BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Devotion To Children - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Devotion To Children X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Devotion To Children REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141620 CREATED:20250911T224615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T163248Z UID:17667-1763143200-1763161200@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:31st Red\, Heart & Soul Gala DESCRIPTION:THE RED\, HEART & SOUL GALA\n \n Join us for an evening of elegance and philanthropy to support quality\n education and childcare for local children!\n \n \n SPONSOR THE GALA\n BUY TICKETS\n \n\n \n Share this event:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for event details\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event Photos\n \n This carousel displays a small selection of photos. Click any photo to\n access the full gallery.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n Share:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n The Heart Behind the Gala\n \n Since 1994\, Devotion To Children (DTC) has been improving the lives of\n infants\, toddlers\, and preschoolers in need. The Red\, Heart & Soul\n Gala has become our cornerstone fundraising event—a\n fun-filled yet meaningful night where generosity takes\n center stage.\n \n \n \n Proceeds from the Gala fuel DTC’s programs\, including preschool tuition\n assistance\, the Angel Fund for families in crisis\, and our annual\n Children’s Day which provides school supplies to kids entering\n kindergarten.\n \n \n \n Thanks to your support\, DTC has helped over 3\,000\n children and their families through these initiatives.\n \n \n \n \n “With DTC’s support\, I was able to continue my education\, build my\n career in the medical field\, and create a better future for myself and\n my daughter”\n \n \n — Noemi\, Child’s Parent Supported by DTC Angel Fund Program\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n \n Where Generosity Dresses Up for a Night Out\n \n The Red\, Heart & Soul Gala is a celebration of people who give from the heart. Each year\, the evening\n highlights two\n traditions that make the night especially meaningful: the Adella W. Cumbie Preschool Teacher\n Appreciation Award\, which\n honors devoted educators shaping young children’s earliest years\, and the William H. Lauer Legacy Award\,\n which\n celebrates philanthropists whose generosity inspires hope and opportunity.\n \n \n \n By shining a light on these champions\, the Gala reminds us that together we can lift up families\, open\n doors for\n children\, and create brighter futures. It is a night filled with gratitude\, joy\, and purpose—an evening\n where every\n guest plays a part in making a lasting difference.\n \n\n \n SPONSOR THE GALA\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Save the Date\n \n \n \n \n 🎷\n Theme & Attire\n \n \n Black tie (optional)/Gowns (Red\, Black\, Gold\, or Silver) \n \n Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement\, energy\, and endless dancing! ✨\n Step into the glitz and\n glamour of the Great Gatsby era—where the music never stops and the dance floor keeps calling.\n Come dressed to dazzle in\n your most glamorous sparkles of red\, black\, silver\, or gold\, and let the night sweep you away in\n pure Roaring ’20s\n style. This is your chance to shine\, celebrate\, and dance the night away in true Gatsby fashion!\n \n \n \n\n \n \n 📍\n Venue\n \n \n The Ritz‑Carlton\, Tysons Corner1700 Tysons\n Boulevard\,\n McLean\, VA 22102\n \n Open in Google Maps ↗︎ \n \n \n\n \n \n 📅\n When\n \n \n Date: Friday\, November 14\, 2025 \n Time: 6:00 – 11:00 PM EST \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n What to Expect\n \n Step into an unforgettable evening where celebration meets purpose. Each year\, the Red\, Heart & Soul Gala is\n elevated by\n distinguished emcees\, honorary chairs\, and acclaimed entertainers\,\n creating an atmosphere that balances sophistication with heartfelt impact. It’s also a night to\n reconnect with\n old friends\, meet new ones\, and celebrate the bonds that strengthen our community.\n \n\n \n \n To give you a sense of the magic\, here are some of the moments that have made past Galas so special\,\n leading to the\n excitement of this year’s 2025 celebration.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n 2014\n \n 12th Anniversary\n The 12th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala sparkled with elegance and community\n spirit. The\n evening was emceed by Surae Chinn\, WUSA-TV9 reporter in 2014\, who guided guests\n through a\n night of celebration and philanthropy. A highlight performance by Cuong\n Van brought\n cultural vibrancy and artistry to the stage\, captivating the audience. Together with\n spirited\n auctions and\n heartfelt tributes\, the program reinforced DTC’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty\n through early\n childhood education. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 13th Anniversary\n The 13th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala was an emotional evening\,\n guided by\n Angie Goff\, news anchor at NBC4 Washington in 2015\, as emcee. Guests gathered\n not\n only to\n celebrate DTC’s impact\, but also to honor the life and legacy of William H.\n Lauer\, beloved\n husband of founder Rosemary Tran Lauer\, whose passing that year deeply touched the community.