CONQUERING CHILDHOOD CANCER FINANCIAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH
10TH ANNUAL GALA MARCH 10, 2018 Cocktail Reception Seated Dinner Entertainment Silent Auction Raffle GOTHAM HALL, NEW YORK CITY
WHAT IS THE HOPE GALA? The Hope Gala is committed to conquering childhood cancer by raising awareness, providing financial assistance, and supporting the fundraising efforts of Penn State Dance Marathon (THON), which benefits Four Diamonds, through our annual gala and yearround fundraising. The Hope Gala is a 100% volunteer-led organization. 2017 The Hope Gala, Inc. All rights reserved. The Hope Gala is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All financial gifts are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
The Hope Gala was founded in 2008 by the New York City Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association with support from the Northern New Jersey Chapter. Since then, The Hope Gala has raised nearly $800,000 towards the mission of conquering childhood cancer. Four Diamonds is the sole beneficiary of THON's fundraising activities and THON is their largest contributor. Since the Hope Gala was founded, we have experienced incredible growth. The organization is now led by an Executive Committee of 14 Volunteer Directors, 4 Special Project Coordinators and an Advisory Board of 13 highly accomplished individuals spanning various industries in the tri-state area. WHEN WAS THE HOPE GALA CREATED?
CHEERS TO 2013 Hope Gala Date Pushed due to Winter Storm Nemo Screened "Fire with Fire" - Story About Emily Whitehead's Experimental Immunotherapy Therapy Raised: $74,000 20 09 2012 First Knight Award Presented to Jay Paterno Raised: $27,760 Inaugural Hope Gala Emcee: Jill Cordes Raised: $10,000 20 11 20 10 LaVar Arrington hosted the second gala, helping raise $17,000. 2014 Raised: $20,370 10 YEARS Adam Taliaferro accepted The Knight Award and spoke of his courageous battle to walk again Raised: $78,000 2018 The Hope Gala s first year selling out and raising over $100,000. Kim Jones hosted and presented the Knight Award to Devon Still Raised: $175,139 20 15 2016 First Leah Still Award for Courage was Presented to Ryan McGarry Raised: $201,017 The Hope Gala will celebrate 10 years of making strides in the fight against childhood cancer at its 10th annual gala on March 10, 2018. 2017 The Hope Gala moves to the beautiful Gotham Hall and Ryan McGarry hosts, lighting up the night with Xylobands Raised: $188, 501.86
Great employee pride and loyalty Your company s commitment to the health and wellbeing of others will inspire a sense of pride among your employees and encourage positive morale. Enhanced exposure Your company will receive positive exposure as volunteers and directors promote Hope Gala events to their friends and colleagues. Your company s name and logo can appear on a variety of promotional and media materials, depending on your level of sponsorship. Continued awareness The Hope Gala has a year-round presence in the community and our sponsors make a lasting impression through banners, media and messaging. WHY SPONSOR THE GALA?
HOW YOU CAN CHANGE A CHILD S All proceeds benefit childhood cancer patients and their families in need of financial aid, medical assistance, and emotional support at the Penn State Hershey Children s Hospital. Year-round fundraising efforts culminate in a total raised reveal during our annual gala event. $2,500 Provides 25 hours of psychological counseling for patients to help communicate and heal through the treatment process $5,000 Funds two weeks of cancer research $7,500 LIFE Provides private rooms for 3 Four Diamonds Patients $10,000 Provides two months of ongoing outpatient treatment for a child $15,000 Funds one year of disposable supplies for a cancer researcher
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS One Diamond $2,500 Two Diamonds $5,000 Three Diamonds $7,500 VIP Tickets 4 6 10 Personal Message or Ad in Program Name or Company Logo in Social Media Outlets Name or Company Logo in Thank You Emails Mention 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Type a quote here. Johnny Appleseed Night of Recognition *While the levels listed above outline our signature sponsorship opportunities, we greatly appreciate gifts of any size.
10TH ANNIVERSARY 4 DIAMOND LEVEL At our 10th annual gala on March 10, 2018, The Hope Gala will celebrate 10 years of making strides in the fight against childhood cancer. 12 VIP tickets to the 10th Hope Gala with prime seating & special access to the VIP Cocktail Hour On-stage acknowledgement Full page color ad in our Night-of Program Special 10 year anniversary gift for you and each of your guests A special 10th Anniversary 4 Diamond donation of $10,000 will help us reach our goal of raising $1 MILLION in our first 10 years. Night-of acknowledgement or promotion on our online auction and donation platform used by all guests One year of promotions to our community and supporter base, reaching thousands Help us make our next 10 years strong, and even more impactful than the last. With your support, there are no limits.
Cocktail Hour Entertainment Volunteer T-Shirts Napkins Lighting Attendee Gifts Step and Repeat, with option to include logo All underwriting opportunities are customizable to provide your organization with your desired level of visibility throughout the night of the Gala, as well as year-round. Please contact ema@nycchopegala.com. UNDERWRITING SUPPORT
NIGHT-OF PROGRAM $500 Full Page Ad in Program Listed on our website $250 1/2 Page Ad in Program Listed on our website $150 1/4 Page Ad in Program
Unable to attend or support the gala? The Hope Gala hosts various functions throughout the year with unique sponsoring and underwriting opportunities: Cheers to Hope In celebration of the tenth year of The Hope Gala, we are hosting our first annual fall fundraising event, Cheers for Hope, on October 13th at Pennsylvania 6 NYC Football Viewing Parties Boat Cruises YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT Networking Events For more information on opportunities to get involved and sponsor our year-round efforts, contact ema@nychopegala.com
THANK YOU NBC Universal Bloomberg Philanthropies TO LAST Fiduciary Trust Company International Insite Risk Management YEAR S AXA Advisors: Mike & Sal Cocco Katie & Brian Lanktree SPONSORS John & Sharon Bove Joanne & Vincent Intrieri Jody & Richard Martin
For questions or more information, please contact: Ema Gaubaite Sponsorship Director ema@nychopegala.com *Checks should be made payable to The Hope Gala Inc. 2017 The Hope Gala, Inc. All rights reserved. The Hope Gala is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All financial gifts are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. THANK YOU