2011 American Cancer SocietyRelay For Life

of Johnson County

Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities

Content: General American Cancer Society

& Relay For Life Information

Sponsorship Amenities/Benefits

Sponsorship Contract

“WITH EACH LAP…WE CELEBRATE MORE BIRTHDAYS”

What We Know…

The Face of the American Cancer Society in Johnson County- Road to Recovery – A service for cancer patients that need a ride to treatment

- Reach to Recovery – A service where newly diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients are paired up with an American Cancer Society trained Survivor for support.

- Look Good Feel Better – A program coming in January 2009, that will provide patients in treatment an American Cancer Society trained cosmetologist and make-up products.

- 1-800-ACS-2345 – Not only a hotline for information, but Staff trained on services in the North Texas Region are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a week that can help patients navigate through their current situation, answer personal questions, and walk them through their personal health care system.

• Cancer accounts for 1 out of every 4 deaths• More than 1,500 people a day are diagnosed with cancer• 34,067 Texans will die this year from cancer• Men have a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer• Women have a 1 in 3 lifetime risk of developing cancer• An estimated 9,500 children ages 0-14 are diagnosed with cancer each year• Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children, exceeded only by accidents

How Your Company Benefits…

Relay for Life in Johnson County raised $175,000 in 2011!

This sponsorship packet allows you to support Relay For Life and gets your name out! High participation plus high interest from the news media can equal high

visibility for you, demonstrating to your market that you care about the quality of life in your community. Your company will be associated with the American Cancer Society, the world's largest and oldest voluntary health organization dedicated to

eliminating cancer.  

American Cancer Society2011 Relay For Life

**We greatly appreciate your support in the effort to eliminate cancer**

Sponsorship Levels :

Diamond $5,000 1 Available

• Your company logo in featured position on event T-Shirt (2,000 plus)• Recognition on all printed promotional materials, advertisements, press releases and all event-related functions (Kick–Off, Team Captain Meetings, Bank Nights, fundraisers, etc.)• Exclusive Sponsorship of Cancer Survivor’s lap• Company Executive recognized from stage during Opening and Closing Ceremonies• Recognition from the stage throughout the event• Three (3) company banners (supplied by you) displayed track side and on the grounds. Also, your company will have the only ‘on stage’ banner and be carried front row at Opening Ceremonies.• Full Page Ad on back cover of Relay For Life Event Program

• Logo on Relay For Life Johnson County website for one (1) year and on all Johnson County Relay information brochures• Free Registration and pre-selection of tent locations for four (3) teams• Company’s exhibit booth or table on “Sponsor Alley”• Feature article in Relay For Life Tabloid produced by Cleburne Time Review• Special Relay For Life Sponsorship plaque• Corporate representative will have the opportunity to address the guests from the stage at the wrap-up party• First right of refusal on any new innovation sponsorship opportunities developed between January and June 2009• If your company elects to NOT have a team in Relay you will receive a maximum of ten (10) t-shirts commemorative of the 2011 Relay For Life of Johnson County

Platinum $2,500 4 Available

• Corporate logo prominently displayed on event T-Shirt (2,000)• Half Page Ad in Relay Program• Company logo on all posters and printed materials*• Three (2) of your banners (supplied by you) displayed trackside during relay• Company recognized from the stage during opening and closing ceremonies

• Special RFL Sponsorship plaque• Free Registration and pre-selection of tent locations for (2) teams• If your company elects to NOT have a team in Relay you will receive a maximum of ten (10) t-shirts commemorative of the 2011 Relay For Life of Johnson County

American Cancer Society2011 Relay For Life

Silver $500

• Company name on Relay T-Shirts• Company name in Relay program• Company banner prominently displayed at Opening Ceremony• Company recognized from the stage during Opening Ceremonies

• Team registration fees waived • Special RFL Sponsorship plaque• If company elects NOT to have a team in Relay you will receive a maximum of six (6) t-shirts commemorative of the 2011 Relay For Life of Johnson County

