YOU RE INVITED One out of four deaths in the United States is due to cancer. More than 6,000 people will die from cancer in Iowa this year and 17,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer. The fight is real, and we need your help! Please join the American Cancer Society and the four Division I men s basketball programs within our state at the 2019 Coaches vs. Cancer Gala, presented by Hy-Vee. Your support will help us create a world without cancer. For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working relentlessly to end cancer. We are not there yet, but significant progress has been made. With the help of our donors, we have invested $4.6 billion dollars in cancer research, provided 6.3 million free rides to treatment and averted 2.1 million cancer deaths since 1991. Your support will help those Iowans facing cancer today and will support the efforts to end the disease tomorrow. Please join our team and help make a difference in our communities! As has often been quoted, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it s the only thing that ever had. Yours truly, Jennifer Peppenger Gala Co-Chair Kate Price Gala Co-Chair
2019 COACHES VS. CANCER GALA When: Friday, May 3, 2019 Where: Ron Pearson Center - 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 What: The American Cancer Society teams up with the four Division I men s basketball programs from our state to host the 12 th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Gala, presented by Hy-Vee. This event brings together over 600 supporters including corporate sponsors, business and community leaders and other members of our community all dedicated to the mission of the American Cancer Society. Why: The Coaches vs. Cancer Gala raises funds supporting the American Cancer Society s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. American Cancer Society is fighting cancer from every angle in every community, every day through research, education, advocacy and patient services. Coaches vs. Cancer Board of Ambassadors: Chair: Todd Shillington John Auer, Tucker Anderson, Shane Bellefy, Amy Collum, Jeff David, Paul Doerrfeld, Nathan Godwin, Ryan Grant, Nick Griffin, Brian Heying, Al Lorenzen, Rich Nauman, Rush Nigut, Doug Parker, Denny Presnall, Tod Puetz, Kristen Smart Coaches vs. Cancer Gala Committee: Event Co-Chairs: Kate Price and Jennifer Peppenger Caryline Clark, Cara Findlay, Kathy Hale, Missy Hartung, Diane Heckman, Laura Hennessey, Tara Kamin, Kevin Lehman, Lynsey Manternach, Eric Mason, Jackie Mason, Marie Morrison, Emmy Nguyen, Connie Pruitt, Sherrill Ress, Lynn Robertson, Emily Roths, Bendi Selvage, Shelley Sessler, Tim Tesar, Diana Troester, Kelly Wylie, Mitch Wylie Coaches vs. Cancer Staff Partner: Katie Knudsen Community Development Manager 515-727-0058 katie.knudsen@cancer.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MVP Sponsor - $10,000: 18 Invitations to event (1 table to be seated with celebrity guest) Recognition on event invitation* Full page acknowledgement and logo in event program** Personal recognition at the event by the presenter Logo displayed on event invitation*, website and on big screen at the event Admission for all guests to the VIP reception VIP seating at the event A basketball signed by all four Iowa Division I Men s Basketball Coaches Champion Sponsor - $5,000: 10 Invitations to event Recognition on event invitation* Half page acknowledgement in event program** Logo displayed on event website and on big screen at the event Admission for all guests to the VIP reception A basketball signed by all four Iowa Division I Men s Basketball Coaches Coaches Club Sponsor - $2,000: 10 Invitations to event *With commitment by February 1, 2019 **With commitment by March 31, 2019 For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Katie Knudsen, American Cancer Society at 515-727-0058 or katie.knudsen@cancer.org
FANS OF THE YEAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Show your support of the 2019 Fans of the Year by sponsoring their table at one of the following levels: Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 Five tables of 10 (four to be filled by Fans of the Year and one to be filled by sponsor) Logo displayed on event invitation*, website and on big screen at the event Full page acknowledgement in event program** Personal recognition at the event by the presenter Logo included on Fan of the Year Video Admission for all guests to the VIP reception VIP seating at the event A basketball signed by all four Iowa Division I Men s Basketball Coaches Partner - $5,000 4 Invitations to event Half page acknowledgement in event program** Logo displayed on event website and on big screen at the event Logo included on Fan of the Year Video Corporate recognition on the table at the gala Admission for all guests to the VIP reception Sponsor - $2,500 2 Invitations to event Quarter page acknowledgement in event program** Logo displayed on event website and on big screen at the event Logo included on Fan of the Year Video *With commitment by February 1, 2019 **With commitment by March 31, 2019 For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Katie Knudsen, American Cancer Society at 515-727-0058 or katie.knudsen@cancer.org
UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $7,500 Choice of: Reception Mobile Bidding Benefits: Table with 10 seats at event Admission to the VIP Reception Recognition on event invitation* Half page acknowledgement and logo in event program** Recognition of donation displayed and verbalized at event Logo displayed on event website and on big screen at the event $5,000 Choice of: Mission Equipment and Technology Host Bar Revenue Enhancer Benefits: Four (4) seats at event Admission to the VIP Reception Half page acknowledgement and logo in event program** Recognition of donation displayed at event Logo displayed on event website and on big screen at the event *With commitment by February 1, 2019 **With commitment by March 31, 2019 For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Katie Knudsen, American Cancer Society at 515-727-0058 or katie.knudsen@cancer.org alsh, American Cancer Society at 515-727-0060 or krista.walsh@cancer.org
UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $2,500 Choice of: Decorations Departure Gift Photo Booth Volunteer Hospitality Benefits: Two (2) seats at event Quarter page acknowledgement and logo in event program ** Recognition of donation displayed at event Logo displayed on event website and on big screen **With commitment by March 31, 2019 Donations Join in the support of the American Cancer Society and Coaches vs. Cancer by making a donation to fund our mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Katie Knudsen, American Cancer Society at 515-727-0058 or katie.knudsen@cancer.org
Corporate sponsorship of the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Gala presents a unique opportunity to reach a wide cross-section of people who are active in the community while contributing to the fight against cancer. Through sponsorship of the Coaches vs. Cancer Gala, we will lead the way in helping to diminish suffering from cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention until a cure is found. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: MVP Sponsor - $10,000 Champion Sponsor - $5,000 Coaches Club Sponsor - $2,000 FANS OF THE YEAR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*: Reception - $7,500 Mobile Bidding - $7,500 Mission - $5,000 Equipment & Technology - $5,000 Host Bar - $5,000 Revenue Enhancer - $5,000 Decorations - $2,500 Departure Gifts - $2,500 Photo Booth - $2,500 Volunteer Hospitality - $2,500 *Any excess underwriting funding will be considered a general donation to the event. I would like to make a donation $ Individual/Company Name (This listing will appear in printed materials) Contact Name Address Phone Email Logo/Artwork Contact Phone Email Credit Card Number Exp. Date Name on Credit Card We give permission to the American Cancer Society to use our name as a sponsor for the event when listing sponsors in the event program, media releases, and event promotions. Coaches vs. Cancer Supporter Signature Please scan, email or mail this form to: Katie Knudsen American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Katie.knudsen@cancer.org 1717 Ingersoll Ave, Ste 111 Des Moines, IA 50309 P: 515.727.0058 coachesvscancergala.com ACS Tax ID # 13-1788491