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Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Myers Park Country Club 7:30-9am Check-in starts at 7:30am Program starts at 8:15am Since launching our educational, unique, and engaging arts program at Levine Children

We re proud to partner with Carolinas HealthCare System, our community, and YOU to sustain and grow the Arts For Life program: to reach more kids and teens in the hospital with more art lessons.

1 Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Myers Park Country Club 7:30-9am Check-in starts at 7:30am Program starts at 8:15am Since launching our educational, unique, and engaging arts program at Levine Children s Hospital in spring 2015, Arts For Life has already helped over 1,000 young patients and family members by transforming the healthcare experience. We re proud to partner with Carolinas HealthCare System, our community, and YOU to sustain and grow the Arts For Life program: to reach more kids and teens in the hospital with more art lessons. Guests will join Arts For Life for a complimentary breakfast on Thursday, October 13, to learn more about our mission, hear an Arts For Life family speak about their personal experience, and discover ways to get involved and support Arts For Life. There is no charge for individuals to attend, but a request to support Arts For Life will be made at the event. Sponsors guests are invited to attend to learn more about the program. More info at artsforlifenc.org/riseandshineclt Arts For Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people facing serious illnesses and disabilities. By providing educational art programs, we enrich patients lives, nurture their minds and spirits, and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and their families. CONTACT Rise & Shine Event Chair Lindsay Jones // lindsay@cannandjones.com // (704)

2 2015 Over $12,000 raised with 65 guests and 3 sponsors! to Support at 7:30am Check in Breakfast is served 8:15am Welcome Lindsay Jones, Board Member The Story of Arts For Life Rachel Zink, Executive Director Arts For Life at Levine Children s Hospital Sarah Ness, Program Coordinator An Arts For Life Family s Story Gina Daugherty, Board Member Gratitude and Closing Rachel Zink, Executive Director Thank you for rising and shining with us this morning! Special ThankS To our SponSorS

How your support Brings Creativity and Courage to Young Patients Arts For Life is the highlight of the hospital experience for our patients.

Attitude is so important to these kids who are facing cancer and blood diseases, and I know they do better with treatments because of Arts For Life. Dr.

We ve partnered with children s hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to run successful, permanent clinic art stations, bedside studios in hospital rooms, and art groups for pediatric

In a recent survey, 100% of parents and patients agreed or mostly agreed that: Arts For Life has helped us feel less stress in the clinic or hospital; Arts For Life has helped us cope with the

3 How your support Brings Creativity and Courage to Young Patients Arts For Life is the highlight of the hospital experience for our patients. I have seen patients walk into the clinic discouraged and dreading what is ahead. But after working with Arts For Life, their attitude changes, and they are ready to tackle the events of the day. Attitude is so important to these kids who are facing cancer and blood diseases, and I know they do better with treatments because of Arts For Life. Dr. Krystal Bottom, pediatric oncologist While our art lessons may not change a diagnosis, they do have the power to transform the healthcare experience for thousands of patients and families. We ve partnered with children s hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to run successful, permanent clinic art stations, bedside studios in hospital rooms, and art groups for pediatric patients of all ages. In a recent survey, 100% of parents and patients agreed or mostly agreed that: Arts For Life has helped us feel less stress in the clinic or hospital; Arts For Life has helped us cope with the effects of illness or disability; and Arts For Life has made our experience in the hospital/clinic better. Since 2001, Arts For Life has delivered top-notch art, music, and creative writing lessons to people across North Carolina who are battling cancer and other serious illnesses. Last year, our teaching team in Charlotte alone taught more than 1,750 lessons to over 1,000 patients, siblings, and family members! Today, patients and parents count on Arts For Life to be there for them, every day, offering opportunities to do what kids do best: learn, create, and grow. Until there s a world free from illness and disability, Arts For Life helps kids imagine one.

Arts For Life began as a small project in 2001 when Arts For Life s founder, Anna Littman, gave cameras, film, and journals to young cancer patients.

4 Arts For Life is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people facing serious illnesses and disabilities. By providing educational art programs, we enrich patients lives, nurture their minds and spirits, and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and their families. Arts For Life began as a small project in 2001 when Arts For Life s founder, Anna Littman, gave cameras, film, and journals to young cancer patients. Littman became a part of the hospital community of patients when her 11-year-old sister, Katie, was diagnosed with bone cancer. While helping to care for her younger sister, Littman also began teaching art. First, she was teaching just Katie. Then she started teaching Katie s neighbors in the hospital, then six other kids on the unit got involved, then twelve, then twenty. Patients and parents responded positively to the art lessons and asked for more. Our educational art lessons quickly proved to be successful ways to help patients cope with their medical treatments and hospital stays, decrease stress and anxiety, and keep patients active and engaged. Today, Arts For Life is located in four children s hospitals and communities across North Carolina: Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Durham, and Asheville. Locally, Arts For Life supports over 1,000 young patients, siblings, and family members each year at Carolinas HealthCare System s Levine Children s Hospital and other community partners like the Ronald McDonald house of Charlotte. We offer three arts progams: Young patients come to the playroom and make a beeline for Arts For Life s Playroom Art Tables. With their teachers, the children learn to create and develop art skills while they meet other kids and explore their talents. In our inpatient Bedside Studios, teachers travel from room to room teaching young patients painting, drawing, sculpture, poetry, and more. Our Art Groups & Special Events help patients to meet one another and interact in a supportive, fun environment. Arts For Life also runs successful Artist Fellowship Programs and Volunteer and Internship Programs. To learn more about Arts For Life, get involved, or donate to support children and families in your community, visit our website or Facebook page today. artsforlifenc.org Find us on Facebook: Arts For LiFe charlotte artsforlifenc

5 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, :30-9:00 AM MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB GOLDEN SUNRISE // $5,000 Includes 2 VIP Tables at Rise & Shine ***1-minute speaking opportunity to 120 audience members at Rise & Shine*** Name + logo featured as the exclusive PRESENTING SPONSOR in all promotion Support featured on Arts For Life s event webpage including a dedicated blog post, social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter: combined 1,000+ followers), and (500 subscribers) PREMIER recognition in all event-related public relations & marketing Dedicated blog post on Arts For Life s website Prominent placement on Event materials: Sponsor logo incorporated into event logo, invitations, and all event signage SILVER SUNBEAM // $2,500 Includes 1 VIP Table at Rise & Shine Name + logo included in all event-related promotions Support recognized on Arts For Life s event webpage, social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter: combined 1,000+ followers), and (500 subscribers) Dedicated blog post on Arts For Life s website Prominent placement on Event materials: Invitations + all event signage BRIGHT BRONZE // $1,000 Includes 4 VIP Seats at Rise & Shine Name included in all event-related public relations & marketing Support recognized on Arts For Life s event webpage, social media outlets (Facebook and Twitter: combined 1,000+ followers), and (500 subscribers) Advertisement on Event materials: program, event banner, and logo signage ALL LEVELS INCLUDE: Marketing opportunity to Rise & Shine guests o Inclusion of coupon, brochure, or giveaway in guest gift bag Recognition in all event-related public relations & marketing

Event Schedule DATE AND TIME: Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 7:00 PM to midnight

Event Schedule DATE AND TIME: Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 7:00 PM to midnight Benefiting the Psychosocial Services program at Children s National s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, which provides critical emotional and psychological support to patients and families during