Join the Sports Ambassadors in the "$93-A-Night" effort!
Introducing The Inn's Sports Ambassadors:
These athletes from the Washington D.C. Metro area want to tell you about The Children's Inn, the courageous families that make it "a place like home," and how you can help!
The Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health is "a place like home" for families with children who are seriously ill. Children come from across the country and around the world to stay together with their families in a healing environment while receiving groundbreaking medical treatments at the NIH. To learn more about The Children's Inn at NIH, please click here. How You Can Help: "$93-A-Night" The goal for the campaign is $400,000, which will cover the stays of over 1,400 families who will travel to The Inn this year. Your donations count toward this goal!
*The "$93-A-Night" campaign supports our endowment and allows families to stay at The Inn free of charge for as long as they need. Questions? Please contact Fern Stone at 301-451-9453 or stonefj@mail.nih.gov. Information for Media
Sports Ambassador Campaign Media Partners We would like to thank the following media partners for their assistance and generosity in supporting the Sports Ambassador Campaign:
The Sports Ambassador Campaign would also not be possible without the generous support of Formula Sports & Entertainment Group:
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Washington Redskins Linebacker London Fletcher has established himself as a reliable leader and one of the NFL’s most durable players throughout his 11 seasons in the league. Fletcher was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and overcame great personal obstacles with his trademark perseverance and positive attitude. He attended John Carroll University, a highly regarded Jesuit university where he was named Division III National Linebacker of the Year.
Washington Mystics shooting guard Alana Beard, from Shreveport, LA, is one of the top players in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Beard, 26, is known for her contagious smile and ambitious attitude, and has amassed an impressive array of awards with the Mystics and during her college career at Duke, which included graduating with a degree in Sociology. Recognized as one of the best college basketball players in recent history, she finished her four-year Duke reign as the all-time points leader for both men and women. In addition, she was the only female Blue Devil ever to have her jersey retired, and was the consensus National Player of the Year in 2004. Beard was an integral part of the USA Basketball Women's World Championship team in 2006, and helped lead the team to a Bronze medal. Now in her fifth season with the Mystics, Beard is a three-time WNBA All-Star (2005, 2006, 2007) and last season ranked fourth in the league for scoring (18.9) and steals (1.94). 
Caron Butler, 27, is a spectacular All-Star Forward for the NBA's Washington Wizards. Born and raised in Racine, Washington, Butler overcame a troubled childhood to become a rising star of the National Basketball Association. Entering his sixth season, Butler has dedicated himself to giving back to the community. As a teen, Butler was arrested 15 times before the age of 15. It was in a detention center where Butler discovered his skill and passion for basketball. After his release, he made a personal commitment to stay out of trouble and excel on the court. His career began with a scholarship from University of Connecticut with well-known basketball coach Jim Calhoun to play for the UConn Huskies. Butler had an outstanding career and was drafted 10th overall by the Miami Heat in 2002. Butler has helped lead the Washington Wizards to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006 and 2007 and was voted onto the 2007 Eastern Conference All-Star team. Although he has become one of the most successful players in the NBA, Butler has never forgotten his difficult childhood and remains committed to his hometown. He and his wife Andrea Butler have organized several programs to benefit Wisconsin youth. 
