Children’s Inn Hosts Super Bowl Party for Children Undergoing treatment at The NIH

A WINNter Affair Gala to Benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (January 20, 2015) – Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Children’s Inn at NIH at A WINNter Affair – an exciting evening of dancing, cocktails and hor d’oeurves, a silent auction, and raffle prizes. The gala event, hosted by The Inn’s Young Ambassador’s Council (YAC) will take place on Saturday, February 21st at […]

Santa Delivers Toys to Children at The Children’s Inn at NIH (VIDEO)

EagleBank Foundation Sponsors Cash Donation Boxes for The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (December 15, 2014) EagleBank Foundation Sponsors Cash Donation Boxes for The Children’s Inn at NIH Starting this holiday season, EagleBank customers can give a gift of hope to seriously ill children and their families who are staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn is a nonprofit “place like home” for children participating […]

NASA scientists teach Inn residents through educational activities

NASA’s partnership with The Inn highlighted by WJLA

Behind the Career: Jennie Lucca, the Children’s Inn at NIH’s new chief executive officer

Jennie Lucca Named Incoming CEO of The Children’s Inn at NIH

Jennie Lucca, MSW, has been named the new incoming CEO of The Children’s Inn at NIH Jennie has served in a leadership capacity at The Inn for more than 11 years, overseeing the daily management of resident services, family programs, and facility operations. The Children’s Inn at NIH is “A Place Like Home” for children […]

Fall Newsletter 2014

2014 Annual Report

Robin Shapiro

Robin Shapiro’s smiling face is often the first thing you see when you walk through the doors of The Children’s Inn. She comes to The Inn twice a week to work at the front desk, welcoming families and visitors. Robin is one of 84 volunteers who cover regular shifts answering phones, taking reservations, checking families […]

Kathy Russell Gives Sick Kids a Home Away from Home

The Children’s Inn at NIH Reaches GuideStar Exchange’s Top Rating

BETHESDA, Maryland (October 9, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH received the GuideStar Exchange Gold designation, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., a source of nonprofit information. The GuideStar Exchange is an initiative designed to connect nonprofits with current and potential supporters. With millions of people using GuideStar […]

Bethesda Car Show Revs up to Benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 25, 2014) – It’s time to polish your vintage vehicle for the 24th Annual Bethesda car show and family day to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH. The “Come Back to Bethesda Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Family Day” will take place on Saturday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 […]

DC’s Top Celebrity Chefs Turn Out for a Chef’s KitchINN Event at The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 18, 2014) – Some of DC’s most talented chefs helped to celebrate the opening of two highly anticipated, sparkling, remodeled kitchens at The Children’s Inn at NIH on Monday, September 15th. The chefs, along with TV news personality and wife of The Washington Nationals Manager, Erika Williams, donated their time and finest […]

26th Annual Congressional Gala Raises Funds for The Children’s Inn at NIH

The 26th Annual Congressional Gala will be held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday September 16, 2014 to raise money for The Children’s Inn at NIH. The theme of this year’s gala is “From Every State, for Every Child,” and baskets representing all of the regions of the United States […]

Washington Toyota Dealers Deliver $50,000 to The Children’s Inn

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 10, 2014) – Washington Area Toyota executives at Nationals Park delivered a check for more than $50,000 from Toyota’s K’s for Kids program to The Children’s Inn at NIH before the Nats game on Tuesday, September 9th. Kathy Russell, The Inn’s Chief Executive Officer, and Inn board members accepted the check on […]

Still video image of Sibling Day on Fox 5 News

The Children’s Inn holds 7th Annual Sibling Day

Summer Newsletter 2014

7th Annual Golf INNvitational to Benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH

Enjoy a spectacular game of golf while supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Children’s Inn Golf INNvitational will be held at Lakewood Country Club on Monday, June 2nd. Participants will spend a special day on a championship golf course followed by an exciting evening of food, drinks and prizes. All proceeds from the INNvitational […]

Spring Newsletter 2014

The Children’s Inn at NIH’s Play Park Receives Award from the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 1, 2014) – Mahan Rykiel Associates (MRA), the design firm for The Children’s Inn at NIH’s Play Park was recognized with an Honor award from the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The Baltimore based landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm was brought into the project by Poltronieri […]

Merck Renews Commitment to the Woodmont House at The Children’s Inn At NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 15, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH today announced a $5 million contribution from the Merck Foundation to support and maintain programs and services at The Inn’s Woodmont House, a transitional home for patients who are participating in pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Clinical Center. The Woodmont […]

An Evening For Hope Raises $760,000 For The Children’s Inn at NIH

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 8, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a home for families whose children are undergoing treatment at the National Institutes of Health raised $760,000 at its inaugural event, “An Evening for Hope” on Saturday, April 5th. More than 700 donors gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner to generously contribute their […]