SPRINT TRIATHLON LAKE TANGLEWOOD, TEXAS SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

SPRINT TRIATHLON LAKE TANGLEWOOD, TEXAS SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

LAKE TANGLEWOOD SPRINT TRIATHLON TRI TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BENEFITING: WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO: THE FOLKS OF RIVER FALLS AT JOHNʼS WAY RANCH page 1

ABOUT CHILDREN S MIRACLE NETWORK The mission of Children s Miracle Network is to generate funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children and its member hospitals. One hundred percent of the funds raised are used to help children in the High Plains Region. Your support of Children's Miracle Network helps ensure that children have the specialized care they need and deserve. Children's Miracle Network is the largest children s charity organization in the United States. Every year, Children's Miracle Network hospitals treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable. Children's Miracle Network hospitals impact the lives of more children than any other children's organization in the world. Children's hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and preventative education for children 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a Children's Miracle Network hospital dedicated to serving children in every community across the United States and Canada. These hospitals are committed to providing the best care for children when they need it. Amarillo s Children s Miracle Network: Mission: To help improve the quality of children s healthcare. An international, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of children s healthcare Works to establish premier children s healthcare facilities at Children s Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the United States Provides funding for pediatric and neonatal equipment, continuing education, and patient services 100 percent of the money raised stays local 100 percent of donations go to help kids! Not to cover administrative expenses! How? BSA Health System underwrites the expenses of the local Children s Miracle Network office. In the Amarillo area since 1985 Serves Amarillo, Texas and the 26 surrounding counties Annually, funding from Children s Miracle Network is used to support: - Over 180 babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Over 1,000 babies and children in Pediatrics - Over 220 baibies and children in Pediatrics Intensive Care - Financial grants to more than 50 families - Continuing education for ICU Nurses page 2

INTRODUCTION LETTER INTRODUCTION LETTER The inspiration for this event came about in May of 2005, with the birth of Thomas Bo Boyce Lynch, who was born with a rare and currently untreatable seizure disorder. He spent the first two months of his life in the Children s Miracle Network (CMN) supported Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Baptist St. Anthony s Hospital of Amarillo. Inspired by the compassion of the CMN telethon and the amazing impact CMN was able to make in their lives, the Lynches and their friends, through a letter writing campaign, sought sponsorship to participate in a charity triathlon in McKinney, Texas, raising just over $23,000 for CMN of Amarillo. Motivated by their efforts, CMN board members and volunteers have worked tirelessly to provide Amarillo and the Panhandle community with a similar event: The Lake Tanglewood: Tri to Make a Difference Sprint Triathlon, which to date has raised over $250,000. 100% of the proceeds raised from this event benefit the Panhandle s sick and needy children. Bringing the Triathlon home to Lake Tanglewood allowed our community, as well as local and regional businesses, to participate in this faith inspiring event. Thomas Bo Boyce Lynch page 3

EVENT GOALS EVENT GOALS Ensure that one hundred cents of every dollar raised is used to enrich the lives of children with special needs in the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive care units of Baptist Saint Anthony s Hospital. To raise $75,000 to purchase much needed equipment for the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Raise awareness and funds for the Children s Miracle Network. Increase the number of individuals who support and volunteer for the Children s Miracle Network. Improve the safety and quality of life for the residents of Lake Tanglewood by providing an opportunity for racers and spectators to support the Tanglewood Volunteer Fire Department through tips and additional donations during our cookout celebration. Promote physical health and fitness while raising a sense of community in Amarillo and surrounding areas. Promote the sports of triathlon, swimming, cycling, and running in the Texas Panhandle. page 4

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $500 Tri Sponsor Name on the Participant T-Shirts Logo on Course Banner Sponsor May Place Promotional Items in Race Packet $1,000 Sprint Sponsor Includes all items from Tri Level plus: Logo on the Participant T-Shirts Banner (must be provided by you the sponsor) to be placed on race course by Event Volunteers $1,500 Olympic Sponsor (Limited to Four) Includes all items from Sprint Level plus: Water Table Sponsor: Run Course, Run Course Turn-Around, Bike Course or Transition Area Promotional signage for your company s water station (coolers, cups, and water provided) $2,500 Half Ironman Sponsor Includes all items from Olympic Level plus: After Party Sponsor: Drink Station, Serving Line, Band, Awards Ceremony Promotional Banners for your company Booth/Table at the Expo/Packet Pick-Up Name recognition in all literature and on all campaign posters promoting the Triathlon $3,500 Kona Sponsor (Limited to Four) Includes all items from Half Ironman Level plus: Course Sponsor for one of the following: Run Course, Bike Course, Swim Course or Transition Area Promotional signage for your company s designated course Presentation of Triathlon Donation Check on live TV during CMN s Telethon Celebration next June. $5,000 Presenting Ironman Sponsor Includes all items from Half Ironman Level plus: Logo on Finish Line Banner Banner Local Sponsor with the Highest profile during our Tri to Make a Difference Campaign Mentioned as the Presenting Sponsor in all announcements during the Triathlon Promoted as the Presenting Sponsor in television and newspaper press releases Promoted as the Presenting Sponsor on all radio and television public service announcement Opportunity to staff the phone bank in corporate shirts during CMN s Telethon celebration. Present Triathlon Donation check on live TV during CMN s Telethon Celebration this June * Only the Presenting IRONAM Level Sponsor is guaranteed category exclusivity for event sponsorship. The presenting sponsor has the first right of refusal in the following year. ALL SPONSORS must have their money turned in 30 days prior to the Event. *Any sponsor wishing to participate in the CMN Telethon Celebration must commit by May 31st. page 5

SPONSORSHIP SIGN-UP FORM SPONSORSHIP SIGN-UP SHEET Please sign and return the attached letter of commitment. CMN, Tri to Make a Difference, Inc. and agree to contribute to the success of the Tri to Make a Difference Triathlon. Name of Partnering Individual or Organization Contact Name for Organization (if applicable) Phone # Fax # Mailing Address City State Zip Code Email DONATIONS $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 Other $ Or Dontae online at: www.bsahs.org/ttmadsponsorship TERMS AND CONDITIONS Sponsorship checks should be made payable to the Children s Miracle Network, and should be received 30 days prior to the Event Sponsor is responsible for providing correct company name and logo as needed. Sign-up Form and Check should be mailed to the following: 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106 Signature of Sponsor / Sponsor Representative Title Date page 6

God s Plan As I awoke from a deep, deep sleep, God s hand was there upon my cheek. Angels were everywhere as I looked around, White clouds covered the walls from ceiling to ground. Tubes and lines were connected to me, God had told me this is the way it should be. I know not how I got to this place, It must have been by God s grace! Please don t be sad as you look at me, For I m God s child as I will always be. Mom and dad come and go, to them my healing must seem slow. God s plan is in action for all to see, What greater glory can I bring to Thee? As the doctors and nurses work on me, Each understand God is the key. Prayers for me have been sent up above, Being delivered by one of God s doves. My name is Braden and I m part of a plan, A plan between God and mortal man. By Steve Patterson, 07/23/01 (Dedicated to the doctors, nurses, housekeepers, and other staff at B.S.A Thank You from Steve, Tracie, and Braden) Steve is a Children s Miracle Network Board Member and the Father of a Miracle Child