Changing lives, one shoe at a time May 14th, 2016 Cameron s Shoes Soleman Triathlon ship Packet
Dear Friends, Thank you for considering contributing to our charity. Cameron's Shoes was founded by my wife Patricia and myself three years ago. After working several years as part of a medical mission in Cali, Colombia, my wife and I got the idea to bring our daughters used shoes to the kids in Colombia. The shoes had little wear and may otherwise, have gone to waste. We soon had a garage full of our neighbors kids' shoes. Since that time we have filled a large storage unit with both new and used shoes. We are a local public charity, founded here in Baton Rouge. We have made donations nationally and internationally as well as right here in our local community. As the foundation has grown, so have our responsibilities. In the near future we will be asked to help support the orthopedic medical mission that takes place in Colombia every year. To help support our foundation, we have had several fundraisers over the last five years. On May 16th of this year we will host our first annual Cameron's Shoes Soleman Triathlon here in the Baton Rouge area. If you are interested in learning more about Cameron s Shoes please go to our Facebook page or feel free to call or email any time. My contact information is below, and I would be happy to provide any additional information you may need. Thank you again for your time and God bless. Thank you, Stevie Guillory Founder stevie@cameronsshoes.org
What is Cameron s Shoes all about? Our Mission: Cameron s Shoes was started to collect new and used shoes for the poor and underprivileged children in Colombia, South America. I got the idea one day while staring at shoes that no longer fit my daughters and would be thrown away or given to Goodwill and sold. These shoes were in perfect condition. I thought about the many kids I ve seen while doing mission work in Cali, Colombia over the last eight years. This is a medical mission that I have had the privilege to participate in with my boss and friend, Dr. Jorge Isaza, who grew up in Cali. Working with the people of Cali has had a profound impact in my life. When we first started going, I was oblivious to some of the poverty that I was seeing in the clinics. Slowly, as I have spent more time, and got to know people better, my eyes have been opened. About half of the kids we would see would be dressed in good clothes and shoes. Others were not and soon I realized the kids in the nice shoes were wearing their only pair! We have to help. We can help. We are truly blessed in our country and together we can help others that are less fortunate. I am taking no money nor receiving any gain from this. My goal is to take as many shoes to Cali as possible. Please help if you can.
Why sponsor a Cameron s Shoes event? These are difficult times and many in our community and around the world are suffering from crushing poverty. The Soleman Triathlon offers opportunities to impact the lives of those who are suffering. From cash and in-kind sponsorships to underwriting specific elements of the events, the Soleman offers a variety of levels to match your company's marketing goals and budget. Benefits of ship: Awareness among hundreds of energetic and dynamic athetes Exclusive participation in activities that reach a growing number of participants Receive community visibility leading up to the Soleman Triathlon and on event day Recognition with special signage at event Partner with an organization that directly benefits small children around the world The ability to have us post marking materials to our Website and Facebook page The ability to distribute materials at Cameron s Shoes events The ability to have a resourse table available to display materials at an event It s just plain cool! How will my sponsorship funds be utilized? All the money collected minus the expenses of the event go to the collection and distribution of shoes to poor and underprivileged children around the world. Not one cent is spent on exorbitant salaries and overhead.
Overview of sponsorship opportunities Event $5,000 Gold : $1,000 - $5,000 or in-kind product donation Silver : $500 - $999 or in-kind product donation Bronze : $250 - $499 or in-kind product donation : under $250 or in-kind product donation If you do not see what you are looking for, we are open to hearing new sponsor benefit ideas and create a sponsor package specifically for your business. Other Opportunities Corporate Matching Some employers may choose to pay for all or a portion of their employees entry fees or provide matching funds for the entry fees and/or pledge dollars they raise. This is a great way to show your company s commitment to making a difference.
ship Benefits $250 $500 $1,000 $1,000 + $5,000 + Bronze Silver Gold Event Logo on shirt and website w/ link will be part of all publicity prior to and during event ship listing on on-site signage by sponsorship level The ability to contribute materials to the race bag Ability to have resource table available to display at event Logo on race bibs Verbal Recognition as The event sponsor Individual on-site signage Opportunity to address crowd directly Opportunity to distribute race awards at closing Complimentary entries to Soleman Triathlon
2016 Soleman Triathlon SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION Name of Company, Institution, or Individual (Please print exactly as should appear in print publication.) Contact Person Address City State ZIP Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail ship you are interested in: Event - $ 5,000 + Gold ship - $ 1000 + Silver ship - $ 1000 Bronze ship - $ 500 - $ 250 Method of Payment: Full payment enclosed Partial payment enclosed Invoice me Please make checks payable and send to: Cameron s Shoes 16851 Jefferson Hwy Suite 3C Baton Rouge, LA 70817 SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE AND FULL PAYMENT DUE BY APRIL 30, 2016. Your support is sincerely appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Cameron s Shoes Foundation. Cameron s Shoes is a non-profit organization503(c) status for tax purposes and is governed by a Board of Directors. Federal tax identification number is 45-2839744.
Event overview The event location this year is on the property of Dr. Rick Ahmad off River Road in Sunshine, Louisiana in an area know to local cyclists as The Loop. The event location consists of a 640 meter private ski lake, which will be the location of the open water swim. The bike leg of the race will be on river road in The Loop which will be a distance of 12 miles. The 5K run will be through the back wooded portion of the property. The run will be through beautiful fields filled with wild flowers and thick lush forest filled with various wildlife. While the challenging open water swim and fast paced bike down scenic river road received much fanfare, the run received rave reviews. Most participants said it was their favorite run ever doing a triathlon. Event Statistics 640 meter open water swim 19.3 Kilometer bike 5 Kilometer trail run 75 registered participants in first year. We are projected to exceed 150 in 2016 Most participants stayed after race to eat, dance, and visit sponsor booths.