Dear Friend, We are looking for corporate/community partners for our Autism Superhero 5k and Lil Hero fun run. The event will take place on Saturday April 28 th, 2018, at Chesapeake City Park in Chesapeake, VA. This event will help us close out Autism Awareness month with a bang! Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the which is a local community based organization helping Hampton Roads families facing autism. Our goal is to have over 500 race participants and community members attend this event. The provides much needed resources and services for individuals with autism and their families. Remember, all money raised stays local! Your partnership with this annual event is a great way to support families in our local community and provide hope for all affected by this challenging disorder. Autism is a neurobiological condition that affects a person s ability to communicate and to interact with others. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. New data recently released from the Centers for Disease Control estimate autism affecting 1 in every 36 children, more than likely you know someone who has been affected by autism. There are multiple ways for potential partners to become involved with our event. Enclosed you will find partnership package descriptions for our upcoming Autism Superhero 5k and Lil Hero fun run. We appreciate your support! Let us know if you have any questions or need more information. We would love for you to join us on April 28, 2018! Sincerely, Michelle Redmond, PhD Race Director events@tidewaterasa.org Nicole Miller Resource Coordinator nicole.miller@tidewaterasa.org 757-461-4474
2018 Autism Superhero Sponsorship Options Title/Presenting Sponsorship $5000 This package includes all entitlements described in the Platinum Sponsorship package below plus can be completely customized. Platinum Sponsor $3000 Corporate logo on Website and hot linked to your URL address One Facebook post (on our page) of your company s website/message per week up until event date One Facebook post (on our page) recognizing your company as a sponsor of the event s 5 complementary race entries Gold Sponsor $2000 One Facebook post (on our page) recognizing your company as a sponsor of the event 3 complementary race entries Silver Sponsor $1000 1 complementary race entry Bronze Sponsor $500 Corporate name printed on all 5k t-shirts Friend Sponsor $250 A really good feeling that you supported a good cause!
Beer Garden Sponsor $1000 Exclusivity in the Beer Garden only one sponsor in the beer area Corporate name printed on all 5k t-shirts displayed at the Beer Garden (as provided by the purchasing sponsor) Race-packet-couponing (as provided by the purchasing sponsor) 1 Complimentary race entry Mile Marker Sponsor $250 (each Marker or $500 for all three) on one Mile Marker (3 available) Lil Hero Fun Run Sponsor $700 Exclusivity only one sponsor for this race Corporate name printed on all Lil Hero t-shirts 2 race entries Other opportunities available! For more information, contact: 5825 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Office: 757-461-4474 Website: www.tidewaterasa.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/tidewaterasa Meetup: www.meetup.com/tidewater-autism Michelle Redmond: events@tidewaterasa.org Nicole Miller: nicole.miller@tidewaterasa.org
2018 Autism Superhero 5k Sponsorship Form Please specify your sponsorship choice below: Title/Presenting Sponsor $5000 Platinum Sponsor $3,000 Gold Sponsor $2,000 Silver Sponsor $1,000 Bronze Sponsor $500 Friend Sponsor $250 Beer Sponsor $1000 Lil Hero Fun Run Sponsor $700 Mile Marker Sponsor $250 each (or $500 all three) Contact Name: Company: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Contact Email: Webpage URL: Important! To ensure your company name is included on race t-shirts and the website, please mail or fax this form to the address below by March 9, 2018. If applicable to the level of sponsorship, please email a high-resolution jpeg file of your logo to: nicole.miller@tidewaterasa.org. Please make all checks payable to: Federal Tax-Exempt I.D. Number: 54-1419781 Mail to: 5825 Arrowhead Dr #102 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2018 Autism Superhero 5k Sponsorship Title/Presenting $5000 Platinum $3000 Gold $2000 Silver $1000 Bronze $500 Friend $250 Beer $1000 Lil Hero Fun Run $700 Mile Marker $250 each ($500 all) Corporate Name associated with the Title of the event on website and linked One FB mention per week up to event day One FB post recognizing as sponsor of event displayed at the Race Complementary Race Entry Race Packet Insert Corporate Name on T-shirt on Autism Society website Acknowledgement in Autism Society monthly updates Included in announcements at event Beer Garden