Join us at The Depot Minneapolis on the evening of December 1, 2018 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation s annual Breath of Life Gala!

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2 Join us at The Depot Minneapolis on the evening of December 1, 2018 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation s annual Breath of Life Gala! The Breath of Life Gala is the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter premier black-tie event, attended by nearly 700 leaders from Twin Cities businesses, medical community and friends of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cocktails & Silent Auction - 5:30 p.m Begin your evening with a signature cocktail and bid on exceptional silent auction items. Dinner & Program - 8:00 p.m Head into the main ballroom for dinner and event program featuring the fundraising and research efforts of the CF community. Live Auction - 9:00 p.m Join us for an entertaining live auction with amazing experiences and fabulous packages. Entertainment & Dancing Following dinner enjoy a cocktail, live music, and dancing. All Breath of Life Gala attendees also receive complimentary entry into Nightcap, the new Gala After Party.

3 What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that affects every organ in the body and makes breathing difficult. Some people with the disease say it s like breathing through a narrow straw. In people with CF, a defective gene causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria, leading to life-threatening lung infections. Sixty years ago, most children did not live long enough to attend elementary school, but thanks to Foundationbased research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is now about 40. While people with CF are living longer than in the past, we still lose precious young lives every day. Our passion, a cure. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to live full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Founded in 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The Foundation was started by parents desperate to save their children s lives. Their relentless and impassioned determination to prolong life has resulted in tremendous strides over the past 60 years in accelerating innovative research and drug development, as well as advancing care and advocacy. Virtually every approved cystic fibrosis drug therapy available now was made possible because of the Foundation and its supporters. Still, we believe no one should have to die at a young age. We will not rest until we have a cure for all people living with CF.

4 Sponsorship Levels Our mission is to cure cystic fibrosis. You can support our mission by becoming a Breath of Life Gala sponsor at one of the following levels. Presenting Sponsor - $20,000 ($16,565 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, event press release, event invitation*, and local CF Foundation s Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company Three select VIP tables of ten seats at the event on December 1 Exclusive VIP menu option during the Breath of Life Gala Validated parking for event attendees, up to 30 attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction, event program and after party Delivery of items purchased in the live and silent auction to your home or business after the event Platinum Sponsor - $15,000 ($12,710 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, event invitation*, and local CF Foundation s Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company Two select VIP tables of ten seats at the event on December 1 Exclusive VIP menu option during the Breath of Life Gala Validated parking for event attendees, up to 20 attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction, event program and after party * Print deadline applies for inclusion in event invitation.

5 Sponsorship Levels (continued) Gold Sponsor - $10,000 ($8,855 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Gold Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s One select VIP table of ten seats at the event on December 1 Exclusive VIP menu option during the Breath of Life Gala Validated parking for event attendees, up to ten attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction, event program and after party Mobile Bidding Sponsor - $10,000 ($8,855 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Mobile Bidding Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s One select VIP table of ten seats at the event on December 1 Exclusive VIP menu option during the Breath of Life Gala Validated parking for event attendees, up to ten attendees Company logo displayed within silent auction mobile bidding system, leveraged by all guests in attendance After Party Sponsor - $7,500 ($6,510 Tax Deductible) Recognition as After Party Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company 20 tickets to the Breath of Life Gala After Party beginning at 9 PM Opportunity to welcome guests and/or distribute company-branded materials on-site Validated parking for event attendees, up to 20 attendees Company logo displayed during Gala After Party

6 Sponsorship Levels (continued) Silver Sponsor - $5,000 ($4,367 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Silver Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s Six tickets to attend the event on December 1 Validated parking for event attendees, up to six attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction and event program TeamMATE Sponsor - $5,000 ($4,367 Tax Deductible) Recognition as TeamMATE Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s Six tickets to attend the event on December 1 Validated parking for event attendees, up to six attendees Employee volunteer opportunities provided for Gala event day set up Employee volunteer photo displayed during silent auction and event program Parking Sponsor - $5,000 ($4,367 Tax Deductible) Recognition as Parking Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s Six tickets to attend the event on December 1 Validated parking for event attendees, up to six attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction and event program

7 Sponsorship Levels (continued) 65 Roses Sponsor -$3,500 ($3,078 Tax Deductible) Recognition as 65 Roses Sponsor on event publications, including Breath of Life Gala website, social media, and local CF Foundation s Quarter acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company Four tickets to attend the event on December 1 Validated parking for event attendees, up to four attendees Company logo displayed during silent auction and event program Event Acknowledgements Full Acknowledgment - $1,500 (Fully Tax Deductible) Half Acknowledgment - $1,000 (Fully Tax Deductible) Quarter Acknowledgment - $500 (Fully Tax Deductible) Individual tickets and tables are also available for purchase on our website: Thank you for supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Joe Schwei, Executive Director (jschwei@cff.org) Jacquelyn Londo, Gala Director (jlondo@cff.org) Kate Fahlen, Gala Coordinator (kfahlen@cff.org)

8 CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION - MINNESOTA/DAKOTAS CHAPTER 100 N 6th Street, Suite 604A, Minneapolis MN Phone: OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW FUTURES: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has unrestricted financial reserves of about 13 times its 2018 budgeted expenses following a one-time royalty sale in These funds, along with the public s continuing support, are needed to help accelerate our efforts to pursue a cure for this fatal disease, fund development of new therapies, and help all people with CF live full, productive lives. For more information about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, visit cff.org. To request a copy of the Foundation s Annual Report, info@cff.org or call 800-FIGHT-CF. IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS: To reduce the risk of getting and spreading germs at CF Foundation-sponsored events, we ask that everyone follow basic best practices by regularly cleaning your hands with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand gel, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow and maintaining a safe 6-foot distance from anyone with a cold or infection. Medical evidence shows that germs may spread among people with CF through direct and indirect contact, as well as through droplets that travel short distances when a person coughs or sneezes. These germs can lead to worsening symptoms and speed decline in lung function. To further help reduce the risk of cross-infection, the Foundation s attendance policy recommends inviting only one person with CF to an indoor Foundation-sponsored event at a specific time.