MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER OF WASHINGTON, DC NATIONAL MONUMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: TAMI BROWN 301-982-2130 TAMI.BROWN@CANCER.ORG
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER OF WASHINGTON, DC About our event In 2015, more than 6,000 people helped the American Cancer Society raise $337,000 to save lives from breast cancer Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of DC benefited from the support of more than 200 local businesses and organizations from the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) communities. Making a difference to help save lives from breast cancer in the DMV communities. The American Cancer Society relies on more than 100 years of evidence and proven results to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from the disease. There s hardly a person or family who hasn t benefited, directly or indirectly, from our work to eliminate breast cancer and all cancers as a major health problem. Here are a few examples of how we re putting dollars to work in the DMV communities. Helping people take steps to stay healthy Working with employers, health systems and community partners to educate people about cancer prevention and early detection and increase health care access for at-risk populations Developing science-based guidelines and information about the best, proven ways to save lives from breast cancer, and all cancers Helping people facing cancer today Fulfilling more than 10,810 requests in DMV last year for cancer information via phone, email, and online chats Providing more than 8,135 rides to and from their cancer-related appointments Providing more than 1,320 patients and caregivers with free lodging while traveling away from home for treatment Helping guide more than 3,845 patients through the health care system Helping 3,401 breast cancer patients with information, support and services Helping more than 1,250 people learn how to manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment Helping find cancer s causes and cures The American Cancer Society is currently funding 198 research grants with $83.5 million directly related to breast cancer, including $2.67M in Maryland, $1.73M in Virginia and $3.6M in DC. By funding the best new research, we are helping to find cures for every community Rallying communities to fight back Bringing together more than 6,000 participants and volunteers at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in DC Helped secure $10M in the MD state budget for tobacco control Helped secure $1.36 M in funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs DC Secured a 9% increase in VA cancer research funding and protected $405,200 in funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
PRESENTING SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) $30,000 Brand Positioning as the lead sponsor for the event with Presented By in title Official 2016 Survivorship Sponsor and opportunity to host survivor event Opportunity to engage in co-branding partnership with America s highly trusted source of cancer information Opportunity to have a Making Strides kickoff at your company office to engage employees in the fight against breast cancer Rights to promote sponsorship in company materials and giveaways Prominent exposure at the kickoffs: - Opportunity for company representatives to connect with community leaders - Verbal and visual recognition throughout the program - Opportunity to provide Society-approved company products or materials Visibility on walk day: - Speaking opportunity during the opening program and verbal recognition throughout - Co-branded banner provided by the Society and opportunity to display two company banners - 20X20 promotional tent space at your Making Strides event - Opportunity to distribute Society-approved company products or materials - Inclusion in all print collateral materials (such as posters and brochures) - Home page of the event website - Sponsor page of the event website and Facebook timeline Inclusion in pre- and post-event news releases ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Reserved table and seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Free American Cancer Society Content Subscription Service for timely cancer-related information Access to Society workplace wellness programs for your organization
FLAGSHIP SPONSOR $20,000 Opportunity to engage in co-branding partnership with America s highly trusted source of cancer information Opportunity to have a Making Strides kickoff at your company office to engage employees in the fight against breast cancer Rights to promote sponsorship in company materials (Society to provide images) Prominent exposure at the kickoffs: - Opportunity for company representatives to connect with community leaders - Verbal and visual recognition throughout the program - Opportunity to provide Society-approved company products or materials Visibility on walk day: - Speaking opportunity during the opening program and verbal recognition throughout - Co-branded banner provided by the Society and opportunity to display two company banners - Promotional space at your Making Strides event - Opportunity to distribute Society-approved company products or materials - All print collateral materials (such as posters and brochures) - Home page of the event website - Sponsor page of the event website Standing recognition (includes company logo) across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event Inclusion in pre- and post-event news releases ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Reserved table and seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Free American Cancer Society Content Subscription Service for timely cancer-related information Access to Society workplace wellness programs for your organization
PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 Opportunity to engage in co-branding partnership with America s highly trusted source of cancer information Prominent exposure at the kickoff: - Opportunity for company representatives to connect with community leaders - Verbal and visual recognition throughout the program Visibility on walk day: - Co-branded banner provided by the Society and opportunity to display one company banner - Promotional space at your Making Strides event - Verbal recognition throughout the program - Home page of the event website - Sponsor page of the event website Company name on all print collateral materials (such as posters and brochures) Standing recognition (includes company logo) across the Facebook timeline for your Making Strides event ADDITIONAL BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION Annual impact report, highlighting value and return of sponsorship Reserved table and seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Free American Cancer Society Content Subscription Service for timely cancer-related information Access to Society workplace wellness programs for your organization
GOLD SPONSOR $7,500 SURVIVOR TENT BY BECOMING OUR SURVIVOR SPONSOR, YOU LL RECEIVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH MANY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TOUCHED BY BREAST CANCER. THE SURVIVOR TENT IS HIGHLY PUBLICIZED BOTH BEFORE AND AT THE WALK. ALL SURVIVORS IN ATTENDANCE ARE INVITED TO COME TO THE TENT FOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PERKS, WHICH GENERATES SOLID FOOT TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THE EVENT AND WILL HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION GET NOTICED AS A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. Opportunity to engage in co-branding partnership with America s highly trusted source of cancer information Verbal and visual recognition throughout the pre-event survivor celebration Reserved seating for company team leaders Verbal recognition throughout the program on walk day - Exclusively featured on the highly visible Survivor Tent on walk day - Sponsor page of the event website Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for Making Strides event
SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 (Choice of VIP Area, Children s Area, or Medical) Verbal and visual recognition throughout the kickoff program Reserved seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Verbal recognition throughout the program on walk day - Co-branded, banner displayed at sponsored tent on walk day - Sponsor page of the event website Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for Making Strides event
START LINE / FINISH LINE SPONSOR $5,000 (Choice of Start Line or Finish Line) AS THE EXCLUSIVE START LINE SPONSOR, YOUR ORGANIZATION WILL BE PROMINENTLY FEATURED AT OUR MAKING STRIDES START LINE, A PLACE WHERE EVERY PARTICIPANT WILL PASS BY AS THEY BEGIN THE WALK. AS THE EXCLUSIVE FINISH LINE SPONSOR THOUSANDS OF WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL SEE YOUR COMPANY BRAND FRONT AND CENTER AT THE FINISH LINE AS THEY CELEBRATE ALL THEY HAVE DONE TO HELP FINISH THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. Verbal and visual recognition throughout the kickoff program Reserved seating for company team leaders at the kickoff Verbal recognition throughout the program on walk day - Exclusively featured on the highly visible Start Line or Finish Line banner on walk day - Sponsor page of the event website Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for Making Strides event
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $3,000 BY BECOMING OUR PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR, YOU LL RECEIVE THE HIGHLY PROMINENT OPPORTUNITY TO COBRAND YOUR COMPANY LOGO ON INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS PRINTED AND EMAILED AT THE EVENT FOR PARTICIPANTS UTILIZING THE BOOTH. YOUR COMPANY LOGO WILL BE FEATURED ON SIGNAGE ON THE PHOTO BOOTH, WHICH IS A DRAW TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE WALK. ALL PARTICIPANTS IN ATTENDANCE CAN ACCESS AND UTILIZE THE PHOTO BOOTH, WHICH GENERATES SOLID FOOT TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT THE EVENT AND WILL HELP YOUR ORGANIZATION ACHIEVE VISIBILITY AS A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. Verbal recognition throughout the program on walk day - Exclusively featured on the photo booth on walk day Occasional recognition across the Facebook timeline for Making Strides event
$30,000 Presenting $7,500 Gold $5,000 Finish Line $3,000 Photo Booth $20,000 Flagship $5,000 Silver $3,000 Check-in $2,000 Mile Marker $10,000 Platinum $5,000 Start Line $3,000 - Entertainment $2,000 Water Stop