An evening to support JDRF s mission to create a world without type 1 diabetes. Lori & Brad Schur. Loraine Smith & Osnat Rosen

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1 Upstate Gala Saturday, March 17, 2018 An evening t supprt JDRF s missin t create a wrld withut type 1 diabetes Hnrees: Lri & Brad Schur Gala Chairs: Lraine Smith & Osnat Rsen Fund A Cure Chairs: Rn & Tammy Malne Venue: Hyatt Regency, 220 N Main Street, Greenville, SC Highlights: Silent and extrardinary live auctin Ccktails and gurmet dinner Special recgnitin t ur lyal supprters, past and present After party with dancing Themed black-tie attire GALA INFORMATION We invite yu t jin us at the 2018 JDRF Irish Fr A Cure Gala. This signature event in the Upstate is a black-tie fundraising dinner that supprts critical type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Mre than 400 prminent philanthrpic cmmunity leaders jin JDRF fr an elegant dinner, silent and live auctins, entertainment and mre! By partnering with JDRF, yu will be jining in n a fantastic fun-filled evening in supprt f JDRF s missin t create a wrld withut type ne diabetes. ABOUT THE JDRF GREATER WESTERN CAROLINAS CHAPTER The JDRF Greater Western Carlinas Chapter includes Upstate SC, Asheville and the Charltte regin. Since the inceptin f the chapter in 1973, we cntinue t thrive because f ur extensive utreach, ur cmmitted vlunteers and ur generus spnsrs and patrns wh are all dedicated t finding a cure. Cnsistently ranked amng the tp JDRF chapters in the cuntry, we we ur success t thse wh supprt ur majr special events: the One Walk, the Greenville and Charltte Galas, and the Ride t Cure Diabetes. In FY17, the Greater Western Carlinas Chapter raised $5.5 millin t fund diabetes research, with the JDRF Upstate Gala raising $465,031. In the Upstate, the JDRF Gala has raised ver $2.1 millin ver the past 5 years. PAST HONOREES Cindy & Je Brthers and the GHS Pediatric Endcrinlgy Practice The Rirdan Family Matt & Heather Devine William & Annette Bradshaw, Bradshaw Autmtive Rbert and Allyn Hak, TD Bank Craig Brwn, The Greenville Drive Betty Farr Michael Spears, Michael Spears, P.A. C. Dan Jyner Annie Blackwell Jeff Davis, Clemsn University

2 WHY SPONSOR THE GALA? The JDRF Gala is ne f the natin s premier charity events, prviding a valuable return n yur business investment thrugh the endless netwrking and marketing pprtunities. Jining crprate partners, yur cmpany will be seen as a leader in yur cmmunity, making a significant and direct impact in the lives f thse living with type 1 diabetes. GAIN VALUABLE VISIBILITY The JDRF Gala is ne f Greenville s best events and has made TALK Magazine s Best Party f the Year list. Yur spnsrship ffers valuable visibility, increased brand awareness, and marketing expsure t an estimated 2,000+ JDRF Greater Western Carlinas supprters thrugh JDRF publicatins, websites and scial media. NETWORK WITH COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE LEADERS The JDRF Gala is a high-prfile event that attracts nearly 400 attendees, representing the Upstate regin s leading business, civic and cultural leaders. ENJOY AN EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH POSSIBILITIES Frm the lavish décr t the fine dining, entertainment and ne-f-a-kind auctin items, the JDRF Gala is the perfect venue fr entertaining friends, clients and clleagues. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Yur spnsrship funds critical research t better treat, prevent and eventually cure T1D. These research dllars were mst recently appreciated with the release f the first FDA apprved Artificial Pancreas System that self-adjusts t autmatically keep bld sugar levels in range. While nt a cure, this is a majr accmplishment in imprving the quality f life fr thse living with type 1 diabetes. JDRF plays a pivtal rle in the develpment f the latest research advancements. We culd nt d this withut the supprt f ur great cmmunity f crprate partners! PAST GALA SPONSORS ( ) American Security, Big O Ddge, Blue Crss Blue Shield f Suth Carlina, BMW Manufacturing C., Bradshaw Autmtive, Capital Design Grup, Carlina Indr Glf, Carlina Oral & Facial, DHM Adhesives, Dillard Jnes Builders, Drity & Manning, Duke Energy Carlinas, Ellitt Davis LLC, Freeland & Kauffman, Inc., Gdshall Prfessinal Recruiting and Staffing, Greenville Health System, Harper Crpratin, Haynswrth Sinkler Byd, PA, HmeTrust Bank, Hughes Agency LLC, M. Dhmen, Merrill Lynch/Mr. & Mrs. Brad and Lri Schur, Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Susan Rirdan, RealtyLink, ScanSurce, T&S Brass and Brnze Wrks, TD Bank, US Gypsum, Wells Farg, Drs. Dug and Meica Wyland, Wrld Acceptance Crpratin, WSPA-TV, and WYFF 4 5 Century Drive Suite 240 Greenville, SC

