We invite you to join us in our seventh year to take part in a night full of memories, good times, and most importantly, hope.

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1 What is the Gala of Hope? The 7th Annual Gala of Hope is a South Florida fundraising event with one goal: to fund a cure for SMA (spinal muscular atrophy). Proceeds from the Gala of Hope benefit Cure SMA, the leading SMA research organization. Hosted by two mothers of children with SMA, Fiorenna Israel and Jennifer Miller Smith, the Gala of Hope will be held at The W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 16, The evening will entail a night of luxury as the annual soiree features a deluxe open bar, hors d oeuvres, a silent auction, a not-to-be-missed raffle item, entertainment and the opportunity to meet with some local Florida icons. We invite you to join us in our seventh year to take part in a night full of memories, good times, and most importantly, hope. What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? SMA is a disease that robs people of strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe. It is the number one genetic cause of death for infants. We need you! Your support is critical now more than ever before. Every day, our families wonder what could have been, had our children not been diagnosed with SMA. Every day, there are thousands more families across the world with children who wonder when a cure will come for them. All of the money raised at the Gala of Hope will benefit Cure SMA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that funds the research necessary to develop a treatment and cure for our children. With your help, we will find a cure.

2 Overview of Sponsorship Opportunities Through the Gala of Hope, Cure SMA offers companies a partnership that will enhance positive corporate image while contributing to ongoing SMA research programs. Everyone will benefit from helping to raise awareness and finding a cure for spinal muscular atrophy. Our silent auction donations and sponsorships will generate a large portion of our event s revenue. Please consider the highest possible contribution from your organization. To register as an event sponsor, please fill out the Sponsorship Enrollment Form, found within this packet. Title Sponsor ($25,000) Includes 20 tickets into event with valet parking Opportunity to provide a favor to each guest as they leave event Back cover full page ad/tribute in event program Two private cabanas with lounge furniture nearest entrance of event**** Exclusive area for sponsors with company logo surrounding. o Can include but not limited to: custom step and repeat, brochures and marketing materials, signature cocktail, etc. Company prominently highlighted as Title Sponsor throughout event, and in all event press materials and public service announcements before and after event date Company logo displayed prominently on event Step & Repeat red carpet backdrop *** Two Social Media posts announcing sponsorship on Gala of Hope Facebook page Exclusive press release sent to South Florida media contacts announcing sponsorship collaboration Large Company sign displayed in event venue *** Lead positioning of company logo on front cover of 1,000+ event invitations * Logo displayed in event program *** Special recognition during the event Company logo displayed on all marketing materials, sent to audience of 1,500+ ** Company logo and website link prominently displayed on event website Diamond Sponsor ($10,000) Includes 10 tickets into event with valet parking Half page ad/tribute in event program One private cabana with lounge furniture for only your select guests **** Company highlighted as Diamond Sponsor in all event press materials ** Company sign displayed in event venue *** Company logo displayed on 1,000+ event invitations* One Social Media post announcing sponsorship on Gala of Hope Facebook page Logo displayed in event program *** Special recognition during the event Company logo displayed on video played throughout the evening *** Company logo displayed on select marketing materials, sent to audience of 1,500+ ** Company logo and website link prominently displayed on event website

3 Platinum Sponsor ($5,000) Includes six tickets into event with valet parking Quarter page ad/tribute in event program Company logo displayed on select signage in event venue *** One Social Media post announcing sponsorship on Gala of Hope Facebook page Company logo displayed on video played throughout the evening *** Company logo displayed on select marketing materials, sent to audience of 1,500+ ** Company logo and website link displayed on event website Valet Sponsor ($5,000) SOLD Exclusive to one sponsor. First come, first served. Includes six tickets into event with valet parking Company logo displayed on Valet signage in event venue *** Company logo displayed inside every car that enters/leaves the event o Have the option of including marketing material or favor inside each car Gold Sponsor ($2,500) Includes four tickets to event with valet parking One Social Media post announcing sponsorship on Gala of Hope Facebook page Company name displayed on select marketing materials, sent to audience of 1,500+ ** Company name and website link displayed on event website Photo Booth Sponsor ($2,500) SOLD Exclusive to one sponsor. First come, first served. Includes four tickets into event with valet parking Company logo displayed on Photo Booth signage in event venue *** Company logo displayed on all photos that print from booth at the event Silver Sponsor ($1,500) Includes two tickets into event with valet parking Company name displayed on select marketing materials, sent to audience of 1,500+ ** Company name and website link displayed on event website Silent Auction Sponsor ($1,500) PENDING Exclusive to one sponsor. First come, first served. Includes two tickets into event with valet parking Company name/ logo on all silent auction bid sheets, signage, and display sheets Company name and website link displayed on event website

