Reston, VA | May 4, 2026 – On Saturday, May 2, Brillient was proud to join more than 500 guests at “An Evening for Hope,” the annual gala benefiting The Children’s Inn at NIH. This year’s event moved to the grand setting of the JW Marriott Washington DC, where senior government leaders and executives from across the DC region came together for a night of generosity, connection, and hope.
The evening unfolded beautifully: guests mingled during a networking cocktail reception, bid on items at a silent auction, shared a memorable dinner, and ended the night dancing at a music-filled after party. But more than the celebration, what filled the room was purpose.
The Children’s Inn provides free lodging and vital support to an average of 1,500 families each year while their children undergo treatment at the NIH Clinical Center. These are families navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives while also helping advance groundbreaking medical research. The Inn’s mission is both deeply human and profoundly important: to reduce the burden of illness, make childhood possible, and accelerate discoveries that benefit children everywhere.
By the end of the evening, more than $1.7 million was raised for the kids and families at The Inn.
Brillient is honored to support this cause and the incredible community that shows up for these families year after year. Events like An Evening for Hope remind us why the relationships we build and the causes we champion are at the heart of everything we do.