\n \n The night\n blended remembrance with celebration\, featuring heartfelt tributes\, live entertainment\, and\n spirited\n auctions that carried forward his vision of supporting young children in need.\n \n \n \n 2015\n \n\n \n \n 2019\n \n 25th Anniversary\n At our 25th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala\, guests enjoyed an evening filled with\n lively\n performances\, interactive entertainment\, and unforgettable music. The celebration was guided by\n NBC4’s Chief\n Meteorologist Doug Kammerer as emcee\, with Senator Mark Warner\n serving as\n honorary chair.\n \n Together\, they set the tone for a milestone night that honored DTC’s 25 years of\n impact and\n left guests inspired for the future.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 27th Anniversary\n The 27th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala marked DTC’s long-awaited return after the\n pandemic pause\, reuniting the community in person for the first time in two years. Guests were\n transported into a Gatsby-themed evening filled with the glamour and energy of\n the Roaring\n Twenties.\n \n With Senator Mark Warner as Honorary Chair and Doug Kammerer\n returning as emcee to guide the evening\, the night felt both joyful and significant\,\n filled with the energy of reunions and the optimism of a long-awaited reunion.\n \n \n \n 2021\n \n\n \n \n 2024\n \n 30th Anniversary\n \n The 30th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala was a dazzling milestone celebration.\n The evening opened with a show-stopping\n performance by\n Trinity Bosley\, the 2023 Little Miss Maryland Earth USA\, who\n immediately\n captivated the audience and set the tone for the night ahead.\n \n The program also marked a historic\n transition\n as founder Rosemary Tran Lauer officially stepped down as President\,\n symbolizing gratitude\n for the past and hope for the future.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 2025\n \n\n \n Red\, Heart & Soul Gala\n 31st Anniversary\n\n \n This year\, step back in time to the Roaring 20s for an unforgettable evening of glamour\, music\, and giving.\n Inspired by\n The Great Gatsby era\, the celebration promises a night of live jazz\, elegance\, and community impact.\n \n \n Guided by dedicated community leaders and an engaging host\, the program will welcome guests\, honor\n changemakers\, and set\n the stage for a night to remember. To match the energy\, soulful jazz performances will infuse the\n celebration with\n rhythm\, sophistication\, and a touch of swing\, blending community\, class\, and cause.\n \n\n \n SPONSOR THE GALA\n BUY TICKETS\n \n\n \n Guests can look forward to a range of experiences\, including:\n \n\n \n 🍸 A lively cocktail receptionPresenting Campbell\n Moon\n 🍽️ A 5-course dinnerCrafted to perfection\n \n 🎟️ Spirited auctions & rafflesExclusive\n prizes\n 🍷 Cocktail & Wine BarsThroughout the evening\n \n 🍰 Dessert & Coffee StationFor the sweet\n tooths\n 🎶 Dazzling live performancesElevating the\n celebration\n \n \n\n \n Meet the Red\, Heart & Soul Gala Co-Chairs\n \n \n The Red Heart & Soul Gala is proudly led by Co-Chairs Thao Sofo and Wendy\n Marquez\, whose leadership sets the tone for an unforgettable night of giving.\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thao Sofo\n Gala Co‑Chair | Interim President of DTC \n Co-Chair of the Red Heart & Soul Gala\, Thao Sofo is a respected leader in the\n Health IT industry and a devoted advocate\n for her community. Throughout her career\, she has been recognized for her humility\, compassion\,\n and ability to build\n meaningful relationships that inspire trust and collaboration. Beyond her professional work\,\n Thao is deeply committed to\n service\, lending her time and talent to causes that uplift children and families. With her\n vision\, professionalism\, and\n big heart\, she brings both strength and warmth to this year’s celebration\, embodying the spirit\n of leadership and\n community that the Gala represents. \n \n \n \n\n \n Welcome our Red\, Heart & Soul Gala Emcees\n \n \n A trusted duo of dynamic hosts\, Ms. Annie Yu and Mr. Tony Perkins will lead the evening with heart\n and momentum.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Annie Yu\n Gala Emcee | Co-Host & News Anchor\, WUSA9’s “Get Up DC!” \n Co‑host of WUSA9’s “Get Up DC!”\, Ms. Yu is an award-winning journalist and\n respected media personality with deep roots in the Washington\, D.C. community. Over her\n distinguished career as a news anchor and reporter\, she has shared stories that inspire\, inform\,\n and connect people across the region. Beyond the newsroom\, Annie is a passionate advocate for\n education\, equity\, and community service. With her warmth\, professionalism\, and compassion\, she\n is the perfect voice to guide us through the Red Heart & Soul Gala. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tony Perkins\n Gala Co-Emcee | News4 Today Co-Anchor \n \n Tony Perkins is currently a co-anchor on “News4 Today”\, the NBC-owned\n television station in Washington\, D.C.\n \n Tony has been a fixture of the Washington\, D.C. for over thirty years. He may be best known for\n serving at Fox 5 for\n over twenty years; and he was also the weatherman and entertainment reporter on ABC’s “Good\n Morning America.”\n Tony is a former stand-up comedian\, and a two-time Emmy Award winner.