Getting to HOPE Summit
Ground Transportation • Timing Your Arrival • Managing Your Travel Costs
Getting to the Conference Hotel
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is near Washington, DC, and is served by the two DC airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD). There are several ways to get to the hotel from the airport, including rideshare and shuttle bus services.
Some attendees arrange to share rides with others who are arriving around the same time. Once you've registered, you will have a couple of ways to connect with other attendees in advance.
- There's a private HOPE Summit 2025 Facebook group. Don't be shy about asking to ride share!
- The EventMobi app—launching February 1—is a multipurpose tool for planning your day, getting around at the event, and connecting with other attendees, even in advance. Get more information here.
If you're local to the DC area: The North Bethesda (formerly White Flint) METRO station (Red Line) is located 0.2 miles from the hotel. Get more METRO information here. Additional bus and train options are available. There is also parking at the hotel for $23/day.
Check-in Times
Hotel check-in time is 4 pm. What if you arrive earlier? Here are some tips.
- Head to the hotel front desk as soon as you arrive. If you're early, let the hotel staff know you're there. Sometimes rooms may be ready earlier than the official check-in time; once they know you're on the premises, they may even offer to contact you when your room is ready.
- If you don't want to have to carry around your luggage, ask if they can hold your bag until your room is ready.
- The hotel has comfortable seating in the lobby and lounge areas. Chances are you'll meet other HOPE Summit attendees waiting for the activities to start.
- If you're hungry, you can order a meal in the hotel restaurant (The Corby Kitchen) or pick up a light meal or snack to go at the adjacent Corby Market.
HOPE Summit check-in is expected to start late morning on Friday; the exact time will be posted as soon as it's available.
- Once you've checked in for the conference, be sure to explore the Resource Fair and educational sessions happening all afternoon in the Ballroom.
Travel Costs
While the conference weekend is free, we understand that travel expenses can be a challenge. The travel grant application is now closed. Thank you to all who have applied. However, you can still fund your trip through the Survivor Challenge!
Fundraise Your Way to HOPE Summit with the Survivor Challenge
With the Survivor Challenge, you can raise funds to cover your travel costs and make attending HOPE Summit a reality. Our easy-to-use fundraising platform allows you to create a personalized page and share your story to invite friends, family, and the public to help cover your travel costs.
- Raise $1,500 or more for LUNGevity Foundation by April 1, 2025, and you will be eligible for round-trip US transportation for one person and one hotel room for the conference.
- Raise $2,000 or more by April 1, 2025, you'll be eligible to bring a family member, caregiver, or care partner with you (covering round-trip travel for two and a shared hotel room).
LUNGevity provides the tools, but you have the power to make this happen! We're here to support you every step of the way with resources, coaching, and guidance.
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