3 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $15,000 MISSION SPONSOR Premier seating fr 20 at the JDRF Gala, with tw tables f 10 guests Full Bar Service prvided by wait staff thrughut the evening, with wine ffered at the table Champagne tast at yur tables Invitatin t private, pre-gala Missin Update fr yu and yur guests Cmplimentary valet parking fr yu and yur guests Cmplimentary delivery f auctin items fr yu and yur guests (in the greater Greenville area) Premier recgnitin in evening printed material Prminent lg placement at the JDRF Gala in bth print and technical mediums Recgnitin f spnsrship n stage frm the pdium at the JDRF Gala Name r crprate identity listed n JDRF Gala invitatin (if cnfirmed by January5,2018) Lg placement n bidding device Prminent lg placement n the JDRF Greater Western Carlinas website Recgnitin n the JDRF Upstate Gala website and in the JDRF Internatinal Annual Reprt Lg prminently featured in banner at Gala entrance Premier Lg Recgnitin as Missin Spnsr in all media advertisements $10,000 HOPE SPONSOR Preferred seating fr 10 at the JDRF Gala, ne table Full Bar Service prvided by wait staff thrughut the evening, with wine ffered at the table Invitatin t private, pre-gala Missin Update fr yu and yur guests Cmplimentary valet parking fr yu and yur guests Cmplimentary delivery f auctin items fr yu and yur guests (in the greater Greenville area) Recgnitin in evening printed material Prminent lg placement at the JDRF Gala in bth print and technical mediums Recgnitin f spnsrship n stage frm the pdium at the JDRF Gala Name r crprate identity listed n JDRF Gala invitatin (if cnfirmed by January 5,2018) Recgnitin n the JDRF Upstate Gala website and in the JDRF Internatinal Annual Reprt Lg prminently featured in banner at Gala entrance Lg Recgnitin as Hpe Spnsr in all media advertisements $6,000 DREAM SPONSOR Preferred seating fr 10 at the JDRF Gala, ne table Invitatin t private, pre-gala Missin Update fr yu and yur guests Cmplimentary valet parking fr yu and yur guests Recgnitin in Evening printed material Name r crprate identity listed n JDRF Gala invitatin (if cnfirmed by January 5,2018) Recgnitin f spnsrship n the JDRF Upstate Gala website Lg featured in banner at Gala entrance Lg Recgnitin as Dream Spnsr in media advertisements 5 Century Drive Suite 240 Greenville, SC

4 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $3,000 WISH SPONSOR Preferred seating fr 10 at the JDRF Gala, ne table Invitatin t private, pre-gala Missin Update fr yu and yur guests Recgnitin in evening printed material Recgnitin f spnsrship n the JDRF Upstate Gala website Name r crprate identity listed n JDRF Gala invitatin (if cnfirmed by January 5,2018) UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES Spnsrship benefits fr each Underwriting Spnsr will be tailred t meet the crprate partners marketing gals and criteria. AUCTION SPONSOR $10,000 Exclusive brand recgnitin n auctin preview screens, displays, and bid cards. Prminent recgnitin in event nline & print marketing materials. Spnsrship includes seating fr ten at the JDRF Gala, ne table. Verbal and signage recgnitin at the event. SMILE SPONSOR $10,000 Recgnitin n Scial Media Wall shwn during Gala. Opprtunity t have cmpany lg printed with selfie sticks at each table. Prminent recgnitin in nline and print marketing materials. Spnsrship includes seating fr ten at the Gala, ne table. Recgnitin in scial media (at least 2 mentins). Verbal and signage recgnitin at the event. AFTER PARTY SPONSOR $4,000 Exclusive brand recgnitin as After Party Spnsr n all event nline & print marketing materials. Signage in ballrm and pprtunity fr live guest welcme frm cmpany representative. Spnsrship includes seating fr fur guests. VALET SPONSOR $3,000 Exclusive brand recgnitin n valet parking tickets and signage. Opprtunity t leave patrn gift in each vehicle. Recgnitin in event nline & print marketing materials. Spnsrship includes seating fr fur guests. IMPORTANT DEADLINES: January 5, 2018: Invitatin inclusin deadline Spnsrs cnfirmed by this date will be recgnized in the Gala invitatin, mailed t apprximately 1500 husehlds in early February. February 13, 2018: Deadline fr agreement frms, cmpany lg, event advertisement and guest list submissin. Spnsrs cnfirmed by this date will receive pririty seating and premier wine selectin. 5 Century Drive Suite 240 Greenville, SC

5 SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FORM March 17, 2018 Yes, I wuld like t spnsr the 2018 JDRF Gala Please list infrmatin as yu wuld like it t appear n all prmtinal material: Cmpany: Cntact: Phne: 2 nd Cntact: Assistant / Lgistics Cntact Address: SPONSORSHIPS $15,000 Missin Spnsr $10,000 Hpe Spnsr $6,000 Dream Spnsr $3,000 Wish Spnsr City/ST/Zip: UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES $10,000 Auctin Spnsr $10,000 Smile Spnsr $4,000 After Party Spnsr $3,000 Valet Spnsr PAYMENT INFORMATION My check fr $ is enclsed Please invice me fr $ I d like t pay by credit card. A JDRF representative will call and secure credit card infrmatin by phne I am unable t spnsr the Gala but wuld like t help supprt the fight t find a cure fr type 1 diabetes by making a Fund A Cure dnatin in the amunt f $ * Yur cntributin will be recgnized during the Fund A Cure prtin f the Gala prgram Please indicate if yu wuld prefer yur gift t be annymus IMPORTANT DEADLINES January 5, 2018: Invitatin inclusin deadline - Spnsrs cnfirmed by this date will be recgnized in the Gala invitatin, mailed t apprximately 1500 husehlds in early February. February 13, 2018: Spnsrship deadline Spnsrs cnfirmed by this date will receive pririty seating and premiere wine selectin. Deadline fr agreement frms, cmpany lg, event advertisement and guest list submissin. Yu will be sent a cnfirmatin with additinal details and instructins. Cntributins per ticket that exceed $105 per persn are tax deductible as a gift t JDRF. JDRF Federal Tax ID# is Please , fax, r mail yur cmpleted spnsrship frms and cllateral t: JDRF Greater Western Carlinas Chapter Attn: Jamie Gensheimer, Special Events Crdinatr 5 Century Drive, Suite 240, Greenville, SC jgensheimer@jdrf.rg Phne: Fax: Century Drive Suite 240 Greenville, SC