\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n Entertainment Lineup\n \n\n \n Welcoming back The WaterSign Jazz Band\, featuring special performances by local jazz vocalists\n Warren Fisher\n and Imani-Grace\, and Campbell Moon setting the tone for our cocktail reception!\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Campbell Moon\n Cocktail Reception \n Campbell Moon is a New York City–based singer\, songwriter\, and producer\n making waves in the indie and R&B scene.\n Inspired by legends like Al Green\, John Mayer\, and Curtis Mayfield\, Moon blends timeless soul\n and modern sensibility\,\n crafting music that feels both classic and fresh. With a sound that captures the emotion of the\n greats through the lens\n of Gen-Z\, he stands out as one of the most exciting new artists to watch — the kind you’ll be\n glad you discovered before\n the rest of the world catches on. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The WaterSign Jazz Band\n Entertainment \n Returning to our stage is the WaterSign Jazz Band\, a distinctive new ensemble\n in the D.C. metro area that brings the\n spirit of the Roaring 20s to life. Their rich sound blends influence from the latter half of the\n 20th century\, offering\n everything from Sinatra to Sanborn\, Coltrane to Correa\, and much more in between. Audiences are\n swept into the\n smoky sophistication of jazz clubs\, infused with the vibrant energy of the Jazz Age. With every\n performance\, WaterSign\n Jazz Band recreates the magic of a bygone era when music\, rhythm\, and joy ruled the night. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Warren Fisher\n Jazz Vocalist \n A vocalist with timeless charm\, Warren Fisher embodies the smooth\n sophistication of the classic crooners. With his\n velvet baritone and magnetic stage presence\, he transports audiences straight to a 1920s\n speakeasy\, where jazz standards\n and soulful ballads ignite the dance floor. His performances are both nostalgic and\n unforgettable. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Imani-Grace\n Jazz Vocalist \n Imani-Grace is a dazzling new voice whose artistry perfectly captures the\n romance and allure of the Jazz Age. With\n elegance\, warmth\, and a touch of modern flair\, she delivers performances that echo the glamour\n of the Gatsby era while\n speaking to the soul of today. Her voice shimmers with the spirit of the Roaring 20s\, leaving\n audiences enchanted long\n after the final note. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Fred Astaire Dance Studio\n Dance Performance \n Yehor Kupriianov and Alina Kupriianova are the talented owners of Fred\n Astaire Dance Studios in Falls Church. Originally\n from Ukraine\, they’ve spent over two decades mastering and teaching ballroom styles including\n International Latin\,\n Standard\, American Smooth\, and Rhythm. Known for their elegance\, warmth\, and precision\, Yehor\n and Alina have performed\n and taught across the U.S.\, inspiring dancers of all levels. At this year’s Gala\, they will open\n the dance floor with\n the evening’s first dance and have generously donated a pair of dance-class packages to our\n silent auction. \n \n \n\n \n\n \n SPONSOR THE GALA\n BUY TICKETS\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n A Tradition of Honoring Excellence\n \n \n \n  \n \n \n William H. Lauer\n Legacy Award\n The William H. Lauer Legacy Award is named after Rosemary Tran Lauer’s late husband\, the first Legacy\n Award recipient. This award is given in recognition to an individual\, with a proven record of\n exceptional generosity of financial or other support\, who demonstrates outstanding charitable\n responsibility\, and encourages others to take on philanthropic leadership roles in the community that\n impact children. \n \n \n This individual has also supported the mission of Devotion To Children of\n providing access to high-quality early childhood educational programs for pre-school children from\n financially challenged families.\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Honorees \n Previous Awardees\n \n\n \n \n \n CV\n \n \n Charles A. Veatch\n 2011 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n CV\n \n \n Casey Veatch\n 2011 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n William H. Lauer\n 2012 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n William H. Lauer is remembered as a man of integrity\, generosity\, and\n unwavering devotion to family and community. As\n the late husband of Devotion To Children’s founder\, Rosemary Tran Lauer\, he stood as a\n pillar of support during the\n organization’s earliest days\, championing its mission to give every child the opportunity to\n thrive. A believer in the\n power of education and compassion\, his life reflected a deep commitment to helping others\n reach their potential.\n \n In recognition of his enduring impact\, Devotion To Children established the William H. Lauer\n Legacy Award\, with Mr.\n Lauer as its first honoree. This award continues to honor individuals whose leadership\,\n philanthropy\, and dedication\n mirror the values he lived by\, ensuring that his spirit of service carries forward to future\n generations.