THE SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE PRESENTS SICKLECELL & DR. TREVOR K. THOMPSON TO REGISTER GO TO

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1 THE SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE PRESENTS SICKLECELL & DR. TREVOR K. THOMPSON REGISTRATION - 6:30AM RACE BEGINS - 8:00AM TO REGISTER GO TO FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE VISIT *This event is designed to raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and to raise funds to provide educational and social services to individuals living with Sickle Cell.

2 July 10, 2018 revised Dear Prospective Sponsor: The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee (SCFT) is extending sponsorship and participation opportunities to prospective organizations and individuals for the 2018 Metro Nashville Sickle Cell Awareness 3 Mile Walk event September15, at Shelby Park. This event will incorporate a special tribute to the life of SCFT s Founder/CEO Dr. Trevor K. Thompson who lost his battle to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in late Dr. Thompson s most fervent desire was to ensure that education and awareness about Sickle Cell Disease was raised at higher levels across middle and east Tennessee. The Metro Nashville Sickle Cell Awareness 3 Mile event will enable us to connect with SCD consumers/patients and community stakeholders in our collective efforts to raise greater awareness and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by SCD. Our last Nashville 5K event was held at Shelby Park in June 2016, and a special memorial event in honor of Dr. Thompson was held in We are excited about the September 2018 event and need your support to ensure its success. In addition to raising awareness about SCD, the event places emphasis on the importance of wellness, living a healthy lifestyle and the value of fitness and exercise. Sponsoring businesses and organizations may also present their products and services to our participants and collaborative friends during this festive occasion. We have set our goal for the 2018 Metro Nashville Sickle Cell Awareness 3 Mile Walk event of exceeding 500 participants and $50,000 in fundraising. We respectfully request your consideration/participation, for the upcoming 2018 Metro Nashville Sickle Cell Awareness 3 Mile Walk event, and will be contacting you soon to further discuss the details of the sponsorship and participation options. Sincerely, Joseph Lee, III President/CEO 680 Oakleaf Office Lane, Ste101, Memphis, TN Office Phone Fax

3 Brief History The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee (SCFT) is an IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded in 2008, by the late Dr. Trevor K. Thompson and (wife), Cherry N. Whitehead-Thompson. As an educator and sickle cell disease consumer/patient, Dr. Thompson championed the call for advocacy, educational support and social services for all citizens and families impacted by SCD in Memphis, and across Tennessee. Through Dr. Thompson's efforts, SCFT has raised educational awareness (i.e., through television, radio, print, social media and in-person meetings) to over 1,000,000 citizens across Tennessee and the Mid-South. Moreover, he has been instrumental in the delivery of social support services/assistance to hundreds of SCD consumers. The Foundation remains steadfastly committed to the legacy established by Dr. Thompson, and is proud to move forward in his honor - in the delivery of services to improve the quality of life of citizens impacted by SCD. Mission: To provide educational awareness, and comprehensive social services to citizens/families affected by Sickle Cell Disease. Vision: To improve the quality, self-sufficiency and wellness of life for all individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease. Programs & Social Services include: Community Education/Outreach, Wellness Education, Sickle Cell Trait Testing, Social Services Referral Network, Adolescent to Adulthood Mentorship, Sickle Cell Kids Camp, Ages 7-16, Burial/Funeral Assistance, Housing Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Utility Assistance, Carpenter House Neighborhood facility for SCD awareness and community outreach. Board Members: William Terrell, Jr., MD, Board Chairman Phillip W. Brown, Jr. Patricia Adams-Graves, MD L. Derek Renfroe, Esq. - Vice Chairman/Treasurer Lewis Bell, Esq. Healthcare Partners in the Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease A collective composition of medical researchers, educators, treatment and service providers form the framework of support in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease across Tennessee and the Mid-South region. These agencies and treatment professionals consist primarily of St. Jude Children s Research Hospital; Regional One Health - Diggs-Kraus Adult Sickle Cell Center; Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center; University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; West Cancer Center; Vanderbilt Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease; and Meharry Medical College Sickle Cell Center. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee serves as a community-based organization, and provides educational and awareness programs, social support services/assistance, and social referrals, to citizens and families impacted by SCD in an effort to improve their quality of life. CORE VALUES: HOPE EDUCATION SERVICE 680 Oakleaf Office Lane, Ste101, Memphis, TN Office Phone Fax

4 Metro Nashville Sickle Cell Awareness 3-Mile Walk PRESENTING SPONSOR $7,500 (4 Available) Includes up to 75 registered walkers/runners Prime+ Company Exhibit location in Shelby Park Company s representative may provide remarks at beginning/end of 3 mile and closing ceremony Company logo on signage at mile markers/water Company logo / name prominently displayed - Stage / Event /Finish Line Banners Company logo and name in radio/tv spots and promotional print materials VIP Lanyards/Media Pass (6) HEALTHY CHALLENGE SPONSOR $5,000 (4 Available) Includes up to 50 registered walkers/runners Prime Company Exhibit location in Shelby Park Company logo on signage at mile markers/water Company logo / name prominently displayed on Stage and Event Banners Company name/logos on Finish Line Banner VIP Lanyards/Media Pass (4) FINISH LINE SPONSOR $2,500-4,500 I ncludes up to 45 registered walkers/runners Company Exhibit location in Shelby Park Company logo on signage at all mile markers/water Company logo / name prominently displayed on Event Banner Company name/logos on Finish Line Banner VIP Lanyards/Media Pass (2) CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR $1,500-$2,000 Includes up to 20 registered walkers/runners Company Logo prominently displayed on up to 500 t-shirts Exhibit booth location in Shelby Park Company Logo on Event Banner and race website VIP Lanyard/Media Pass ADVOCATING SPONSOR (for Individuals) $500 to $1,000 Includes up to 10 registered walkers/runners Picture and personal comments in Champion s Call Booklet VIP Lanyard/Media Pass

5 SPONSORSHIP FORM Company Name Contact Name Address City State Zip Code Phone Fax Contact Address Company Website Sponsorship Levels Presenting Sponsor - $7,500 Official Healthy Challenge Sponsor - $5,000 The Finish Line Sponsor - $2,500-$4,500 Contributing Sponsorship Options - $1,500 to $2,000 $ Advocating Sponsor - $500-$1,000 $ In-Kind Donations_List Items: 1 2 Other Donation $ Please make check payable to: Sickle Cell Foundation of TN 680 Oakleaf Office Ln, Ste., 101 Memphis, TN SEND FAXES TO: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Recommended commitment response date: July 27th, 2018 Deadline for receipt of sponsorship packet: August 10th, 2018 Logos must be received on or before August 17th, 2018 to be included on the shirt. Please contact Mike Jackson or Joseph Lee at sicklecelltn@gmail.com, (office), if you have questions regarding sponsorship or if there is a barrier to providing your logo in this format. Please send your company logo electronically in.ai (Adobe Illustrator) or PDF format to sicklecelltn@gmail.com