Bronze$250

• Company name on Relay T-Shirts• Company name in Relay Program• Team Registration fees waived • Special RFL Sponsorship plaque

Gold $1,000

• Company logo prominently positioned on Relay T-Shirts• Company name included in print advertisements• Company banner carried at Opening Ceremony• Company recognized from the stage during Opening and Closing Ceremonies

• Company banner prominently displayed at Relay• Team registration fees waived• Company Ad in Relay For Life event program• Special RFL Sponsorship plaque• If company elects NOT to have a team in Relay you will receive a maximum of eight (8) t-shirts commemorative of the 2011 Relay For Life of Johnson County.

American Cancer Society2011 Relay For Life

Specialty Underwriting Opportunities

Luminaria Ceremony $1,000 1 Available

• Company logo printed on event T-shirts (2,000 plus)• Company recognition prior to the Luminaria Ceremony• Company banner displayed on the track• Company recognized from the stage during Opening Ceremonies

• Company logo in Event program• Commemorative Plaque

Cancer Advocacy Program $500 1 Available

• Company name printed on event T-shirts (2,000 plus)• Company banner displayed on the Cancer Advocacy Tent• Company recognition during the Cancer Advocacy Programs on Stage

Cancer Survivor Celebration $1,000 1 Available

• Company logo printed on event T-shirts (2,000 plus)• Company logo printed on Cancer Survivors Banner• Company banner displayed on the Cancer Survivors Tent

• Free Registration and pre-selection of tent locations for 2 Relay Teams• Company representative may participate in the Survivors Reception• Company logo in Event program• Commemorative Plaque

• Free Registration for 1 Relay Team•Commemorative Plaque

Hospitality Underwriter $500 1 Available

• Company Name printed on event T-shirts (2,000 plus)• Company banner displayed at Relay For Life Event

• Free Registration for 1 Relay Team• Recognition in Event Program• Commemorative Plaque

American Cancer Society2011 Relay For Life

* Contingent on Print Deadlines

** Sponsorship payment must be received by deadline to be included in Event Program.

*** Sponsorship payment must be received by deadline to be included on T-shirt.

**** Inclusion in newspaper advertisements will commence upon receipt of sponsorship contract and payment.

• It is the responsibility of the Sponsor to provide approvedcamera-ready logos and ads for printed materials and T-Shirt by Relay deadline to the

Relay Committee.

• It is the responsibility of the company to provide the Relay Committee with the company banner. Your company Team will carry your banner in the Opening

Ceremony.

• Complimentary Teams must submit a completed Team Registration Form and follow the Team requirements as outlined in the Team Captain Booklet. Registrations should

be submitted as soon as possible and before Event deadlines.

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Make Note

American Cancer Society2011 Relay For Life

Underwriting/Sponsorship Contract

*Please type or print clearly your Company information exactly as you would like it to appear on Relay promotions.*Please include a business card with your company logo.

 

Company Name__________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name____________________________________________ Title________________________________ 

Address_____________________________________ City______________________ State________ Zip_________ 

Phone___________________________ Fax______________________ E-mail_______________________________

_______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________Signature Date

YES, I would like to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Johnson County

Please invoice me for the amount indicated below

Payment enclosed Please check one of the following: ___$5000 Diamond __$2500 Platinum __$1000 Gold

__$500 Silver __$250 Bronze

Specialty Underwriting Opportunities

__ Cancer Survivor Celebration __ Luminaria Ceremony

__ Cancer Advocacy Program __ Hospitality Underwriter

  Please return to: Relay For Life of Johnson County Please make checks payable to: American Cancer Society

3301 West Freeway ACS Tax ID 74-1185665 Fort Worth, TX 76107

  Thank You for your generous support in the fight against cancer! Visit us at 1-800-ACS-2345 OR www.cancer.org