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Ken Plum\n 2013 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Honorable Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum is remembered as one of Virginia’s longest-serving and\n most dedicated public\n servants. A retired teacher and Fairfax County Public Schools administrator\, he devoted his\n career to advancing\n education\, civic engagement\, and community well-being. Over more than four decades in the\n Virginia House of Delegates\,\n Ken became a trusted voice on issues ranging from public education to environmental\n stewardship\, earning recognition\n from countless organizations for his leadership and advocacy. His legacy is reflected not\n only in the policies he\n championed but also in the lives he touched and the institutions that continue to bear his\n influence\, including the Plum\n Center for Lifelong Learning in Fairfax County.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Cleveland\n 2014 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Cleveland is widely respected for his decades of leadership in commercial real estate\n development and community\n engagement. Known as an authority on planned communities\, he has shared his expertise as\n both an executive and\n consultant while remaining deeply committed to philanthropy. Jim has played an instrumental\n role in supporting\n organizations that enrich community life\, including the YMCA Fairfax County in Reston and\n the Greater Reston Arts Center\n (GRACE). His career reflects not only professional accomplishment but also a lasting\n dedication to building stronger\n communities.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Cleveland\n 2014 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Cleveland has built a distinguished career helping leaders and organizations achieve\n their full potential. A\n visionary nonprofit and business leader\, she guided major organizations through periods of\n growth and left a lasting\n mark on the Northern Virginia region. Her leadership has been recognized across sectors\,\n from her work with Habitat for\n Humanity of Northern Virginia to her ongoing commitment to advancing civic engagement and\n community development. Karen\n continues to be known for her ability to inspire collaboration\, strengthen institutions\, and\n champion service at every\n level.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Cumbie\n 2015 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Cumbie is a respected business and community leader with decades of\n experience in commercial real estate as CEO\n and principal of NVCommercial\, NVRetail\, and the Metro Realty Group. He has overseen major\n projects across the\n Washington\, D.C.\, and Denver regions while also serving in leadership roles with Inova\n Health System\, the Fairfax County\n Chamber of Commerce\, and NAIOP\, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.\n Recognized for his expertise and\n civic commitment\, he has been appointed to multiple Virginia boards and commissions\, and he\n remains a long-time\n supporter of Devotion To Children.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Joseph L. Ritchey\n 2016 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph L. Ritchey is a distinguished leader in commercial real estate and\n community development\, best known as Principal\n Broker of Prospective Inc. and for his role in shaping Reston Town Center into a nationally\n recognized model of urban\n planning and design. Throughout his career\, he has combined professional excellence with\n deep civic involvement\, serving\n on boards and lending his expertise to organizations spanning the arts\, healthcare\,\n education\, business\, and\n transportation. Widely honored for his contributions\, Ritchey embodies a lasting commitment\n to building stronger\n communities through vision\, leadership\, and service.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Silverwood\n 2017 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Silverwood is a respected leader in real estate development and\n management\, serving as President and CEO of\n Silverwood Associates\, Inc. and Silverwood Management\, Inc.\, as well as a partner in\n Silverwood Investments\, LLC. With\n decades of experience\, he has overseen the acquisition\, renovation\, and management of\n thousands of residential units and\n extensive commercial space throughout the Washington\, D.C. metropolitan region and beyond.\n Committed to strengthening\n communities\, he has contributed his expertise through service on numerous boards and\n advisory groups\, including the\n Arlington Free Clinic\, the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization\, and housing policy\n committees at both state and\n national levels. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to building not only successful\n projects\, but also\n opportunities that enhance the lives of families and neighborhoods.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Ronald D. Paul\n 2018 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ronald D. Paul is a distinguished banking and community leader who served as\n Chairman\, President\, and CEO of Eagle\n Bancorp\, Inc. and EagleBank\, the largest community bank headquartered in the Washington\,\n D.C. area. Under his\n leadership\, the bank grew to billions in assets and became a cornerstone of regional\n economic life. Widely recognized\n for his vision and impact\, he has been honored with numerous awards\, including induction\n into the Washington Business\n Hall of Fame and recognition as “Community Banker of the Year” by the Independent Community\n Bankers of America. Beyond\n business\, he has devoted himself to philanthropy and service\, establishing the EagleBank\n Foundation to support\n healthcare\, education\, and research\, and founding the Ron and Joy Paul Kidney Center at\n George Washington University.