Arthritis Foundation 35 E Wacker Dr Suite 2260, Illinois 60601 Phone: 312.880.4735
Arthritis hurts someone you know Estimated 50 million Americans (1-in-5) are affected by chronic pain and disability of arthritis or related disease Over 300,000 children under the age of 17 are affected with Juvenile Arthritis Arthritis is the nation s leading cause of disability In Illinois, over 2.5 million people have arthritis, including 60% of people over 65 years of age No one is immune to this disease The term "arthritis" literally means inflammation of the joint. It refers to more than 100 different diseases that cause pain, swelling and loss of movement in joints and connective tissues throughout the body. It is usually a chronic condition, meaning it can last for a lifetime. Arthritis affects every racial and ethnic group including more than 34 million Caucasians, more than 4.6 million African-Americans and nearly 3.1 million Hispanics The various forms of arthritis and related conditions can affect anyone, no matter your race, gender or age Arthritis affects women at a much higher rate than men. Sixty percent of all people who have arthritis are female and several of the more common forms are more prevalent in women The cost to the economy is staggering Each year, arthritis results in: 39 million hospital visits 744,000 hospitalizations 3 million visits to outpatient departments 2.2 million visits to the emergency room $128 billion per year in medical care and indirect expenses, including lost wages and productivity But the cost to American families is even worse Arthritis is a more frequent cause of activity limitation than heart disease, cancer or diabetes Pain, fatigue and inflammation can limit everyday activities, from simple tasks, like bathing and dressing, to the ability to maintain employment or live independently Caring for a family member with a prolonged or chronic illness is stressful and draining -- mentally, physically, emotionally and financially The Arthritis Foundation helps The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis in the world, funding more than $400 million in research grants since 1948. Through the support of more than 600,000 volunteers, the foundation helps individuals take control of arthritis by providing public health programs, advocating at all government levels on behalf of people with arthritis and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis. Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-568-4045 or www.arthritis.org. And so can you! 2
Event Overview The annual nationwide event began in 1984 to raise awareness of America s most common cause of disability, while also raising desperately needed funds for research, health education and government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis. To celebrate the holiday season, participants tie jingle bells to their shoelaces, wear festive holiday costumes and ask family and friends to join them in support of the Arthritis Foundation s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases. Throughout its twenty-eight year history, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis has become the nation s largest holiday run/walk event. The event is a 10k run and 5k run/walk, along with a youth 5k and kid s dash...activities for the entire family. Events Attendance Funds Raised Participant Profile 149 events nationwide (visit www.arthritis.org for complete listing) More than 2,000 participants and volunteers for the 2012 JBR Why Sponsor or Participate? Over $8.25 million raised nationally and over $114,000 in in 2012 Female: 66% Male: 34% Runners: 83% Walkers: 17% Average Adult Age: 33 In 2012, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk in hosted over 1,800 runners and raised over $113,000 to impact the lives of over 2.5 million people, including over 13,000 children with arthritis in Illinois. That is why your participation or sponsorship in this event is so important to us. You are the key to the success of the Jingle Bell Run/Walk and to everything the Arthritis Foundation hopes to accomplish. We thank you for your commitment to helping us find a cure for arthritis! 2012 Event Sponsors 3
2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Saturday, December 14 9:00 am Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N Cannon Dr), IL 60614 www.chicagojbr.org All the Bells & Whistles $10,000 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Presenting Sponsor and inclusion in all press releases and public service announcements Cited as Presenting Sponsor on all materials Category exclusivity Opportunity for company spokesperson to speak at starting line before event Opportunity for company representative to hand out awards at awards ceremony Twenty (20) complimentary registrations and twenty (20) t-shirts Logo on event postcards, brochures, t-shirts, e-mails, posters and link to Opportunity for advertisement in team captain kits Rudolph $1,000 Five (5) complimentary registrations and five (5) t-shirts Logo on event brochures, t-shirts, posters and link to company website on registration page Santa Claus $5,000 Category exclusivity Fifteen (15) complimentary registrations and fifteen (15) t-shirts Logo on event postcards, brochures, t-shirts, e-mails, posters and link to Opportunity for advertisement in team captain kits Candy Cane $500 Two (2) complimentary registrations and two (2) t-shirts Logo on event brochures and link to Pre- and post-race booth/table at event Snowman $2,500 Category exclusivity Ten (10) complimentary registrations and ten (10) t-shirts Logo on event postcards, brochures, t-shirts, e-mails, posters and link to Post-race massage therapy opportunity Pre- and post-race stretching opportunity Elf $300 Logo and link to company website on registration page 4
Post-race food Pre- and post-race water On-course aid stations Truck Rental Tent Rental Portable restroom rental In-Kind Benefits Based on Value Medical personnel/ambulance Security/traffic personnel Stage/speakers Banners/signage Printing (brochures, posters, etc.) T-shirts Goodie bags Awards/medals Fundraising prizes Holiday costumes (antlers, santa hats, etc.) Deadline to be on promotional pieces (postcards, brochures, posters) is August 23, 2013. Deadline to be on t-shirts is October 31, 2013. All sponsorship packages are designed to meet the needs of the sponsor and are negotiable. For more information on partnering with the Arthritis Foundation s Jingle Bell Run/Walk, please contact Brian VanAcker, Director of Special Events, at bvanacker@arthritis.org or 312.880.4735. 5
Commitment Form All the Bells & Whistles Santa Claus Snowman Rudolph Candy Cane Elf In-Kind Sponsor providing. We cannot be an official sponsor at this time, but please accept our contribution of $. We would like to form a corporate team. Company Name Contact Name Title Address City ST Zip Phone E-mail Website Signature Date Please list the company name to be used in any promotions, indicating exactly how it should appear: Please e-mail the exact logo you would like used in an.eps and.jpg/.gif format to bvanacker@arthritis.org. Payment Information Check enclosed. (Please make payable to Arthritis Foundation). Please invoice us at the address above. Unable to sponsor, but please accept the enclosed donation. Please charge the credit card for the amount of $. Credit Card: AMEX VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER Card Number Exp. Date Sec. Code Signature Date MAIL TO: Arthritis Foundation E-MAIL TO: bvanacker@arthritis.org c/o Jingle Bell Run/Walk FAX TO: 312.372.2081 35 E Wacker Dr, Suite 2260, IL 60601 6