Our honoree is Renee Rogers

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1 Our honoree is Renee Rogers Renee was a resident of Shreveport, LA for 17 years. Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana and attended McNeese State University, Renee moved to Shreveport in 1997 with her husband Denny and four children - Brittney, Brock, Nicolette and Trey. Renee had over 30 years of marketing and media experience. She was the Managing Partner of RDR Marketing, a rep firm placing national/regional media buys for small to medium market television stations at the time of her death. Renee s impact on the youth in our area was wide spread. Renee forged the way for the dealerships Denny managed to begin their recognition of local athletes through the Athlete of the Week Program as well as supporting other educational endeavors for years. Renee s fingerprints were all over the AOW Scholarship program awarding annual Scholarships now totaling $25,000 to the best of the best of student athletes recognized for their athletic prowess, academia excellence, school, community and church organization participation. As a mother of Miss Louisiana 2003, Renee was well known in the Pageant Circles in many southern states. Renee afforded many young ladies the opportunity to work under her in interview skills development, poise, evening gown presentation as well as supporting many in their physical fitness endeavors. Renee was the owner of Chelsea Couture in Shreveport dressing many of the competitors in both the Miss Louisiana/Teen America and Miss Louisiana/Teen USA systems. Renee will always be remembered for her passionate and selfless commitment to the success and education of many young men and women in the area.

2 Our benefactor is the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Founded in 1999, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a Four Star nonprofit organization as rated by Charity Navigator. It is one of two four star Pancreatic Cancer Research Charities in the U.S. which total in number of nearly 100. They are a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for these affected by pancreatic cancer. The charity, which is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure, raises money for direct private funding of research and advocates for more aggressive federal research funding of medical breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. The organization is leading the way to increase the survival rate for the disease through a bold initiative- The Vision of Progress: Double the Pancreatic Cancer survival rate by We will achieve this goal by intensifying our efforts to heighten awareness, raise funds for comprehensive private research and advocate for more federal research funding to advance early diagnostics and better treatments. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS There are many levels of sponsorship to choose from including by not limited to: Presenting Sponsor for the Race Presenting Sponsor for the Gala Event Medal and Ribbons Sponsor - SOLD Table Sponsor - (Each table sponsor receives 6 Gala Event Tickets, 6 Mudbugs Game Tickets, and 2 drink tickets per adult NTE 12) All sponsorship levels have benefits proportional to the level of sponsorship selected. For more information contact Whitney Delaney (318) or April Babcock (318) Should you not be able to participate as a sponsor, but would like to be a part of this events know donations are always welcomed and appreciated. They can be sent to: Renee s Run Ashland Way Shreveport, LA 71106

3 2017 Renee s Run Sponsorship Opportunities Gold Level (2 available) only $5,000 Presenting Sponsor of Tiaras, Tuxes, and Tennis Shoes" at The Cattleman s Kitchen or Presenting Sponsor of Renee s Run 5K Run Silver Level (1 available) only $3,000 Event T-Shirt Sponsor (120 event shirts) Bronze Level (3 available) only $2,000 1 mile Marker Sign Mentions at both events Signage at both events Tables only $600 (18 available) 6 seats at each table 6 Gala Event Tickets 6 Mudbug Game Tickets 2 Drink Tickets per Adult seat Individual Gala Event Tickets only $75 each* *(Includes 1 Gala Event Ticket, 1 Mudbugs Game Ticket and 2 Drink Tickets per Adult) Friends of Renee : $5,000+ $2,500-4,999 $1,250-2,499 $750-1,249 $250-$749 $ $5-99 Donations should be mailed to: Renee s Run Ashland Way Shreveport, LA 71106

4 To Whom It May Concern: 2017 Silent Auction Donation Request Letter Tiaras, Tuxes, & Tennis Shoes Gala Cattleman s Kitchen and Steakhouse, Shreveport November 18, 2017 The Organizers of Renee s Run hope that you will take a few moments to read about our upcoming event and decide to participate by donating to our silent auction. This event is in memory of Renee Rogers who passed away November 24, 2013, from Pancreatic Cancer. Renee was an active member of our community whose main focus was family and children. She gave so much of herself it is only fitting that we give back in her name. On November 18, 2017, we will be hosting our 4th Annual Tiaras, Tuxes and Tennis Shoes Gala at the Cattleman s Kitchen and Steakhouse in Shreveport. We anticipate approximately 300 guests at this function and the funds raised will go to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. To make the event as exciting and extravagant as it was last year we will need your help! Please consider supporting our event by donating gift certificates, merchandise or services. In exchange you will receive some excellent community exposure and advertising. Your company name, address, phone number and donation will be listed as a sponsor on our Renee s Run Website, Renee s Run Facebook page and digital auction brochure that will be available for viewing prior to the auction. If you are an individual or your company cannot donate an item please consider calling a few places in your surrounding community to see if they would be willing to donate an item to our Silent Auction. Because of everyone s combined efforts the first three years we were able to make a donation in excess of $120,000 collectively to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Renee Rogers. We will gladly pick up your donation or it can be dropped off at Landers Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at 2701 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA In order for your item to be included in our Digital Auction Brochure we must receive it by Friday, November 10, Please fill out the attached Donation Form and return it to Whitney Delaney at whitneyt10@icloud.com or you can drop it off with your donation at the address listed above. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us with via or at Thank you in advance for considering our request and for supporting Renee s Run and the fight against Pancreatic Cancer. The Organizers of Renee s Run In Memory of Renee Rogers.

5 2017 Silent Auction Donation Form Donor Representative Name: Donor Company Name: Mailing Address: Physical Address: Phone Number: Description of item or service being donated: Approximate Retail Value: Thank you for your support! Please return this form or the same information to Whitney Delaney by November 10, 2017, to be included in the online Digital Auction Brochure.