\n Together with his wife Joy\, he has been celebrated for his generosity\, leadership\, and\n lasting contributions to the\n community.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n DB\n \n Darren Bernstein\n 2019 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darren Bernstein of Bernstein Management\, Inc. is a dedicated supporter of\n early childhood education and community\n service. Inspired by the mission of Devotion To Children in 2004\, he has played a vital role\n in advancing programs that\n provide access to quality early learning for children from economically disadvantaged\n families. Beyond his commitment to\n DTC\, Darren has volunteered his time with organizations such as KEEN\, Get Well Networks\, and\n the Chabad communities of\n Fairfax and Tysons Corner. His generosity\, leadership\, and sustained dedication to children\n and families embody the\n values of the William H. Lauer Legacy Award.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n CC\n \n Charles P. Cocke\n 2020 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n ALO\n \n Amos-Leon Otis\n 2021 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n HT\n \n Hooshang Tebyanian\n 2022 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Christopher P. MacNamara\n 2023 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher P. MacNamara is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at\n Merrill Lynch Wealth Management\,\n recognized among the top tier of financial advisors worldwide. Since joining Merrill Lynch\n in 1995\, he has built a\n distinguished career focused on managing investment portfolios with an emphasis on\n efficiency and long-term value. A\n founding member of the MacNamara\, Tran\, Mason\, Harting & Burnette Group\, he brings deep\n expertise in investment strategy\n and client service. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Ithaca College and\n earned the Certified Investment\n Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation through the Wharton School of the University of\n Pennsylvania. Selected as one of\n only 35 Merrill Financial Advisors nationwide to attend Harvard Business School’s executive\n program\, he exemplifies\n leadership in his profession while remaining deeply committed to his family and community in\n Potomac\, Maryland\, where he\n lives with his wife and three sons.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Scott C. Plein\n 2024 Award Recipient\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scott C. Plein is the founding principal of Equinox Investments\, LLC\, a Northern Virginia\n real estate development\n company recognized for advancing projects that balance growth with environmental\n stewardship. With over four decades of\n experience\, he has led efforts such as the Villages of Piedmont at Leopold’s Preserve\, which\n dedicates hundreds of acres\n to conservation and education. Through his nonprofit White House Farm Foundation\, Scott has\n expanded opportunities for\n young people to connect with nature\, while also administering scholarships to support future\n environmental leaders. An\n active philanthropist\, he has served on numerous boards and initiatives supporting\n ecological health\, children\, and\n families across the region\, reflecting his lifelong commitment to building stronger\n communities and protecting the\n environment.\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Adella W. Cumbie\n Preschool Appreciation Award\n The Devotion To Children Preschool Appreciation Award in honor of Adella W. Cumbie is named after a North\n Carolina preschool innovator who became a Head Start teacher in the first year of the program. Mrs.\n Cumbie passed away in 2013. She was the mother of local businessman Mr. Stephen Cumbie. \n With this award\, we hope to continue support Mrs. Cumbie’s vision of providing educational opportunities\n to children of preschool ages irrespective of their background. We hope to accomplish this by\n recognizing and rewarding individuals in the world of early childhood education that emulate the\n qualities that were near and dear to Mrs. Cumbie’s heart and were reflected through her actions. \n \n \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Honorees \n Previous Awardees\n \n\n \n \n \n 2018 Award Recipients\n \n Kathleen Dade\n \n \n Suzy Corry\n \n \n Jennifer Toth\n \n \n Ana Kuniholm\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 2019 Award Recipients\n Mirna Garcia\n Sheila Howell\n Laurie Johnson\n Reggie Vaval\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 2021 Award Recipient\n Claudia Nataren\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 2022 Award Recipient\n Brenna Diamantes\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 2023 Award Recipient\n Jasmeet Kaur\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n 2024 Award Recipients\n Brielle Quigley\n Melissa Landaverde\n Le T Dung Le\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Our Sponsors\n \n We are grateful to the businesses and organizations whose support\n has made a lasting impact through this event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Cheryl & Michael Sawyers \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Bobby Norman \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Ken Knueven \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Scott Gray \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Bang Trinh \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Marquez Foundation \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor the Gala\n \n Your sponsorship directly expands access to quality childcare and\n early learning opportunities for local families. Sponsorship\n packages include premium seating\, brand recognition across print and\n digital channels\, and visibility throughout the program.