2019 Sponsorship Proposal

Gifts of Hope Gala

Highlights 2018-2019$34 million

in medicines, food, and relief supplies

4 star

15 consecutive years(highest) Charity Navigator Rating for

Feeding San Diego's KidsWe provided backpacks filled with foodfor homeless and needy schoolchildrenand their families, so that they haveenough to eat on weekends. (USA)

Life-transforming SurgeryOur Ear , Nose, and Throat surgicalteam performed life-transformingsurgeries for men, women, and childrenwith no access to care. (Honduras)

Better Vision, Brighter FutureWe provided thousands of eyeglasses tohelp students succeed in school, andadults to maintain their livelihoods.(Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras)

Food for Hungry ChildrenWe distributed monthly food packets tomore than 10,000 infants and youngchildren suffering from malnutrition.(Guatemala)

Kids Kingdom OrphanageWe provided monthly education andnutrition for abandoned children.(Mexico)

Medicines for ChildrenWe delivered more than $30 million inurgently needed medicines to clinicsand hospitals serving poor families.(Honduras, Niger, Micronesia, Liberia)

New Homes, New BeginningsOur volunteer teams build homes forfamilies desperately needing shelter in avery poor community near Tijuana.(Mexico)

Disaster ReliefBuilding Healthy CommunitiesPuerto RicoWe hired skilled labor and providedconstruction materials for therebuilding of homes destroyed byHurricane Maria.

LouisianaSkilled construction teams repairedhomes for low-income, elderly, anddisabled families who were the victimsof Hurricane Harvey and thedevastating floods of 2016.

BangladeshWe provided 3,955 solar lamps toRohingya refugee families with childrenliving in two refugee camps who fledviolence in Myanmar.

SomaliaWe supported displaced families withemergency funds so they couldpurchase the food they desperatelyneeded, including water and other basicnecessities for survival.

LebanonWe provided water and sanitation forSyrian refugee families.

IndonesiaWe provided 106,000 meals for 2,650families who were victims of the 2018earthquake and tsunami.

TestimonialsZach Niles - Donor

“I want to know I am making a difference.In my opinion, there is nothing worse thanseeing someone in despair, who feels theyhave no way out of their presentcircumstances. Seeing this helps me putmy priorities into perspective. I want to bepart of the solution for these people, and Iknow I will make a difference in their livesthrough IRT.”

“I give money to IRT because I have seenfirsthand how effectively and efficientlythey use my money. I trust themcompletely.”

Kelly Hardiman - Donor & Volunteer

“Through IRT, I know my donations arereaching the children in forgottencorners of the world I want to help themost.”

Kay Gilbert - Donor

"Because this organization is lean, it canrespond very rapidly to emergingsituations around the world that requireassistance. We know that they arevery trustworthy and are proud to supportthis worthy organization."

Pat and Gwen Sullivan -Donors

Join the excitement!In 2018, over 350 prominent guests attended the Gifts of Hope Gala

Our SuccessRave reviews from some of our sponsors set the tone for this year's event! These business leaders have provided IRT with resources that are key topresenting the annual Gifts of Hope Gala. By offering the gift of sponsorship, your generosity will make our mission possible. Corporate partners provide vital resources to alleviate humansuffering and assist victims of disaster, poverty, and neglect, both internationally and domestically.

"It's a Journey ofthe Heart"

Compassion and giving back is a journeyof the heart. That's why Rip CurrentBrewing is proud to support the missionof IRT and the lives that they save. -Mike Brannon, Co-Owner, Rip CurrentBrewery

"Changing Lives"

SJ Creations has been a sponsor for over16 years and is honored to support theamazing life changing work of IRT. -Rich and Sundi Yousko, Owners, SJCreations, Inc.

"Good CorporateCitizen"

As a good corporate citizen, it is ourongoing aim at Alaska Airlines to make ameaningful contribution to thecommunities that we serve. -Barbara Johnson/Joelle NausinManagers, Community Relations, AlaskaAirlines

Premium Sponsorship LevelsPresenting Sponsor$20,000

A filmed welcome video showcasing your companyor productExclusive branding as presenting sponsor in all printedmaterialsCustom exposure of your brand and product at the eventDeluxe bay view suite for one night includes breakfast andmassage for two with late check-outChampagne Limo service for 10 people to the eventTwo tables of 10 with premier seatingName on all invitations (by June 1)Recognition in IRT eBlastRecognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website with link

Gala Host$10,000

Two tables of 10 with premier seatingName on all invitations (by June 1)Recognition in IRT eBlastRecognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website with link

ONLY 1AVAILABLE

Sponsorship LevelsPlatinum Sponsor$5,000

Recognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT websitewith linkOne table of 10 with premier seating

Gold Sponsor$2,500

Recognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website withlinkFour complimentary reservations

Diamond Sponsor$1,00

Recognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website withlinkTwo complimentary reservations

Ruby Sponsor$500

Recognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website withlink

Silver Sponsor$250

Recognition at the event

Make your sponsorshipcommitment onlinewww.irteams.org/gala or call (619) 284-7979

Table Sponsors

Table of 10$1,950 or $1,850 before August 16

Recognition at the eventComplimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website with linkOne table of 10

Table of 12$2,340 or $2,220 before August 16 Recognition at the event

Complimentary valet parkingBusiness Logo/Name on IRT website with linkOne table of 12

Reserve your Gifts of Hope Experience Today! Sponsorships are limited! Please contact:

Erich Foeckler (619) 284-7979efoeckler@irteams.org