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 THIRD ANNUAL CHILDREN'S INNVITATIONAL HELD
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Third Annual Children's Inn Golf INNvitational was held on Monday, June 7th at Lakewood Country Club. More than 130 players enjoyed a picture-perfect day on the course.
Major sponsors included:
- Platinum Sponsor: Booz Allen
- Gold Sponsors: Altum & sanofi-aventis US
- Bronze Sponsors: IT Solutions & TerpSys
- Lunch Sponsor: TD Ameritrade
- Hole Sponsors: Fleishman Hillard, GlobalNet Solutions, Ketchum, Porter Novelli, Russ Reid, Washington Speakers Bureau
Thank you to Dale Adams, Ed Greissing and Susan Penfield for their sponsorship support, Kelvin Womack and Susan Penfield for playing, and to Lauren Wood for her active involvement on the committee. The event was a success, raising more than $100,000 to benefit The Inn.
AFCEA BETHESDA HOLDS 12TH ANNUAL GALA
Saturday April 24, 2010
 On April 24th, the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Bethesda Chapter held its 12th Annual “A Night for the Children” gala at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, DC. The event raised a record-setting $500,000 to benefit The Inn.
This annual gala brings together the federal information technology and defense industries. Teresa Carlson, Vice President, Federal Government, Microsoft Corporation, served as Gala Industry Chairperson and Marc Hollander, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH, served as Gala Government Chairperson. Major corporate level contributors included, Diamond: Microsoft Corporation and Sapient Government Services, Platinum: Booz Allen Hamilton, Gold: General Dynamics Information Technology, Intel Americas, Inc., TechTeam Government Solutions, and VIP Reception: Northrop Grumman.
Bubbly Inn resident, Kayte Hoppes, eight, shared with the crowd of 900 her experiences of staying at The Children’s Inn while being treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. Kayte enjoys taking part in the many fun and educational activities offered at The Inn, especially arts and crafts.
The events’ live auction included lunch with influential political correspondent Cokie Roberts, a Harley Davidson “Softail Custom” motorcycle, several relaxing get away trips, and two beautiful quilts inspired by the children’s love of Vi, The Inn’s resident therapy dog, sewn by local artist and Inn supporter, Lauren Kingsland. The silent auction featured a large collection of fine art, children’s hand-made crafts, and elegant jewelry.
To date, this group has raised more than $3.5 million to benefit The Inn.
19TH ANNUAL COME BACK TO BETHESDA CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND FAMILY DAY
Saturday October 3, 2009
On Saturday, October 3rd, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., the 19th Annual Come
Back to Bethesda Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show and Family Day showcased the
area's best display of custom, classic, antique and modified cars, trucks,
and motorcycles at Chevy Chase Acura on Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. As
always, all proceeds benefitted The Children's Inn. We are very grateful to the Come Back to Bethesda sponsors, patrons and volunteers who continue this tradition of generosity. Mark your calendar to attend next year's show and family day: October 2, 2010
21ST ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL GALA
September 29, 2009
 The Children’s Inn marked its 21st annual Congressional Gala in September at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. with keynote addresses by Health and Human Services Secretary, The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health.
The talented Dr. Collins also played guitar and accompanied Inn resident Heidi Peck, 18, on flute for a beautiful rendition of the Quaker hymn, “Simple Gifts.” The gala helps support The Inn and its recent purchase of a home for families needing to stay for longer periods of time–The Woodmont House. Adjacent to the NIH campus, The Woodmont House is scheduled to open this summer for up to five Inn families.
Gala Co-Chair Debbie Dingell recognized The Inn’s “Outstanding Philanthropic Partners”—Richard Clark, CEO of Merck & Co. Inc. and Greg Irace, CEO of sanofi-aventis U.S.—for their generosity and commitment.
Inn parent Debra Peck ended the evening explaining how The Inn profoundly impacted her family. For the past five years, her daughter Heidi has been treated at NIH for a rare kidney and liver disease. Being a parent of a seriously ill child can feel lonely and isolating, she said. “When people see a child in a wheelchair or with no hair, or with a misshapen body, they look at you with pity and fear,” said Debra. “At The Children’s Inn at NIH, you are met with compassion and understanding.”
“We have come to realize that we are not alone in this journey through Heidi’s life.”
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