For more information, contact: Katie Jones

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1 For more information, contact: Katie Jones Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Calhoun County SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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3 2016: $38,183 FUNDRAISED 43 TEAMS 58 SURVIVORS 2 PACESETTERS

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5 Through your sponsorship, you are helping to create a world free from the pain and suffering of cancer by investing in innovative cancer research, providing free information and support, and helping people reduce their cancer risk or find it early when it s most treatable. Here s how the American Cancer Society puts your dollars to work in Michigan: Hope and love is something that is very powerful To be with thousands of people that have been touched by cancer lets you know that there are other people fighting for the same cause. 7,406 NIGHTS OF FREE LODGING, for patients and caregivers in ,170 PATIENTS accessing information with help from our patient navigators to understand their diagnosis and find help for day-to-day concerns in ,285 RIDES for patients, to treatment and medical appointments in 2015 We need your help. Nearly 2,000 PEOPLE learned to manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment in 2015 We are making an impact in the mission to save lives from breast cancer. Thanks in part to Making Strides supporters, breast cancer death rates have dropped over the past 30 years. In fact, women are 35 percent less likely to die from breast cancer today than they were in *Citation needed? [EVENT INFORMATION] [Event details] 431 FREE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT SERVICES were provided to help people facing breast cancer in 2015

6 Flagship Sponsor $7,500 & 75 Participants RIGHTS AND Opportunity to engage in America s highly trusted source of Opportunity to have Making Strides kickoff at your company office to engage employees in the mission to save lives from cancer Right to promote sponsorship in company materials (American Cancer Society to provide images) Prominent exposure at the kickoff: - Opportunity for company representatives to connect with community leaders - Reserved table and seating for company leaders - Verbal and visual recognition throughout the program - Opportunity to provide Societyapproved company products or materials Visibility on walk day: - Speaking opportunity during the opening program and verbal recognition throughout - Complimentary co-branded banner provided by the American Cancer Society and opportunity to display two company banners - Complimentary promotional space at your Making Strides event - Opportunity to distribute Societyapproved company products or materials BRAND RECOGNITION Company logo featured on: - Two co-branded five-foot-tall pink ribbon signs displayed along the walk route - All print collateral materials (such as posters and brochures) - Home page and sponsor page of the event website Standing recognition (includes company logo) across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event Inclusion in pre- and post-event news releases ADDITIONAL FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Free American Cancer Society Access to Society workplace programs for your organization Sponsorship commitment is achievable through any combination of corporate contribution and team fundraising

7 Platinum Sponsor $5,000 & 50 Participants RIGHTS AND Opportunity to engage in America s highly trusted source of Prominent exposure at the kickoff: - Opportunity for company representatives to connect with community leaders - Reserved table and seating for company team leaders - Verbal and visual recognition throughout the program Visibility on walk day: - Complimentary co-branded banner provided by the American Cancer Society and opportunity to display one company banner - Verbal recognition throughout the stage program BRAND RECOGNITION Company logo featured on: - Three co-branded standard track sign - Home page and sponsor page of the event website Company name on all print collateral materials (such as posters and brochures) Standing recognition (includes company logo) across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event ADDITIONAL FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Free American Cancer Society Access to Society workplace programs for your organization Sponsorship commitment is achievable through any combination of corporate contribution and team fundraising

8 Gold Sponsor $3,000 & 25 Participants RIGHTS AND Opportunity to engage in America s highly trusted source of Verbal and visual recognition Verbal recognition throughout the BRAND RECOGNITION Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Company name featured on the sponsors page of the event website Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event ADDITIONAL FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Reserved seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Free American Cancer Society timely cancer-related information Sponsorship commitment is achievable through any combination of corporate contribution and team fundraising Silver Sponsor $2,000 RIGHTS AND Opportunity to engage in America s highly trusted source of Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company Team Leaders at the kickoff Verbal recognition throughout the BRAND RECOGNITION Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Company name featured on the sponsors page of the event website Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event Free American Cancer Society Sponsorship commitment is achievable through any combination of corporate contribution and team fundraising

9 Survivor Tent Sponsor $2,000 By becoming our EXCLUSIVE Survivor Tent sponsor, you ll have an opportunity to connect with many people in our community touched by breast cancer. The Survivor Tent Sponsor is highly-publicized before and during the walk. All survivors at the event are invited to visit the tent for special recognition and perks, which generates solid foot traffic throughout the event. Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo exclusively featured on the highly-visible Survivor Tent on walk day Co-branded standard track sign Company logo featured on the Opportunity to engage in Opportunity to provide Societyapproved gift for survivors Free American Cancer Society * Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority is the National Survivorship Ambassador and will have volunteers in the tent running activities as well as signage in the tent relating to the partnership. * Hospitals, treatment centers, and other medical centers are restricted from exclusivity with this area of sponsorship Start Line Sponsor $2,000 Imagine your brand prominently displayed among thousands of people in our community. As the EXCLUSIVE Start Line Sponsor, your organization will be prominently featured at our walk start line, highly visible to every participant as they begin the walk with cheers. Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo exclusively featured on the highly-visible Start Line banner on walk day Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Company logo featured on the Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