\n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsor –\n $25\,000+\n \n \n \n Presented as the\n EVENT SPONSOR\n of the Gala\n \n \n Opportunity for a Sponsor representative to give 1-3 minutes of\n remarks during the dinner program\n \n Two premiere tables of ten\n \n Opportunity to participate in the distribution of awards during\n the program\n \n \n Company logo will be placed prominently throughout the event\n \n \n Recognition at events hosted by Devotion To Children for one\n year\n \n Unique Devotion To Children logo pin\n \n \n SPONSOR NOW\n \n \n \n \n Diamond – $15\,000+\n \n \n \n Presented as a\n DIAMOND SPONSOR\n of the Gala\n \n Two premiere tables of ten\n \n Recognition in all print and digital materials for one year\n \n \n Recognition at events hosted by Devotion To Children for one\n year\n \n \n Company logo and link included on the Devotion To Children\n website for one year\n \n Exclusive one page ad in the evening program\n \n \n SPONSOR NOW\n \n \n \n Ruby – $10\,000+\n \n \n Presented as a\n RUBY SPONSOR\n of the Gala\n \n One premiere ten person table\n \n Recognition in all print and digital materials for one year\n \n \n Recognition at events hosted by Devotion To Children for one\n year\n \n Exclusive half page ad in the evening program\n \n \n SPONSOR NOW\n \n \n \n \n Platinum – $6\,000+\n \n \n \n Presented as a\n PLATINUM SPONSOR\n of the Gala\n \n One premiere ten person table\n \n Recognition in all print and digital materials for one year\n \n \n \n SPONSOR NOW\n \n \n \n Additional Opportunities\n \n Information on other levels of sponsorships can be found below.\n \n \n Gold sponsor\n Silver Sponsor\n Print Sponsor\n A/V Sponsor\n Video/Photography Sponsor\n Flower Sponsor\n DJ Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Prefer paper?\n Check out the 2025 Sponsorship Package! \n \n Sponsorship Package\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/gala/ LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton\, 1700 Tysons Boulevard\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141620 CREATED:20250206T181225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T210350Z UID:16740-1746950400-1746957600@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Run DESCRIPTION:Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join our mission at the 16th annual Mother’s Day 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run at 1575 Browns Chapel Rd\, Reston\, VA 20194. A one mile fun run/ walk is also available! The race is a celebration of Mother’s Day and a dedication to all fabulous moms. Guests enjoy a commemorative race shirt\, free high-resolution photos\, and post-race refreshments all while celebrating amazing moms! \n\nOnly with your generosity can we provide the support that can truly make a difference for these disadvantaged families within our community. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope to see you at this year’s run! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKindly submit your logo in Vector EPS format (High-resolution EPS or JPG are also acceptable) to Mohit@devotiontochildren.org by April 10\, 2025. \nFor Sponsorship inquiries via email\, please contact Ban@devotiontochildren.org. \n \nChecks may be mailed to: \nDevotion To Children\n1939 Roland Clarke Place Suite 110\nReston\, VA 20191\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nShare on Facebook\n\n\nShare on Twitter URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/mothers-day-run-2025/ LOCATION:Browns Chapel Road\, 1575 Browns Chapel Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20194\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-06-at-1.10.55-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141621 CREATED:20240120T184436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T144522Z UID:16545-1732298400-1732316400@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:30th Red\, Heart & Soul Gala DESCRIPTION:Devotion To Children’s 30th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tysons Corner is our annual fundraising event. A fun-filled and meaningful event with live and silent auctions\, delicious food\, a dance performance by a local children’s organizations\, and more. \nBusiness professionals gather to recognize and appreciate outstanding preschool teachers and local philanthropists for their commitment in supporting Devotion To Children’s mission and program activities. \nATTIRE:\nBlack Tie and Red \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\nVolunteer URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/red-heart-soul-gala-2/ LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton\, 1700 Tysons Boulevard\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141621 CREATED:20170630T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T152108Z UID:15476-1723289400-1723300200@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:Annual Children's Day Event DESCRIPTION:Graduating to Kindergarten is a major milestone for a child and his/her family. We make it special by inviting the children to a fun event at a local Volunteer Fire Department where they will go home with backpacks filled with school supplies\, plus a $100 gift card/family. \nThe Annual Children’s Day is one of our programs that we host for rising kindergartners from our Partner Schools and is not open to the public.  