2014 ms gala luncheon sponsorship booklet

What is MS?Multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with the disease. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.

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What is the MS Gala Luncheon?The National MS Society, South Florida Chapter holds one of the most prestigious luncheons in South Florida, drawing over 1,200 guests from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties every year. The MS Gala Luncheon has raised more than $5 million to help the National MS Society fund cutting-edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services designed for the 7,000 people with MS and their families in South Florida. 2014 Honoree Alan S. Becker

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About the 2014 MS Gala Luncheon • The largest National MS Society luncheon in the nation• The 2014 MS Gala Luncheon will be held at the Broward County Convention Center on

Wednesday, January 22, 2014• Honoring Alan S. Becker• Celebrating its 20th Year of Entertainment Innovation, Broadway’s CIRQUE DREAMS, the internationally

acclaimed global entertainment brand, will feature an array of awe-inspiring performance artistry with award-winning costume designs and entertaining characters.

• 1,200 affluent men and women in attendance from Miami-Dade (11%), Broward (48%), Palm Beach (35%) and other areas (6%).

• Over 40% are married; median age is 43• Extravagant silent auction and raffle prizes

• Fund research for a cure • Create awareness of corporate identity • Increase visibility and enhance customer loyalty• Unique chance for employee involvement

• Demonstrate community interest• Potential category exclusivity for brand(s)• Opportunity for special promotions

Why Become a Sponsor?


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PROGRAMS & SERVICES 45%

RESEARCH 20%

NATIONAL ACTIVITIES 17%

FUNDRAISING 14%

MANAGEMENT & GENERAL 4%


ABOUT THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY n MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person

address the challenges of living with MS. n Through our national office and 50-state network of chapters, we devoted over $164 million to programs

and services that assisted more than one million people. n To move us closer to a world free of MS, the Society also invested $43.3 million to support over 350 research

projects around the world. n Approximately 75% of Society total revenue is devoted to research and service programs while the remainder

is invested in support services such as fund raising and Society management. Because of dedicated volunteer support, it costs the Society about 17 cents to raise a dollar.

n We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at www.nationalMSsociety.org.

WHAT DOES THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER DO?

Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the National MS Society at nationalMSsociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867).


In Good CompanyThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society has formed mutually beneficial partnerships with local and national

organizations. Here are a few proud sponsors of the MS Gala Luncheon and The National MS Society.


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January 2013

30th Annual MS Gala Luncheon In Ft. Lauderdale BY Olee Fowler

January 9th, 2013

The 30th annual MS Gala Luncheon, presented by DBS Financial Group/MassMutual, will take flight on Wednesday, January 23. More than 1,200 guests from the tri-county area will gather for the prestigious luncheon that has raised more than $5 million since its inception for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s South Florida Chapter, which helps fund research to find the cause of MS, ways to treat MS and, ultimately, a cure for the disease.

The event will be in a lofty new location for it’s 30th anniversary, held at the Sheltair airplane hangar in Fort Lauderdale, the home to South Florida’s sleekest private jets owned by some of the area’s business tycoons and social elite.

This year’s honorees are Fred and Jodi Rothman and their daughters, Lecia and Alie. The Rothmans learned firsthand about the concerns of MS when Alie was diagnosed with MS during her freshman year of high school. The family created a team for the MS Boca Walk raising more than $650,000, and Fred became one of the top fundraisers in the country.

During the luncheon international fashion designer Rene Ruiz will debut his Spring/Summer 2013 collection. One of the models in the show is Briana Vega, a 10-year-old girl undergoing treatment for leukemia who met Ruiz last year. Ruiz was so inspired by Vega story that he wanted to do something special for her. Ruiz invited Vega to be in the MS Gala Luncheon Fashion Show and created a custom gown for her so she could be a “supermodel” for the day. In addition to Ruiz’s

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Sponsorship Type AmountMedia

ExposureName in Invite Program Ad Seats

Display Banner

at Event

Recognition at Gala/Events

Sponsorship Details

Silver Lining Lounge & Silent Auction

$20,000 X XInside Back Cover

(Full Color)Premier seating for 12 X X

Entire cocktail hour will feature & promote your company brand/logo.

Automobile Sponsor $12,000 X XFull Page


Jewelry Sponsor $10,000 X XDouble Page

Center Spread(Full Color)

Premier seating for 10 X XJewelry showcased at the MS Gala Luncheon. Opportunity to

include jewelry in our exclusive drawing.

Platinum $10,000 X XFull Page

(Full Color)Reserved seating for 10

Diamond $5,000 XHalf Page

(black & white Ad)Reserved seating for 10

Elite $2,500 XHalf Page

(black & white Ad)Seating for 5

Illuminating $1,000Quarter Page


Cirque Dreamer for a Day

$1,200Be part of the performance which will include a unique costume as

you mingle along side the artists throughout the show. (Does not include seats. Limited space available)

For more information contact Monica Whiting at 954-731-4224 or [email protected]

MS Gala Luncheon Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Type AmountMedia

ExposureName in Invite Program Ad Seats

Display Banner

at Event

Recognition at Gala/Events

Sponsorship Details

Silver Lining Lounge & Silent Auction

$20,000 X XInside Back Cover


Entire cocktail hour will feature & promote your company brand/logo.

Automobile Sponsor $12,000 X XFull Page


Jewelry Sponsor $10,000 X XDouble Page

Center Spread(Full Color)

Premier seating for 10 X XJewelry showcased at the MS Gala Luncheon. Opportunity to

include jewelry in our exclusive drawing.

Platinum $10,000 X XFull Page

(Full Color)Reserved seating for 10

Diamond $5,000 XHalf Page

(black & white Ad)Reserved seating for 10

Elite $2,500 XHalf Page


Illuminating $1,000Quarter Page


Cirque Dreamer for a Day

$1,200Be part of the performance which will include a unique costume as

you mingle along side the artists throughout the show. (Does not include seats. Limited space available)

MS Gala Luncheon Sponsorship Opportunities

MS Kid's Camp Kid’s Camp is held each year for children between the ages of 7-12 who have a parent or grandparents with MS. They enjoy a weekend at camp and meet other children with similar experiences, creating memories and building hope for the future.

MS Women’s Retreat The annual Women’s Retreat gives women with MS an opportunity to be a part of an exciting and fun-filled weekend. Throughout their stay the ladies enjoy pampering, entertainment, MS education and exercise for better physical health.

MS Men’s Day Male bonding at its best. Men have the opportunity to interact with each other in a comfortable setting, enjoy entertainment and participate in an informative panel or discussion.

MS Teen Expression Teen Expression members meet regularly throughout the year both in-person and via conference call to plan and execute programs for

other teens in our chapter area. The purpose of Teen Expression is to have fun, plan activities and raise awareness one teen at a time.

MS Wellness Programs The Society offers classes in wellness including gentle exercise, tai chi, yoga, and aquatics for people with MS.

MS Service Day MS Service Day is a volunteer driven initiative organized by the National MS Society South Florida Chapter. Teams of volunteers complete projects for families living with multiple sclerosis.

MS Research The Society provides grant funding, tools and information resources to support the brightest scientists and physicians exploring questions underlying MS.


National MS Society South Florida Chapter3201 West Commercial Boulevard Suite 127Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

nationalMSsociety.org/fls+1 954 731 4224

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