The American Cancer Society 2012 Relay For Life of Lamar County April 20-21, 2012...Help Us Create a World With More Birthdays American Cancer Society 301 Kelly Drive, Suite 3 Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-631-0625 * (F) 770-631-8917
...Creating a World With More Birthdays Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. Stay Well The key to celebrating more birthdays is to stay well. We save lives by helping people everywhere take steps to prevent cancer or detect it early, when it s most treatable. Whether it s helping you quit smoking, providing information on what cancer screening tests are right for you, or through simple tips to live a healthier lifestyle, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do about it. Get Well Whether it s the middle of the day or the middle of the night, we re in your corner around the clock to guide you through every step of your cancer experience. The American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people get well by providing information to help make decisions or free services like transportation to and from cancer treatment or a free place to stay while receiving treatment far from home. We know that every cancer patient is a fighter and we re in the ring with you through every round. We help you fight for more birthdays. Finding Cures We have a long history of saving lives by helping find cancer s causes and cures. Whether it s discovering medications that help people live longer and better than ever, or pioneering and promoting the most promising cancer prevention or screening tests, we ve been involved in nearly every major cancer breakthrough in the last century. As the world s largest private funder of cancer research, we support the best ideas of the brightest cancer researchers, who with each discovery are getting us closer to a world with more birthdays. Fighting Back At its core, the American Cancer Society is a vigilant grassroots force of citizen-soldiers passionate volunteers who tirelessly seek to save lives from cancer. We work with lawmakers everywhere to make this world a healthier place to live and we rally communities around the globe to join our fight. Whether it s passing smoke-free laws, increasing funding for cancer research, improving access to quality health care, or inspiring communities to take up the fight, we fight on all fronts, because the lessons we learn from one battlefield can mean victory on another. Through community events like Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, we mobilize the world s largest movement to defeat cancer once and for all. About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than four million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the nation s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.5 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. www.relayforlife.org/lamarga
...Creating a Better World for Cancer Survivors in Lamar County Because of the support of individuals and organizations like you, the American Cancer Society is creating a better world for cancer survivors right here in our community... Donations made in 2010-2011 2011 helped make the following possible in Lamar County: 1 cancer patients received Financial Assistance 10 cancer patients were referred to local resources for assistance 6 breast cancer patients were helped through the Reach to Recovery program. 16 individuals called ACS needing cancer information for themselves or loved ones. 6 cancer patients were assisted with travel to and from their cancer treatments. 1 cancer patients were helped by a patient advocate. 1 cancer patients attended a Look Good.Feel Better session. 1 cancer patients received two FREE wigs each. 1 cancer patients and their caregiver were provided with free lodging at our Atlanta Hope Lodge for a total of 36 nights while undergoing their cancer treatments. 300+ people participated in the 2011 Relay For Life of Lamar County raising $41,000.00. Why you and your company should Relay... Cancer touches everyone in some way Relay is a fight against cancer! Relay For Life is an opportunity for individuals and entire community to make a difference in the fight against cancer! This event reinforces the message that today more and more people are surviving cancer. Relay For Life is the ideal opportunity for your company to partner with the American Cancer Society and establish itself as a leader and a concerned corporate citizen committed to the important cause of fighting cancer. You will visibly support your employees, your customers or clients, and your community in the battle of a lifetime for so many. You will establish a common goal with your market, increase consumer interest, and increase your company s name and logo recognition. You will have the opportunity to expand your corporate reach and awareness through identification in our media and promotional outreach, in addition to event participants. You will discover, as many businesses and organizations already have, that a positive corporate team -building relationship occurs, similar to that of a retreat situation. You will experience a unique sense of a community with people fighting back for a common cause eradicating cancer! Relay For Life is not an event...it is an experience! Please do not pass on our invitation to you and your company to partner with the American Cancer Society and join the Relay For Life of Lamar County.
