Our Stories
Hope, Discovery, and Gratitude
Every child, teen, and young adult who comes to The Children’s Inn at NIH brings a powerful and unique journey. Behind each stay is a story of resilience, medical discovery, and hope for the future. Our community is also shaped by the compassion of dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters—each with their own meaningful connection to our mission.
Explore these inspiring stories and see how lives are being changed every day through care, research, and unwavering support.
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![Dr. Anthony Letai, Dr. Brigitte Widemann, and Dr. Jack Shern join The Inn community to discuss Advancing Hope: The Future of Pediatric Research]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783096433/childrensinnorg7/ekjb3bhlfr7xykopjboi/DSC08157-scaled.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Anthony Letai, Dr. Brigitte Widemann, and Dr. Jack Shern join The Inn community to discuss Advancing Hope: The Future of Pediatric Research
![A woman with blonde hair and a white shirt is in the foreground, while a logo for "The Children's Inn at NIH" is in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782147887/childrensinnorg7/bu5sm8eyb8oi0zqgqqrm/Ashley-Press-release-scaled.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782147887/childrensinnorg7/bu5sm8eyb8oi0zqgqqrm/Ashley-Press-release-scaled.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782147887/childrensinnorg7/bu5sm8eyb8oi0zqgqqrm/Ashley-Press-release-scaled.png","width":800}])
She joins The Inn leadership team in July
![A smiling woman with short gray hair and a navy blazer is pictured on the left, while a logo for "The Children's Inn at NIH" with a blue square, a white crescent, and a yellow star is on the right.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782148018/childrensinnorg7/jhjcjcpb73atgy2wssjg/Fern-Press-release38-scaled.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782148018/childrensinnorg7/jhjcjcpb73atgy2wssjg/Fern-Press-release38-scaled.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782148018/childrensinnorg7/jhjcjcpb73atgy2wssjg/Fern-Press-release38-scaled.png","width":800}])
The Inn’s Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer will remain in a part-time role
![A group of people gathered looking at a women speaking at a microphone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779904228/childrensinnorg7/jhujvq42vaewv6tf10py/DSC06097-e1779370021136.jpg","width":1795}])
On Tuesday, May 19, The Children’s Inn at NIH welcomed a diverse and enthusiastic audience for its Open House event
![A woman in a blue off-the-shoulder dress smiles at a podium in front of a backdrop with "The Children's Inn at NIH" logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778704318/childrensinnorg7/iqqbubvidjadntqtrvdi/HopeMomSpeaking2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778704318/childrensinnorg7/iqqbubvidjadntqtrvdi/HopeMomSpeaking2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778704318/childrensinnorg7/iqqbubvidjadntqtrvdi/HopeMomSpeaking2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778704318/childrensinnorg7/iqqbubvidjadntqtrvdi/HopeMomSpeaking2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778704318/childrensinnorg7/iqqbubvidjadntqtrvdi/HopeMomSpeaking2026.png","width":1418}])
On Saturday, May 2, The Children’s Inn at NIH hosted its 12th annual An Evening for Hope gala
![A woman wearing sunglasses and a cardigan sits on a ledge with a laptop and a blue tumbler, while a white cane rests beside her on the sidewalk, with a blurred urban street in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778702113/childrensinnorg7/byppm08tcmcq62bwsuv8/Ana-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778702113/childrensinnorg7/byppm08tcmcq62bwsuv8/Ana-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778702113/childrensinnorg7/byppm08tcmcq62bwsuv8/Ana-1.png","width":640}])
Four times, leukemia delivered body blows that threatened the life and career of the young doctor. Four times, Ana punched back. Now, she wants to help others do the same.
![couple sitting at a desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778698644/childrensinnorg7/mjdwua3piwmdben7mjvj/Susan-and-Rod-1.jpg","width":2048}])
Married couple Susan and Ron find different ways to use their talents to help at The Inn
![families at the White House for the annual egg roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775667358/childrensinnorg7/zwoenloqfwnuetomp2qv/WH-eggroll-IMG_6697.jpg","width":1920}])
Families and staff members from The Children’s Inn at NIH attended the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, taking part in a tradition that dates back to the Rutherford B. Hayes administration in 1878.