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Mark Walden MemorialSickle Cell 5KSponsorshipPackages

The Sickle Cell 5K Run Walk in Memphis originated in 2007 by the Alpha Memphis EducationFoundation. It was developed to create a greater awareness in the Memphis community of SickleCell Disease and to raise money for patient care, social services, and research. Presently, the eventis under the leadership of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee. All proceeds from the event willdirectly benefit individuals living with Sickle Cell. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life forindividuals living with this debilitating disease. In 2013 the event changed the name to the MarkWalden Memorial Sickle Cell 5K in memory of Chief Meteorologist Mark Walden of ABC24. Markwas the celebrity MC for the event in 2011-2012. Mark lived with sickle cell and was a hugesupporter of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee. Please go to our website atwww.sicklecelltn.org or our race website at www.sicklecellwalk.org

What is Sickle Cell Disease?Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells.People withsickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, anabnormaltype of hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells become sickle-shaped(crescentshaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels.Treatment of complications often includes antibiotics, pain management,intravenousfluids, blood transfusion, and surgery all backed by psychosocial support. There iscurrently no universal cure for Sickle Cell Disease.

Mark Walden about his battlewith Sickle Cell DiseaseClick picture to view

PartnershipPackages

Partnership PackagesTitle Sponsor ($10,000):•__________ Mark Walden Sickle Cell 5k•1 sponsor with category exclusivity•100 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed to by July 15,2013)•Sponsorship of 100 walkers or runners•Television PSA that incorporates brand and other entity specificelements•Radio spot and Billboard inclusion•Logo prominently displayed on all advertisements (bus, web, tv, andprint)•Website inclusion

Partnership PackagesStarting Line Sponsor ($7,000):•Mark Walden Memorial Sickle Cell 5k Starting LinePresented by ______________•1 sponsor with category exclusivity•30 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed toby July 15, 2013)•Sponsorship of 30 walkers or runners•Radio spot mention or Billboard inclusion•Logo prominently displayed on all advertisements(bus, web, tv, and print)

Partnership PackagesStage Sponsor ($2,500):•Banner Prominently placed on the main stage•20 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed to by July 15, 2013)•Sponsorship of 20 walkers or runners•Radio spot mention or Billboard inclusion•Website inclusion•Corporate banner at event•Mentions during other Sickle Cell Events•Package will cover the following expenses: Flyers, brochures, andsignage

Partnership PackagesWalden Sponsor ($1,000):•Banner Prominently placed near the main stage•10 t-shirts•Sponsorship of 10 walkers or runners•Website inclusion•Corporate banner at event•Mentions during other Sickle Cell Events•Package will cover the following expenses: Race pack supplies,race supplies, and awards

Partnership PackagesFriends of the Foundation($500):•Banner Prominently placed in venue•5 t-shirts•Sponsorship of 5 walkers or runners•Vendor table at event•Mention during event•Website inclusion

Partnership PackagesCorporate Support Partner•Encourage employees of company to support the event by formingrace teams, jeans day, auctions, and cooking contest•Promote the event via corporate media•Provide In Kind donations to support the event such as:– hot dogs– hot dog buns– fruit (fresh apples, oranges, bananas)– condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish)– beverages (bottle sports drinks, bottle tea, can or bottle soda)– bottle water– give a ways for race bags