BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY Alzheimer s & Caregiving: An Evening with Kim Campbell Research Treatment Clinical Trials Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Scranton, PA October 19, 2017 5:45-8:00 pm BrightFocus Alzheimer s Disease Research Program has awarded more than $109 million to scientists conducting innovative Alzheimer s research. In Pennsylvania, BrightFocus has awarded 42 research grants totaling more than $5.3 million to pioneering researchers at local universities and medical centers. Alzheimer s Disease Research Macular Degeneration Research National Glaucoma Research
Alzheimer s & Caregiving: An Evening with Kim Campbell Research Treatment Clinical Trials Presented by Alzheimer s Disease Research, a Program of BrightFocus Foundation BrightFocus Foundation is proud to support research and education in Pennsylvania and around the world to understand and treat Alzheimer s. We invite you to join us as a sponsor for Alzheimer s & Caregiving: An Evening with Kim Campbell The goal of the evening is to provide information to the community about Alzheimer s disease and aging including issues around caregiving, research, early diagnosis, and the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2017 PROGRAM Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Scranton, PA Nancy Lynn, BrightFocus Foundation Panel discussion: 6:45pm Welcome & Glen Campbell: I ll Be Me film clip 8:00pm Closing remarks Teresa Osborne, Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Film clip: Glen Campbell: I ll Be Me (Producer/director: James Keach) 5:45pm Cocktails & heavy hors d oeuvres 7:10pm Panel discussion Kim Campbell Welcome remarks: Kim Campbell, wife of legendary country music star Glen Campbell; advocate and spokesperson for Alzheimer s caregivers; CareLiving.org Janine Starinsky, MHA, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT, Executive Director, Oakwood Terrace Memory Care, Moosic, PA Mario Cornacchione, DO, MS, FAAFP, Geriatric Research & Consulting Group of Northeastern Pennsylvania Memory & Alzheimer s Center; Associate Professor, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Moderated by: Jim Coles, Sports Anchor, WNEP TV Scranton Teresa Osborne Nancy Lynn Janine Starinsky 2 Mario Cornacchione Jim Coles
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Sponsorship Opportunity BrightFocus offers a suite of customizable benefits for the evening and throughout the year in addition to those listed below, which may include promotion via social media campaigns and joint press releases, speaking opportunities, customized employee wellness campaigns, and special invitations to scientific events. DIAMOND SPONSOR $25,000 Everything listed for Platinum Sponsor, and Host of Alzheimer s and Caregiving: An Evening with Kim Campbell Speaking opportunity on stage A table of 10 for the 2018 An Evening of BrightFocus gala in Washington, D.C. PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000 Everything listed for Gold Sponsor, and Co-Host of Alzheimer s and Caregiving: An Evening with Kim Campbell Dinner with Kim Campbell and panelists in conjunction with the event FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Campbell, Director, Strategic Partnerships 301.556.9343 dcampbell@brightfocus.org GOLD SPONSOR $5,000 Everything listed for Silver Sponsor, and Verbal recognition from the podium SILVER SPONSOR $2,500 Everything listed for Bronze Sponsor, and Yearlong logo presence on BrightFocus website, with link to your website BRONZE SPONSOR $1,000 Name in BrightFocus 2018 Annual Report Mention on social media, logo in program, and on-screen presentation Sponsorship Opportunities Or visit: www.brightfocus.org/scranton Alzheimer s panel discussion in Houston, TX. Left to right: Barry Warner, Dr. Hui Zheng, Dr. Joseph Masdeu, Kim Campbell 4
BrightFocus Research Grants in Pennsylvania BrightFocus Foundation has awarded 42 grants to researchers in the state of Pennsylvania since March 1988. The awards span our three programs: Alzheimer s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research. The chart below lists the institutions BrightFocus Foundation has funded in Pennsylvania. Organization Name Allegheny-Singer Research Institute Carnegie Mellon University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Temple University The Pennsylvania State University The Wistar Institute Thomas Jefferson University University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine University of Pittsburgh City Wynnewood Pittsburgh Hershey Philadelphia State College Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Pittsburgh We have awarded a total of $5,383,899 to institutions in Pennsylvania. 5
BrightFocus Foundation BrightFocus is one of America s leading supporters of basic scientific research to better understand and find cures for Alzheimer s disease, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since 1973, we have awarded more than $176 million to scientists seeking bold new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of our target diseases. These grants have supported more than 1,380 innovative projects and an estimated 4,140 scientists who have dedicated their careers to groundbreaking research. Our funding has enabled promising investigators talented scientists at some of the most respected universities, hospitals, and medical centers worldwide to make significant discoveries about these diseases. To date, two have gone on to win Nobel prizes. In the past three years, BrightFocus has funded over 200 research grants totaling more than $36 million. Our 2017 portfolio includes: Alzheimer s Disease Research $8.4 million for 38 research grants. Macular Degeneration Research $2.6 million for 17 research grants. National Glaucoma Research $2.25 million for 15 research grants. BrightFocus drives innovative research worldwide and promotes awareness of Alzheimer s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. 6
OUR IMPACT. We have invested more than $36 million over the last 3 years in research grants worldwide through our partnership with scientific review committees composed of world-class expert researchers and clinicians and have funded over 200 research projects from 2015-2017. BrightFocus-supported research findings are consistently cited at twice the frequency of NIH and other industry sources, illustrating the impact that our funding is able to generate. OUR SCIENCE. Research is at the core of BrightFocus. It is our firm belief that having the courage to invest in innovative ideas will lead to revolutionary approaches and life-saving breakthroughs. Our current research portfolio holds more than 175 bold and innovative projects worldwide seeking discoveries to slow, treat, and cure diseases of mind and sight. OUR REACH. As we work towards better outcomes for families impacted by the diseases that steal mind and sight, we know just how important it is to be here today as they cope with the realities of Alzheimer s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. BrightFocus is committed to raising awareness and providing resources for people who are living with the daily realities of these diseases. Each year: Hundreds of millions of people view our public service announcements Reach of 22 million on social media platforms annually More than 34 million mailings More than 1.5 million people visit our website More than 600,000 supporters nationwide 150,000 publications disseminated More than 124,000 recipients of email research updates 74,000 advocacy volunteers We have invested more than $176 million in research grants. Sowing the Seeds of Scientific Progress Thanks to our early support, most researchers go on to receive government and industry grants that, on average, are TEN TIMES LARGER than the original BrightFocus award, a 1,000% return on investment 7
The Need for Cures Demonstrate a commitment to solving health-care challenges impacting your employees and their loved ones. 1 out of every 16 Americans over the age of 40 has one of the three diseases BrightFocus is working to cure. Every 66 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer s disease. More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer s, and it is the only disease among the top 10 causes of death in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. As many as 11 million people in the US have age-related macular degeneration. An estimated 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only half know they have it. Rising healthcare costs coupled with an aging population means that every employer is going to share the burden of these diseases. Partnering with BrightFocus Foundation will demonstrate your organization s commitment to solving the important health care challenges and unmet health needs impacting your employees and their loved ones every day. AT LEAST 1 in 16 people in the U.S. over the age of 40 has one or more of these three diseases. 8
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Thank You. For further information, please contact: Nancy Lynn Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships BrightFocus Foundation Mobile 347. 604. 3155 Office 301. 556. 9369 Nlynn@BrightFocus.org or visit BrightFocus.org Alzheimer s Disease Research Macular Degeneration Research National Glaucoma Research 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 1-800-437-2423 www.brightfocus.org