For more than three decades, Devotion To Children’s Red, Heart & Soul Gala has brought community together to celebrate early childhood, honor local champions, and power year-round programs for families across Northern Virginia.

Each year, guests and sponsors help recognize standout preschool teachers with the Adella W. Cumbie Preschool Teacher Appreciation Award and visionary philanthropists with the William H. Lauer Legacy Award—two traditions that speak to the heart of our mission.