Your invitation to support spinal cord injury research and the performing arts SpinalChord 2012 Your invitation to support a unique and worthwhile fundraising initiative 5 November 2011 Blusson Spinal Cord Centre 818 West Tenth Avenue Vancouver 7:00 pm co-hosted by ICORD & Vancouver Cantata Singers
an extraordinary event Now in its 4 th season, Spinal Chord is a unique event bringing together Vancouver s Arts & Science communities. The 2012 Gala will once again be hosted in the acoustically superb atrium of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. This interdisciplinary event celebrates the achievements and objectives of two internationally recognized organizations, each working in a very different field. This annual event gives us the opportunity to come together and identify common ground and shared perspectives in our varied pursuits. With the exception of specific cash donations, all funds generated by this event are split equally between both organizations. Please consider supporting us this November by becoming a sponsor, or by making a donation to our silent auction. For a glimpse of earlier Spinal Chord Galas, please visit our website, www.spinalchordgala.com.
By sponsoring Spinal Chord on November 3 rd, 2012, you will be supporting two internationally celebrated organizations: ICORD (International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries) is a world leading health research centre focused on spinal cord injury. From the labbased cellular level of understanding injury to rehabilitation and recovery, our researchers are dedicated to the development and translation of more effective strategies to promote prevention, functional recovery, and improved quality of life after spinal cord injury. Located at Vancouver General Hospital in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, ICORD is supported by UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. www.icord.org. Vancouver Cantata Singers was founded in 1957, and has become one of Canada s preeminent choral ensembles. VCS has been awarded the Canada Council s top prize in choral singing, the Healy Willan Grand Prize, more than any other choir in the country. Under the current artistic leadership of Eric Hannan, VCS has become known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards encompassing 500 years of choral repertoire. The choir also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles. www.vancouvercantatasingers.com FACULTY OF MEDICINE ICORD & the Vancouver Cantata Singers sincerely thank you for your consideration.
SpinalChord happens Saturday 3 November 2012 How can you be a part of this unique event? We are seeking donations of products and services from businesses and individuals in the community. Donations could include: gift cards for restaurants, spa services and shops tickets to sporting events, theatre performances and concerts gourmet gift baskets and bottles of wine artwork, jewelry, accessories Cash donations are also welcome. Tax receipts for the value of your donation will be provided. Contact us. We will be happy to discuss your options. Cheryl Niamath Administrative Manager ICORD 604-675-8844 niamath@icord.org Laura Ralph UBC Faculty of Medicine Development Office 604-827-3699 laura.ralph@ubc.ca Dave Carlin General Manager Vancouver Cantata Singers 604-730-8856 dave@vancouvercantatasingers.com Missy Clarkson Board Member & Singer Vancouver Cantata Singers 604-724-1915 missy@vancouvercantatasingers.com
Sponsorship levels $6,000+ Presenting Sponsor For your cash donation: Your name or company logo prominently displayed on all printed and electronic documents (posters, flyers, postcards, programme, media releases). Your name / logo prominently displayed on the ICORD and Vancouver Cantata Singers event web pages for at least one year, with direct links to your web site. Your name / logo prominently displayed multiple times on Donor Recognition screens during the event. Live promo by MC during event. Opportunity to display your banner or promotional material at the event. Six tickets to the event. $3,000 - $6,000 Platinum Sponsor For your cash or in-kind donation: Your name or company logo prominently displayed on printed and electronic documents. Your name/ logo prominently displayed on the ICORD and Vancouver Cantata Singers event web pages for at least one year, with direct links to your web site. Your name / logo prominently displayed multiple times on Donor Recognition screens during the event. Live promo by MC during event. Four tickets to the event. $1,500 - $2,999 Gold Sponsor For your cash or in-kind donation: Your name or company logo displayed on selected printed and electronic documents. Your name / logo displayed on the ICORD and Vancouver Cantata Singers event web pages for at least one year, with direct links to your web site. Your name / logo prominently displayed on Donor Recognition screens during the event. Two tickets to the event. $500 - $1,499 Silver Sponsor For your cash or in-kind donation: Your name or company name displayed on selected printed and electronic documents. Your name / logo displayed on ICORD and VCS event web pages for at least one year, with direct links to your web site. Your name / logo displayed on Donor Recognition screens during the event. One ticket to the event. $50 to $499 - Bronze Sponsor For your cash or in-kind donation: Your name or company name included in the event programme. Your name or company name displayed on the ICORD and VCS event web pages for at least one year, with direct links to your web site. Your name / logo displayed on Donor Recognition screens during the event. We are delighted to announce that CTV will be the exclusive television media sponsor for Spinal Chord 2012. Please note: Gift items (tangible items of property) are eligible for a tax receipt to the extent provided by federal law Tax receipts cannot be issued for services
SpinalChord 2011 Sponsors: Presented by: Platinum Sponsors: DAVID H. DOIG & ASSOCIATES Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Paul & Lyse Clover Kwon Lab Bob & Michele Michaleski Gold Sponsors: Coleen Christie Derwin & Janet Lea Tony Westbridge c o u t u r e Silver Sponsors: Karl Brown Angela & Darcy Clarkson Dalton Kremer Darren Twiss Videography Frieda Epp Gerhardt Heide John Ferrie Marcie & Kim Hubick Missy Clarkson Paul Lesack Art & Illustration