10 Go Pink Tent Sponsor $2,000 By becoming our EXCLUSIVE Go Pink Tent Sponsor, you ll receive the highly prominent opportunity to showcase your company at our event. Your company log will be featured exclusively on the Go Pink Tent, which will be a draw to our 500+ participants as they hope to Pink Out before our walk begins. This gives your organization the unique opportunity to connect with our community and be showcased as a dedicated partner in the fight against breast cancer. Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Opportunity to connect with kickoff attendees and provide pink ribbon tattoos at the kickoff Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo exclusively featured on the highly-visible Go Pink Tent banner on walk day Company logo featured on a co-branded standard track signs Company logo featured on the Opportunity to distribute Societyapproved company branded materials on walk day Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society Photo Booth Sponsor $3,000 By becoming one of our two EXCLUSIVE Photo Booth Sponsors, your company logo will be printed on all of the photo strips given to participants. You also have the option of staffing the photo booth area with employees to help participants select costumes and hand out photos. Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Signage indicating sponsorship at the photo booth during the event Option of staffing the photo booth with employees wearing branded apparel for additional visibility Company logo on approximately 2,000 co-branded photos printed at the event Company logo featured on the Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

11 Kickoff & Awards Reception Sponsor $1,000 The Event Kickoff, held in August, is full of energy and excitement. It brings together representatives from corporations, small businesses, and the community to learn about how the ACS is working to save lives from breast cancer. The goal of the kickoff is to educate, inspire, and inform all that attend in hopes that they will participate in the walk. The Awards Reception, held in April-May, is a way to recognize top sponsors and teams from the precious year; bringing together an elite group of passionate minds! EXCLUSIVE opportunity Verbal and visual recognition AND awards reception Reserved seating for company team Two invitations to the awards reception Company logo exclusively featured on all kickoff related materials 1,000 invitations Company logo exclusively featured on all awards reception related materials 50 invitations Company logo featured on one co-branded, five-foot-tall pink ribbon signs that will be displayed at the kickoff AND the awards reception Company logo featured on the Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society Stage Sponsor $1,000 Imagine your brand displayed among ALL event participants. As the Stage Sponsor, your organization will be featured at our Making Strides stage, one of the most photographed places at the walk. Only two sponsorship spaces available Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo featured on a highlyvisible banner on the main stage of the event where all participants will gather for opening and closing ceremonies Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Company name featured on the Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

12 Check-in Tent Sponsor $1,000 As a Registration Sponsor, your company logo will be prominently featured at our Making Strides Check-in Tent (largest tent at the event), a place where all participants check-in at the event and turn in fundraising money. You will also have the option of helping staff the check-in tent with company volunteers wearing branded apparel to increase visibility. * Only two sponsorship spaces available Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo featured on a highlyvisible banner on a Check-in Tent banner Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Company name featured on the Opportunity to staff check-in tent with company volunteers in branded apparel* Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society *All check-in volunteers will need to complete a 15-minute online training prior to volunteering at the event. Water Station Sponsor $500 As a Water Station Sponsor, your organization will be the image of hospitality. You can choose to staff the table with employees or we will assign volunteers to cheer on participants and pass out water. There will be three water stations along the 5K route (onemilers will pass one water station). Only two sponsorship spaces available Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Signage with company logo at the water station Opportunity to have company employees wearing branded apparel to hand out water Company name featured on the Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

13 Pink Chair Sponsor $3,000 By becoming our EXCLUSIVE Pink Chair Sponsor, you ll receive the highly prominent opportunity to showcase your company at our event. Your company logo will be featured on the pink chair, which is a draw to participants throughout the walk. The 3,000+ participants in attendance will be able to sit on this chair for a photo opportunity. This will generate solid foot traffic throughout the event and will help your company achieve visibility as a dedicated partner in the fight again breast cancer. Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company logo exclusively featured on the pink chair on walk day Company logo featured on the Company logo featured on two co-branded standard track signs Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

14 Hope Sponsorship Opportunities $250 Imagine your logo displayed at prominent locations at the event and to prominent audiences. Your company will help offset the costs associated with the event and ensure that the maximum amount of dollars raised will go directly to support breast cancer patients. ROUTE SIGN SPONSOR - $250 Your company logo will be printed on two co-branded route signs displayed along the route at the event Opportunity to have company employees wearing branded apparel while holding route signs VOLUNTEER GIFT SPONSOR - $250 Only two sponsorship spaces available Your company logo attached to nearly 40 volunteer gifts and displayed at the Volunteer Check-in Tent on event day TEAM LEADER GIFT SPONSOR - $250 Only two sponsorship spaces available Your company logo attached to nearly 100 team leader kits and displayed at the Team Kit Pick-up Table at Kickoff Verbal and visual recognition Reserved seating for company team Verbal recognition throughout the Company name featured on the sponsorship page of the website Opportunity to engage in Free American Cancer Society

15 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of [insert community name] SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM $7,500 Flagship $2,000 Silver $2,000 Start Line $500 Water Stop $5,000 Platinum $3,000 Photo Booth $2,000 Go Pink Tent $250 Route Sign $3,000 - Gold $2,000 Survivor $1,000 Check-in $250 Volunteer Gift $1,000 - KO/Awards $1,000 Stage $250 Team Leader Gift

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