An Invitation to Sponsor Dear Friend of the American Cancer Society, 13th Annual Benefit of Hope A Season of Gratitude Saturday, November 4, 2017 The Hanover and York County area of the American Cancer Society will hold our 13th Annual Benefit of Hope at the Wyndham Garden York Hotel on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Over the past twelve years, the event has raised almost $1.9 MILLION for the Hanover and York County area. The 2016 Benefit of Hope raised over $145,000; making it a very successful year! These funds provide critical research, patient services, education, and advocacy for the Hanover and York County area community. This year s theme will be A Season of Gratitude, and we will reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for including you! This gala affair will include a welcome reception, silent and live auctions, a gourmet dining experience, live music, and dancing. We invite you to join us and become a part of this exciting and rewarding evening by committing to the Benefit of Hope as a corporate sponsor and/or attending with your family and friends. Your support of the Benefit of Hope will sustain the programs and services offered to cancer patients by the American Cancer Society. Additionally, your participation will establish your company as a community leader, provide an ideal occasion to connect with other Hanover and York County area business leaders, and allow you to spend an enjoyable evening in a grand environment. Please consider the ways your contribution can make a difference in the lives of others. A 2017 Sponsorship Packet is enclosed, which lists the opportunities available through this special event. Please consider these options as part of your commitment to the Hanover and York County area community and your American Cancer Society. Questions can be directed to the American Cancer Society Staff Partner Ali Gill, 215.985.5342, ali.gill@cancer.org. Together with the help of our volunteers, the American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. We look forward to seeing you at our 13 th Annual Benefit of Hope event. Thank you in advance for your support and for helping us finish the fight! Sincerely, Your 13th Annual Benefit of Hope Committee
people received help managing the appearance-related side effects of treatment 191 local patients and their families found help from the Society 59 women received a new free wig York volunteers drove 68 patients totaling 1,200 trips to treatment. 36 women received help with coping with their appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment through Look Good Feel Better 24 individuals received an American Cancer Society Personal Health Manager to help them keep their cancer diagnosis related information organized and portable $145,000 raised by the 2016 Benefit of Hope in York, PA
Presenting Sponsor $10,000 Presenting level with recognition as American Cancer Society Benefit of Hope Presented by Preferred seating for 16 guests Logo on save the date Logo on invitation Logo on event signage Full page recognition on inside front cover or inside back cover in event program Logo and recognition on event website and Facebook page Hope Sponsor $7,500 Complimentary seating for 12 guests Logo on save the date Logo on invitation Logo on event signage Full page recognition in event program Logo and recognition on event website and Facebook page Courage Sponsor $5,000 Complimentary seating for 8 guests Logo on save the date Logo on invitation Text on event signage Three-quarters page recognition in event program Logo and recognition on event website and Facebook page Prevention Sponsor $2,500 Complimentary seating for 4 guests Text on save the date Text on invitation Text on event signage Half page recognition in event program Giving Sponsor $1,500 Complimentary seating for 2 guests Text on event signage Quarter page recognition in event program
Print Sponsor Wine Sponsor Welcome Reception Sponsor $5,500 Complimentary seating for 8 guests Logo representation on all printed materials as the exclusive Category Sponsor Logo representation on event save the date and invitation Three-quarters page ad in the program the exclusive Category Sponsor Logo and recognition on event website and Facebook page Décor Sponsor $4,000 Complimentary seating for 6 guests Logo representation on all printed materials as the exclusive Category Sponsor Logo representation on event save the date and invitation Half page ad in the program the Category Sponsor Entertainment Sponsor $2,750 Complimentary seating for 4 guests Representation as the exclusive Category Sponsor Representation on the event save the date and invitation Quarter page ad in the program the Category Sponsor Auction Sponsor Hope Lights Sponsor $2,500 Complimentary seating for 4 guests Representation as the exclusive Category Sponsor Representation on the event save the date and invitation Quarter page ad in the program the Category Sponsor Featured Table Sponsor $1,500 Opportunity to dedicate a table in memory or honor of a loved one includes 8 tickets Tribute Sponsor $500 Listing recognition in event program Individual Ticket $175 Individual tickets with table seating options for 8-12 guests ADDITIONAL UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE For more information, please contact Ali.Gill@cancer.org or 215.985.5342 Please note that sponsorship commitment form and logos must be received by April 1, 2017 to be included in the event save-the date and by July 1, 2017 for the event invitation. Payment must be received by August 31, 2017. The official registration and financial information of the American Cancer Society, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800.732.0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Please complete the following information and submit with your payment and advertisement. Agreement and logos must be received by April 30, 2017 to be included in the SAVE THE DATE and July 1, 2017 to be included in the INVITATION. *Payment must be received by September 1, 2017 Sponsorship Check One LEVEL Program Ad Space Presenting Sponsor $10,000 Inside Cover Hope Sponsor $7,500 Full Page Courage Sponsor $5,000 ¾ Page Prevention Sponsor $3,000 ½ Page Giving Sponsor $1,500 ¼ Page Tribute $500 Listing Underwriting Opportunities All underwriting opportunities are exclusive Check One LEVEL Program Ad Space Print Underwriter $5,500 ¾ Page Wine Underwriter $5,500 ¾ Page Welcome Reception Underwriter $5,500 ¾ Page Décor Underwriter $4,000 ½ Page Entertainment Underwriter $2,750 ¼ page Auction Underwriter $2,500 ¼ page Hope Lights Underwriter $2,500 ¼ page Featured Table Sponsor table(s) at $1,500 per table; dedicated to: Individual Tickets: ticket(s) at $175 per ticket Donor Name for Program: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: PLEASE CHECK ONE: Please invoice me at the information above. I am enclosing a check for sponsorship. Please make checks payable to: American Cancer Society I am unable to sponsor at this time. Please accept my $ monetary donation. Signature of Responsible Party: Date: Return this form to: American Cancer Society, Attn: Benefit of Hope, 924 N Colonial Ave, York, PA 17403 Please Note: Deadline for ads is September 1, 2017
Please note dimensions below for available ad sizes. If we receive ads that are not within the dimensions indicated, they may be altered to fit the program book. Preferred formats include.pdf or.jpg Please submit your ad electronically to: ali.gill@cancer.org Agreement and logos must be received by April 30, 2017 to be included in the Save the Date AND July 1, 2017 to be included in the Invitation. FINAL AD DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 FOR EVENT DAY SIGNAGE. Advertisement Size Advertisement Dimensions (w x h) Full Page Ad 4 ¾ in x 7 ½ in Three-Quarter Page Ad Half Page Ad Quarter Page Ad (business card sized) 5 in x 5 ½ in 4 ¾ in x 3 ½ in 2 ¼ in x 3 ½ in Questions? --Contact Ali Gill 215.985.5342 ali.gill@cancer.org American Cancer Society Attn: Benefit of Hope 924-N Colonial Avenue York, PA 17403 Important Deadlines April 30 save the date July 1 invitation September 1 day of event signage Thank you for your support of the American Cancer Society!