Events & Fundraising
Join us in making a difference in pediatric healthcare
Join us in making a difference in pediatric healthcare
February 28, 2025 - Share your rare disease story!
July 11-17, 2025 | Montreal, Canada - Global gathering of young advocates!
Support our mission through iCAN's fundraising initiatives and events!
Ongoing Campaign
Help send young advocates to the iCAN Summit in Montreal! Your donation supports scholarships, travel, and participation for KIDS DC members.
💰 Scholarship Fund
✈️ Travel Support
🎓 Youth Empowerment
Year-Round Initiative
Purchase iCAN's book to support youth advocacy programs. Every book purchased helps fund training materials and resources for young advocates.
📖 Educational Resource
🎯 Support Programs
⭐ Free with $25+ Donation
Ongoing Support
Your general donation supports all KIDS DC activities including workshops, technology, meeting spaces, and advocacy training programs.
🏗️ Program Support
💻 Technology Needs
📍 Meeting Spaces
Your donations help us provide training, resources, and opportunities for young advocates to make their voices heard in pediatric healthcare.
Provides workshop materials for one young advocate
Sponsors virtual meeting technology for one month
Funds travel expenses for one advocate to attend a conference
Sponsors an entire advocacy training workshop
Educational workshops and training sessions will be announced here. Stay tuned for advocacy training opportunities!
Learn the fundamentals of healthcare advocacy and how to share your story effectively with policymakers and healthcare leaders.
🗣️ Public Speaking Skills
📝 Story Development
🏛️ Policy Engagement
Discover how young people can contribute to pediatric research as advisors, participants, and advocates in clinical studies.
🧪 Research Basics
💭 Advisory Roles
🤝 Collaboration Skills
Learn how to craft and share your healthcare experience in a way that creates change and connects with others effectively.
✨ Narrative Techniques
🎭 Presentation Skills
💡 Impact Strategies
Third Saturday of every month | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Informal gathering to connect with other advocates, share experiences, and plan future initiatives.
📍 Rotating DMV Locations
💰 Free
🍪 Refreshments Provided
First Friday of every month | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Virtual game night for advocates aged 13-18. Build friendships while playing online games together.
💻 Virtual Format
💰 Free
👥 Ages 13-18 Only
Quarterly | Times vary
Family-friendly events including picnics, museum visits, and seasonal activities for advocates and their families.
🏛️ Various DMV Locations
💵 Varies by Activity
👶 All Ages Welcome
Every Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Casual virtual conversations to stay connected, share updates, and support each other.
📹 Video Call Format
💰 Free
🚪 Drop-in Welcome