In 2006, the Georgetown Jingle was created by the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, JDS Designs, Inc., The Washington Design Center, and the Georgetown BID to raise money for pediatric oncology programs in the Washington DC Metro area. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses, restaurants, and design professionals, the inaugural Georgetown Jingle raised $275,000 for the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood & Marrow Transplantation Program at Georgetown University Hospital. Since its debut, the Georgetown Jingle has raised $1.3M for the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Program as well as the Cancer Survivorship Program.

The Georgetown Jingle is a holiday extravaganza and philanthropic event that celebrates the fashions of the holiday season and supports families battling cancer. This unique and fun event brings together designers, businesses and families for an evening of design, fashion, and unique culinary experiences in the five-star, five-diamond atmosphere of the Four Seasons Hotel Washington. The event, designed with families in mind, features a winter wonderland of Christmas trees created by celebrated designers; tastings from DC Metro restaurants; a children’s workshop complete with Santa; and a silent auction full of fabulous gifts.

Our fundraising goal in 2010 is $400,000, which again will benefit Georgetown University Hospital and their Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program as well as their Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program. Dr. Aziza Shad, Program Director of both initiatives, leads an extraordinary team of internationally-recognized specialists in the field of pediatric cancer and blood disorders at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center – the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Washington, DC area. Dr. Shad and her team are also well-known for their compassionate care – taking into account the entire family and their individual needs. These doctors provide treatment in an atmosphere that allows their young patients to simply act like kids – even while they are battling cancer. This is accomplished through a team of dedicated art therapists, social workers, chaplains and psychologists who work closely with Dr. Shad’s team. Proceeds from the Georgetown Jingle will support these remarkable programs at Georgetown University Hospital that will benefit hundreds of children battling AND surviving cancer in our area. Your generosity will make a significant difference in the lives of these children and their families – giving them hope for a cure … and for a future.