Survivor Noah Kabia and musical talent joined the band for a few songs as he's done since 2018.

Survivor Payton Oakley presents the Stewardship Award to Charmel McMillan (back right) and to her parents Charles and Melba McMillan (front row)

Jeffrey Toretsky, M.D. (L) receives the 2025 CCF Fighter award.

CCF Board Member Elda Devarie (back left) poses with the Sola family, recognizing survivor Christopher Sola, here with his parents and two younger brothers.

Survivor and 2024 Fighter Awardee Grace Callwood at her volunteer post during the event that she generously offers to assist with each year.

Guests peruse the many items available for silent auction.

Board Member Steve Coomes joins his wife Carolyn on the dance floor, both cherished longtime volunteers for CCF.

Families and supporters alike revel on the dance floor during the band's performance

On November 1, 2025, over 500 guests gathered at the 41st Annual Children’s Cancer Foundation Gala held at Martin’s Crosswinds, in Greenbelt, MD. Since 1984, the CCF Gala has recognized local individuals and companies dedicated to improving the lives of children and families facing a diagnosis of cancer. With the event emceed by retired WJZ Sports Director Mark Viviano, CCF presented the 2025 Hero Award to Georgetown University’s Jeffrey A. Toretsky, M.D. and the Fighter Award to Strategic Factory.  The inaugural Stewardship Award was presented to the McMillan family.

Each year, CCF awards the recipients of the annual Grants during the gala program. CCF awarded both the 2025 Research Grants and Program Grants to partner hospitals and organizations. One special research grant, recognizing a promising young researcher, is the 2025 CCF Giant Food NextGen Awardee, presented this year to Ryan Corbett, Ph.D., Children’s National Hospital.

CCF is grateful to the families, researchers, and community members who attended, and to the event’s corporate sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:  Pepsi

Partnership Sponsors

Dole Fresh Vegetables
JOH
Giant Food
Coca-Cola Consolidated

Platinum Sponsor

Sysco

Gold Sponsors
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Johns Hopkins Division of Pediatric Oncology
Museles Family
Weis Markets

Table Sponsors
Assembly
Azrael Franz Schwab Lipowitz & Solter, LLC
CA Ferolie
Diamond Foods
John and Regina Gates Foundation
Keystone Electric Co.
McCormick & Company
Mitchell Titus
Moonlight
Poole & Kent
Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai
Schmidt Baking
Toretsky Family

Family of Four Sponsors
4C
Hanover Foods
KL Hoffman & Co.
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Vital Farms

Dinner Hour Sponsor
Stein Sperling

Treat Bag Sponsor
Potomac Sprout Company

For the third year, local survivor Hannah Bean, designed the dress worn by CCF President, Tasha Museles. Hannah, and her mother, Erika, collaborated to design and create the dress specifically for the Gala.

Guests enjoyed the sounds of NightLife with a special appearance by survivor and drummer Noah Kabia!

CCF extends its appreciation to the amazing volunteers, businesses and organizations who donated their time and services to make the evening so successful.

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