How You Can Help Sick Kids...
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet Pixie Monroe and Kimber Eastwood during a tandem jump camp with the U.S. Army's Golden Knights. As you will read below, Pixie's parents were among the original board members who helped Danny Thomas found St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Now, Pixie and Kimber are traversing the country in a fundraising effort on behalf of the hospital, in honor of Pixie's mother, Maria Petros, who passed away last year. If you have ever looked for a way you can help save children and find cures for the illnesses that afflict them, Pixie's "Beacon of Hope" fundraiser is a wonderful way to do it. It has my full endorsement!
Be a St. Jude Hero!
1st Annual Beacon of Hope
An Evening to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 | National Building Museum | Washington, D.C.
In the spring of 2007, Pixie Monroe approached St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the idea for an event in Washington, D.C. Her wish was to find a way to honor her mother, Marie Petros, who passed away in August 2006, and her father, Edward S. Petros, for their generous contributions and fundraising efforts on behalf of the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Petros were among the original board members of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital with Danny Thomas and have faithfully served the hospital through their fundraising efforts for over fifty years ago. On February 5, 2008, we will come together to celebrate their dedication and to shed light on what more can be done.
Sponsorship of the Beacon of Hope provides organizations a cause-related marketing opportunity that allows them to partner with one of the most respected research facilities for children in the world. Sponsorship also provides the chance to entertain clients and reward employees at an event featuring an amazing silent auction, delicious food and one-of-a-kind entertainment. Top sponsors will be rewarded with inclusion in the event’s media campaign.
We invite you to join us for the 1st Annual Beacon of Hope on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. For additional information, please contact Jeanie Torchio at (703) 486-4520.
Why Sponsor the Beacon of Hope?
Happening in the heart of Washington, D.C., the Beacon of Hope is destined to become one of the city’s “must attend” events;
Offering access to corporate and civic leadership, the Beacon of Hope offers unique networking opportunities, attended by hundreds of influential corporate and civic leaders;
Partnering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through sponsorship of the Beacon of Hope aligns an organization with one of the world’s most respected leaders in health initiatives focusing on pediatric cancers, Sickle Cell Anemia and the Avian flu;
Extending your support through a corporate sponsorship helps fund the research that provides hope to millions of children afflicted with life-threatening diseases and their families.
Beacon Partnership*
Entertainment Sponsor
• Two (2) VIP tables (20 event invitations);
• Company logo or name on “Save the Date” postcard;
• Company logo or name on event invitation;
• Company signage at event;
• Back cover advertisement in event program book;
• Company logo or name with hyperlink back to sponsor web site featured on the St. Jude web site at www.stjude.org/beaconofhope;
• Promotional messages on Casting Hope podcasts and company logo or name with hyperlink back to sponsor web site on www.castinghope.net;
• Company name featured in all media outreach including press releases;
• Feature article and photo opportunity in ALSAC News, a St. Jude publication with a circulation of over 20,000;
• Listing on partner page of event program book;
• Listing as partner on all event signage;
• Mention in video presentation at event;
• Commemorative plaque
TOTAL INVESTMENT $25,000
*One (1) Beacon Partnership available
Lighthouse Partnership
• One (1) VIP table (10 event invitations);
• Company logo or name on “Save the Date” postcard;
• Company logo or name on event invitation;
• Company signage at event;
• Full page ad with preferred placement in event program book;
• Company logo or name with hyperlink back to sponsor web site featured on the St. Jude web site at www.stjude.org/beaconofhope;
• Company logo or name with hyperlink back to sponsor web site on www.castinghope.net;
• Company name featured in all media outreach including press releases;
• Listing on partner page of event program book;
• Listing as partner on all event signage;
• Mention in video presentation at event;
• Commemorative plaque
TOTAL INVESTMENT $15,000
High Tide Partnership
• Six (6) event invitations
• Full page ad with preferred placement in event program book;
• Company logo or name with hyperlink back to sponsor web site featured on the St. Jude web site at www.stjude.org/beaconofhope;
• Company name featured in all media outreach press releases;
• Listing on partner page of event program book;
• Listing as partner on all event signage;
• Mention in video presentation at event;
• Commemorative plaque
TOTAL INVESTMENT $10,000
Nautical Partnership
• Four (4) event invitations;
• Full page ad with preferred placement in event program book;
• Listing on partner page of event program book;
• Listing as partner on all event signage;
• Mention in video presentation at event;
• Commemorative plaque
TOTAL INVESTMENT $5,000
Seashore Partnership
• Two (2) event invitations;
• Half page ad in event program book;
• Listing on partner page of program book;
• Listing as partner on all event signage;
• Mention in video presentation at event;
• Commemorative plaque
TOTAL INVESTMENT $2,500
If you are not familiar with the tremendous work St. Jude Research Hospital does every day, CLICK HERE for some quick facts.
