From Carolyn Sanford <[email protected]>
Subject Join Us for Children’s Defense Fund’s National Celebration of Joy 2025!
Date October 31, 2025 3:01 PM
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** Don’t miss this night of legacy, leadership, and love.
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Dear John,

Don’t miss your chance to join us at Children’s Defense Fund’s National Celebration of Joy 2025 ([link removed]) —a dynamic evening honoring community, resilience, and leadership in the ongoing fight for justice for America’s children.

This signature event brings together changemakers, advocates, and supporters from across the country to celebrate a shared commitment to child well-being and raise vital support for Children’s Defense Fund. The night will honor Advocates for Joy the Honorable Bennie Thompson, Cristina Jiménez Moreta, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and feature entertainment from Dove Award-winning Gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson and celebrity deejay Beauty and the Beatz. Veteran advocate and strategist Brittany Packnett Cunningham will emcee this inspiring evening.

November 5, 2025

6:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 pm Dinner

The Schuyler Ballroom of The Hamilton Hotel

1001 14th St NW

Washington, DC xxxxxx


Meet Our Host Committee:

We are honored to be supported by a distinguished group of leaders who embody the spirit of CDF’s work and who are helping make this celebration possible:

Zack Boyers, Host Committee Chair

Marty Rodgers, Host Committee Chair
Rev. Don Darius Butler, The Concord Fellowship, CDF Board Chair

Bryan Beasley, Marsh & McLennan Agency

Lan Bentsen

Rev. Thomas Bowen

Dr. Victoria Gholar, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Keecha Harris, Keecha Harris & Associates

Liz and Don Thompson, The CAFE Group

Daniel Welch, Morgan Stanley

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Children's Defense Fund

When we gather in joy, we renew our collective strength to make lasting change. Your presence makes this moment even brighter.
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With gratitude,

Carolyn Sanford

Director of Development
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