We appreciate any financial donations to help us make this program a success! \nHelp children be prepared for Kindergarten! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/annual-childrens-day-event/ CATEGORIES:Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/backpacks_1024px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141622 CREATED:20170514T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T132812Z UID:10803-1715500800-1715508000@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:Mother's Day Run DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join our mission at the 15th annual Mother’s Day 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run at 1575 Browns Chapel Rd\, Reston\, VA 20194. A one mile fun run/ walk is also available! The race is a celebration of Mother’s Day and a dedication to all fabulous moms. Guests enjoy a commemorative race shirt\, free high-resolution photos\, and post-race refreshments all while celebrating amazing moms! \n\nOnly with your generosity can we provide the support that can truly make a difference for these disadvantaged families within our community. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope to see you at this year’s run! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nKindly submit your logo in Vector EPS format (High-resolution EPS or JPG are also acceptable) to Ban@devotiontochildren.org by April 10\, 2024. \nFor Sponsorship inquiries via email\, please contact Ban@devotiontochildren.org. \n\nChecks may be mailed to: \nDevotion To Children\n1939 Roland Clarke Place Suite 110\nReston\, VA 20191\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nShare on Facebook\n\n\nShare on Twitter URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/mothers-day-run/ LOCATION:Browns Chapel Road\, 1575 Browns Chapel Rd\, Reston\, VA\, 20194\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Screenshot-2024-04-02-at-10.10.37-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141622 CREATED:20170702T120000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T183404Z UID:13772-1699639200-1699657200@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:29th Red\, Heart & Soul Gala DESCRIPTION:Devotion To Children’s 29th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tysons Corner is our annual fundraising event. A fun-filled and meaningful event with live and silent auctions\, delicious food\, a dance performance by a local children’s organizations\, and more. \nBusiness professionals gather to recognize and appreciate outstanding preschool teachers and local philanthropists for their commitment in supporting Devotion To Children’s mission and program activities. \nATTIRE:\nBlack Tie and Red \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\nVolunteer URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/red-heart-soul-gala-old/ LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton\, 1700 Tysons Boulevard\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2023_Red_Heart_Soul_Gala.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141622 CREATED:20230804T181649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T214006Z UID:16418-1668794400-1668812400@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:28th Red\, Heart & Soul Gala DESCRIPTION:Devotion To Children’s 28th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala is our annual fundraising event. A fun-filled and meaningful event with live and silent auctions\, delicious food\, a dance performance by a local children’s organizations\, and more. \nBusiness professionals gather to recognize and appreciate outstanding preschool teachers and local philanthropists for their commitment in supporting Devotion To Children’s mission and program activities. \nATTIRE:\nBlack tie and red URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/28th-red-heart-soul-gala/ CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2022-gala.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T141622 CREATED:20230804T181611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T145917Z UID:16416-1637344800-1637362800@www.devotiontochildren.org SUMMARY:27th Red\, Heart & Soul Gala DESCRIPTION:Devotion To Children’s 27th Anniversary Red\, Heart & Soul Gala is our annual fundraising event. A fun-filled and meaningful event with live and silent auctions\, delicious food\, a dance performance by a local children’s organizations\, and more. \nBusiness professionals gather to recognize and appreciate outstanding preschool teachers and local philanthropists for their commitment in supporting Devotion To Children’s mission and program activities. \nATTIRE:\nBlack tie and red URL:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/event/27th-red-heart-soul-gala/ CATEGORIES:Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.devotiontochildren.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2021-Invitation.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR