Hope Cocktail Reception
The Hope Cocktail Reception is our annual fundraising event that celebrates our mission to “SERVE DIFFERENT” by transforming the lives of children and families in need by helping them grow, learn, and cultivate a better future.
This event is Hope’s premier fundraising opportunity that highlights the amazing work of our corporate and program partners, generous donors, and dedicated staff and volunteers. It’s our way of celebrating the work that has been done so far with an eye to the future and the possibilities of expanding that work and growing its impact in the DC area and beyond.
Guests enjoy an evening of gourmet food, adult beverages, live entertainment, silent auction, keynote speeches from prominent and inspirational guests, and much more. With so much to celebrate and more to look forward to, we’re certain this event will be a special night for all!
See below for highlights from each year we’ve hosted the event, including pictures and videos from each event.
2022 Hope Gala “We Rise Together”
2022 Spirit of Hope Honoree: Cavanaugh Bell Chief Positivity Creator, Cool & Dope
Speakers: Kristen Powers, WJLA News Reporter Catherine Buell, Head of Amazon Community Development
2019 Hope Gala
“Building Bridges”
2019 Spirit of Hope Honoree: Ms. Jeanne Lakin, Rwandan Genocide Survivor and Child Advocate
Speakers: Mr. Baseem Youssef, Comedian and talk show host & Ms. Sherine Tadros, Hope Board Member
2018 Hope Gala
“Light the Night”
2018 Spirit of Hope Honoree: Ms. Sherine Tadros, Head of Amnesty International at the United Nations
Speakers: Dr. Kurt Newman, CEO, Children’s National Medical Center & Mr. Vincent Gray, former Mayor, District of Columbia
2017 Hope Gala
“Run for Hope”
2017 Spirit of Hope Honoree: Dr. Levi Rizk, in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment of running over 3,000 miles in 100 days to raise funds and awareness for our new pediatric mobile health clinic
Speakers: Dr. Martin Makary, Chief, Islet Transplant Surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital & Dr. Marcee White, Medical Director, Children’s National Health System