Kennedy Krieger Institute’s events are the perfect opportunity to put your organization’s brand in front of thousands of families and businesses in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area, while at the same time helping the nearly 30,000 children and families that we serve each year.
Support from corporate and individual partners enable Kennedy Krieger to sustain and grow our patient care programs, our research initiatives and our educational opportunities for children and young adults, while enhancing awareness and positive perception of your brand.
Sponsorship benefits may include:
- Free tickets to share with your employees or customers
- Volunteer opportunities for your employees
- Opportunities for the display of signage at our events
- Brand recognition
- And much more!
Our signature events attract thousands of participants—and major media coverage. As a sponsor, you will share those spotlights and send a strong message to your customers, partners and employees that you’re making a difference in the lives of children and young adults with special needs and our shared community.
Our events have received awards and recognition from the following local publications.
Premier Social and Networking Events:
Overview: This spring, The Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) for Kennedy Krieger Institute is proud to introduce Hope in Bloom, a signature event debuting at the M&T Bank Exchange. A vibrant and elegant cocktail style celebration, the event will bring together WIN members, community supporters, and philanthropic leaders to honor connection, renewal, and the transformative power of giving. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening featuring a strolling dinner with creative passed fare, small plate stations and craft cocktails, amid a backdrop of one of the most stunning and historic venues in Baltimore.
Impact: In 2026, Hope in Bloom, you will directly fund The Fairmount Toddler and Preschool playground; a fully accessible playground for children aged 0-5, served by Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Fairmount Rehabilitation programs. Your generosity will transform an empty space into a therapeutic environment where some of our youngest children can build strength, confidence, and joy through play. SPONSORSHIP
Opportunities: $2,500–$20,000
Overview: The Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) for Kennedy Krieger will host a fall event at Cece’s of Roland Park, which has quickly become an unparalleled dining destination. While enjoying delicious food, live music, and an open-air courtyard, guests will have the opportunity to support our programs that provide hope for patients and students served by Kennedy Krieger.
Impact: Each year, WIN’s signature fall event funds a priority initiative, program or piece of equipment through the generosity of more than 100 community partners. Over the past nine years, sponsors and guests have raised more than $400,000.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $1,000–$7,500
Overview: Kennedy Krieger's signature gala celebrates the Institute's mission of empowering patients and students, and their families, to pursue all that’s possible, while also recognizing the Institute's sponsoring organizations. Invitees include corporate and philanthropic audiences in the Baltimore-D.C.-Northern Virginia region (and beyond). This exquisite biennial evening will include a creative VIP reception; inventive craft cocktails; a seated, chef-designed dinner; enticing desserts; dancing; and live, exciting entertainment.
Impact: Attendees will experience a one-of-a-kind evening, with the opportunity to hear—firsthand—stories of relentless hope, remarkable resilience and extraordinary strength. All proceeds will go toward improving the lives of the tens of thousands of children, adolescents and adults with nervous system diseases, disorders and injuries who turn to us each year. Kennedy Krieger is renowned for its comprehensive approach, combining cutting-edge research, compassionate clinical care, and specialized educational programs, ensuring that each patient receives tailored support and empowering them to reach their fullest potential
Sponsorship Opportunities: $5,000–$100,000
Family-Friendly Events:
Overview: Held at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, this event welcomes 1,500-plus participants and offers a 5K race, lowmileage walk and finish-line activities featuring adaptive games, entertainment and refreshments, the famous Mascot Dance Party, and much more. Participants enjoy ROAR swag, fundraising prizes and incentives, and giveaways.
Impact: Since the 2005 inaugural event, ROAR for Kids has raised more than $3.5 million for the Institute’s patients, students and programs.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $500–$15,000, plus many volunteer opportunities for employees, and sponsors will enjoy free event registrations, free zoo admissions and on-site promotional opportunities
Overview: Held annually on Thanksgiving weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, this event is a holiday tradition eagerly anticipated by families throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. It features the display and sale of hundreds of one-of-a- kind, designer-decorated holiday trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses created by local businesses, individuals, schools and community groups. Adding to the fun are dozens of seasonal vendors, an elaborate working train display, strolling entertainment, free visits with Santa and more.
Impact: Since its inception, the Festival of Trees has welcomed one million-plus visitors and has raised more than $26 million to support the Institute’s patients, students and programs.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $2,500–$25,000, plus many volunteer opportunities for employees
Sporting Events:
Overview: Held at the Country Club of Maryland in Baltimore, this annual event benefits the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI™) and includes lunch, a shotgun start, a goody bag, raffles, contests and a dinner reception.
Impact: CASSI is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary program serving children, families and professionals in the autism community. CASSI combines clinical services, research and training programs to help children and teens with autism pursue all that’s possible, enrich their experiences, empower them and their families, and promote well-being through evidence-based approaches.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $150–$10,000 for showcasing sponsor’s brand with regional businesses and participating golfers
Overview: Following the successful launch in 2025 of the area's first adaptive pickleball tournament for all levels of athletes, the family-friendly event will return in fall 2026. Never played pickleball before? No worries! There will be a beginners’ clinic as well as games for newcomers, proficient players, adaptive athletes, and mixed doubles. Expect the usual Team Kennedy Krieger camaraderie and fun!
Impact: Team Kennedy Krieger has made a tremendous impact, raising funds and awareness for the amazing patients and families we serve every day. Over the last 13 years, we have raised more than $1 million! Funds raised support the training needs of patients with disabilities who participate in Kennedy Krieger adaptive sports events, as well as scholarships to the Institute’s Wellness Center, new therapy equipment, patient participation in marathons across the country, and adaptive and recreational sports and activities, such as wheelchair lacrosse and adaptive surfing. The team also donates funds back to Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $500–$10,000
Corporate and Employee Engagement Opportunities:
Overview: This conference supports our Neurodiversity at Work Program initiatives and empowers employers to build a dynamic workforce and enhance the workplace. Sponsors have a unique networking opportunity to connect with hundreds of professionals from nonprofit organizations and multinational companies committed to improving employment and/or higher education success and outcomes for the neurodiverse workforce.
Impact: Through collective impact, conference attendees engage in dynamic discussions, learn from expert presenters, and build a network of change-makers who promote diverse and inclusive employment practices.
Sponsorship Opportunities: $500–$50,000