2012 Relay For Life of Lamar County Sponsorship Opportunities Presenting Sponsor $2,000+ Special recognition during the Relay For Life opening and closing ceremonies Your company-supplied banner/sign displayed at the event (main stage area). Publicity in radio, local TV promotions, and event website for the Relay For Life of Lamar County. Your company logo in the largest print on back of participants T-shirts providing long-term visibility. Opportunity for your company to set up Exhibits and promotional materials at the event. Choice of event camp-site location (all camp-sites are 15x15) Registration fee waived for team (Maximum of 15 shirts) Full page ad in the event program (provided by sponsor by 4/1/12). Presenting Sponsor Banner with your company name to display at business and keep. Platinum Sponsor $1,000 Special recognition during the Relay For Life opening and closing ceremonies Your company-supplied banner/sign displayed at the event Publicity in radio, local TV promotions, and event website for the Relay For Life of Lamar County. Your company logo/name on back of participants T-shirts. Registration fee waived for team (Maximum of 10 shirts) Half page ad in the event program (provided by the sponsor by 4/1/12). Proud Sponsor Banner will be provided to display at your business for 30 days prior to RFL event. Gold Sponsor $600 Verbal Recognition at the events opening and closing ceremonies. Your company logo/name on back of participants T-shirts and website. Registration fee waived (Maximum of 5 shirts) Quarter page ad in the event program (provided by the sponsor by 4/1/12) Silver Sponsor $300 Verbal Recognition at the event Your company name/logo on back of participants T-shirts, website and in the event program Bronze Sponsor $100 Verbal recognition before the Survivor Lap which is the first lap. Recognition in the event program
2012 Relay For Life of Lamar County Sponsorship Commitment Form www.relayforlife.org/lamarga Please select your level of sponsorship: Please print information legibly and exactly as it should appear in print. Business/Organization Name: Contact Person for Sponsorship: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Type of contribution: (please mark one) Cash/Check Donation Credit Card Donation (Credit cards are accepted. Call ACS Office for more information at 770-631-8917) *In Kind Sponsorship: (please specify) *In-Kind Sponsorships must be discussed with and accepted by Sponsorship Chair, Event Chair, and American Cancer Society Staff before sponsorship benefits are granted. Thank you for your tax-deductible donation and commitment to the fight against cancer. Please return your completed agreement immediately to ensure the maximum benefits of your sponsorship. Make checks payable to American Cancer Society (Federal Tax ID Number: 58-0659875). Signature and Title of Donor Date *Please email a digital copy of your logo for promotional uses to: laura.beaber@cancer.org. Logo must be received by March 15, 2012. Note: For best results Logos MUST either be VECTOR ART or HIGH RESOLUTION (300 dpi or greater). Logos MUST be in black and white (Corporate colors cannot be used in American Cancer Society Relay For Life designs). Return completed form and payment to: American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay For Life of Lamar Co. 301 Kelley Drive, Suite 3, Peachtree City, GA 30269 Please direct questions about sponsorship to: Laura Beaber, ACS Staff Partner 770-632-6934 or 770-468-8797 laura.beaber@cancer.org Presenting Sponsor - $2,000 Silver Sponsor - $300 Platinum Sponsor - $1,000 Bronze Sponsor - $100 Gold Sponsor - $600
Form a Team Why Should My Company Form a Team? Relay For Life is Good for Business. Participating in Relay For Life positions your company as a leader in the community. Whether you participate as a Corporate Sponsor, an In-Kind Donor, or you Form a Team, the community and your patrons will take notice of your philanthropic leadership and charitable outreach. They will be more likely to patronize your business and recommend your company to their friends and family. Plus, any contributions you make are tax-deductible (as allowed by law) and just makes you feel good! Relay For Life fosters team-building among your employees. It is a great avenue for your staff to come together to work towards a common goal. It promotes a happy work environment and employees who participate on a company team tend to enjoy their everyday work more. How Do We Get Started? Forming a team is easy to do. Here are the first steps to getting your team organized. 1. The Relay of Lamar County will be held on Friday, April 20th - Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 7:00PM - 7:00AM at the Barnesville-Lamar Co. Track (Gordon Rd.). 2. Identify a team leader - someone in your company with a passion for the cause and great motivational and organizational skills. 3. Recruit team members - encourage your employees to participate and even provide incentives for joining the team. 4. Register - You can register online by logging onto www.relayforlife.org/lamarga or by filling out paper registration forms. 5. Make a fundraising plan - set a fundraising goal with your team then decide how you will raise the money (bake sale, dress down days, company matching gifts, etc.). 6. Be Creative & Have Fun!!!! you want your employees to enjoy the experience while building that team relationship. We ve Formed a Team, Now What Do We Do? All Relays have monthly Team Meetings to provide additional support and information to teams (especially new teams). Come to the meetings to find out the specifics of your event and pick up fundraising materials. Create your team and personal online fundraising pages. When you register online, or even if you register via paper forms, you will have your own personal online websites to manage your team. Spread the word of the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life. We have many great programs & services and we need people to take advantage of them. Also, invite people to participate in the free Survivor/Caregiver reception at the event. Determine team member responsibilities...who is in charge of pitching the tent, coming up with the team theme, and putting together the next fundraiser. Don t be afraid to Make the Ask. Every $ counts & Makes a Difference!!!!!