4 Daybed Sponsor ($1,000) First come, first served, limited availability Includes two tickets into event with valet parking Reserved Daybed **** Exclusive signage near daybed with company name/ guest names **** Bottle of Champagne Individual Ticket ($175) Register prior to August 30 for a $25 discount! One ticket into event with valet parking Deluxe open bar Continuous hors d oeuvres and dessert for the evening Chance to meet local Florida icons Individual Ticket with Program Ad/Tribute ($150) Same as above benefits Discounted ticket price with ad/tribute purchase see ad/tribute specs on page 5 *Subject to print deadline of August 1, ** communications and press materials are subject to rolling deadlines. ***Subject to print deadline of October 10, **** Subject to rain Please note: In-Kind sponsors will receive recognition level at the value of their donated gift (Please fill out appropriate In- Kind Donation Form) Special sponsorship recognition is available for major donations of goods and services, such as food, beverage, and advertising, depending on the cash value of the donation.

5 Sponsorship Enrollment Form Primary Contact Name(s): Business Name (If applicable): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Address: Website: Sponsorship Level Title Sponsor ($25,000) Diamond Sponsor ($10,000) Platinum Sponsor ($5,000) Valet Sponsor ($5,000) Photo Booth Sponsor ($2,500) Gold Sponsor ($2,500) Silver Sponsor ($1,500) Silent Auction Sponsor ($1,500) Daybed Sponsor ($1,000) Individual Ticket ($175) Register prior to August 30 for a $25 discount! Individual Ticket with ad/tribute ($150) (see page 5) Ad/Tributes Quarter Page - $150 Half Page - $275 Full Page - $400 Inside Back Page - $525 Inside Front Page - $600 Inside Front Cover Page - $600 Payment Method Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code: Billing Address (if different from above): Please make checks payable to: Cure SMA (100% of net proceeds will benefit Cure SMA) Sponsorship Commitment I/we agree to pledge the total cash amount of $ by October 10, In accordance to our sponsorship level, we will plan to have guests attending the event. Names of guests attending under our sponsorship will be sent to southfl@curesma.org by November 6, I am unable to attend, but would like to make a charitable contribution of $ to support the Gala of Hope to Cure Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Please mail form and payment information to: Cure SMA, Gala of Hope P.O. Box Westin, FL For more information, contact: Fiorenna Israel: (954) Jennifer Miller Smith: (954) events.curesma.org/galaofhopesfl

6 Cure SMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donor information is not shared or sold to any outside organizations. Federal ID# For more information about Cure SMA, please visit Ad/Tribute Commitment Form Primary Contact Name(s): Business Name (If applicable): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Address: Website: General Conditions and Deadlines: 1. All artwork received by October 20, 2017 will be included in the 2017 Program Book. 2. Please format your camera ready artwork to the following specifications: a. Minimum 300dpi b. Submit in a.pdf,.jpg, or.tif format 3. Artwork will not be returned. 4. your camera ready artwork or text to SouthFL@curesma.org 5. Please note Gala of Hope in subject line of Ads or tributes not formatted correctly will be returned and will need to be reformatted & resubmitted by the deadline. Cure SMA will not reformat or resize ads. Ad Price Width Height Inside Front Cover or Front Page $ " 9.00" Inside Back Page $ " 9.00" Full page $ " 9.00" Half page $ " 4.5" Quarter page $ " 4.5" For Text Only Ads / Tributes: Please text to SouthFL@curesma.org or print below: Please mail form and donated item(s) to: Cure SMA, Gala of Hope Jennifer Miller Smith NW 22 nd Ct. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

7 Cure SMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donor information is not shared or sold to any outside organizations. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and for tax purposes. Federal ID# For more information about CURE SMA, please visit In-Kind Donation Form Primary Contact Name(s): Business Name (If applicable): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Address: Website: Donated Item(s) Include: Total Value: $ You and/or your organization will be acknowledged at the appropriate sponsorship recognition level listed above, based on the stated value of the donated gift(s) Additional Description of Item(s): Please mail form and donated item(s) to: Cure SMA, Gala of Hope Jennifer Miller Smith NW 22 nd Ct. Pembroke Pines, FL Gift Certificate(s) or item(s) are enclosed I will deliver item(s) by / / to (contact name): Please pick up item(s)/cash donation on / / at (location): Please call Jennifer Miller Smith at (954) for questions or to arrange pick up. Cure SMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donor information is not shared or sold to any outside organizations. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and for tax purposes. Federal ID# For more information about Cure SMA, please visit