We re challenging ourselves again. to honor those who are challenged daily.

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1 We re challenging ourselves again to honor those who are challenged daily.

2 Bean Team Racing, Inc c/o The Bike Bistro Summerlin Road, Unit 114 Fort Myers, FL November 18, 2015 Name Here, Street/Ste. City, State Zip Dear Friend, Imagine pedaling a bicycle 3,000 miles from coast to coast in under 7 days. Well, The Bean Team did it last year shocking everyone finishing in fourth in their bracket and beating some of the best in the world. Very few of us can imagine the trauma of combat and the horror of war. It is something that, thankfully, many of us are blessed to remain blissfully ignorant. Those who can relate don t have to imagine it they ve lived it. For those who return home, the battle is seldom over. In fact, in many ways, it s the start of an entirely new and different fight. For some, it s about re-fortifying their family relationships and reentering society. For others, it is about overcoming the injuries they have sustained to regain some semblance of normalcy. Operation Homefront has worked tirelessly to help these men and women through these challenges, refusing to let their actions go unhonored or their challenges unaided. The Bean Team, now entering as 2-man unit, believe in this cause. They have signed on to race, once again, in the toughest bike race in the world The Race Across America. Yes, 3,000 miles, from coast to coast, in under 7 days AND we re going for the 2-man record as well. To our way of thinking, it s as fitting a stage as any to help raise money and awareness for the challenges our military families face daily. The attached document will detail who we are, what we re doing and why we need your support to give this cause the support it deserves. We thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, The Bean Team Aubrey Aldy Former Army Infantry & Medic Peter Kotland Triathlete/Trainer Bean Team Racing is a 501(c)3 N

3 We re Riding for Operation Homefront, Because Family is Everything. Operation Homefront s mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive in the communities that they ve worked so hard to protect. Every day, across America, Operation Homefront s dedicated employees, passionate volunteers and caring corporate/ individual donors and partner organizations, provide valued programs designed to build strong, stable, and secure military families as we seek to honor their patriotism and service to our country.

4 IN PURSUIT OF THE RAAM 2-MAN RECORD: 3,000 miles. Coast-to-coast. In under 7 days. It s the world s toughest bike race and a fitting stage to honor some of our nation s finest men and women. The Bean Team has chosen to take on this formidable challenge to raise money and awareness for Operation Homefront; an organization dedicated to helping military families on a number of levels. The race is a 3,000-mile trek from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis, MD and arguably one of the toughest tests of endurance a cyclist can sign on for.

5 Two Men. Varied Backgrounds. One Mission. The Bean Team is a group of passionate cyclists who have committed to riding in this race to support Operation Homefront. Not unlike a team of soldiers assembled from varied backgrounds and trained to perform as a team these two men are training to let their own form of teamwork lead them to complete their mission on behalf of our veterans. Aubrey Aldy Former Army Infantry & Medic Peter Kotland Trainer/Pro Athlete

6 The Bean Team needs the support of individual, business and corporate sponsorships to fulfill our pledge to our nations military families. Outlined here are the ways you can help. February 5, 2016 Sponsorship Packages: Jim Felt, President Felt Racing, LLC 12 Chrysler Irvine, CA Medal Of Honor $20,000 Honorary plaque from the BEAN TEAM Trip to Annapolis, MD to witness the Bean Team finishing Access to 30,000+ Facebook followers on RAAM Access to our Friends of our team members on Facebook Dear Mr. Felt, Growing up Minneapolis, MN I spent my summers hanging out at Whimpy s Bike Shop. I dreamt of a day I could work Tens in a of shop. Thousands Fast forward Facebook a few decades impressions and I never imagined I could be a Gold Dealer for Felt. Your bikes 100 s and brand of mentions have jettisoned in Tweets my neighborhood in 12 months shops success beyond what I expected. Part of which is my involvement with the formation of Bean Team Racing. Numerous Blog Posts with Direct Links to desired Website(s) Speaking Engagements by Bean Team Riders The Bean Team is endeavoring to race RAAM this June. We need help, desperately in the form of bicycles for the race. Premium Likely eight Placement total, a mix of road Name, and Tri branding bikes. As and a small promotional shop it is difficult material for me purchase the amount needed. I ask if you can find it in your heart to sponsor our team. Premium Placement of logo on Jersey, support vehicles, website, T-shirts, and more Use our team promote your product/service we are here to say THANK YOU! Here s why: Very few of us can imagine the trauma of combat and the horror of war. It is something that, thankfully, many of us are blessed to remain blissfully ignorant. Those who can relate don t have to imagine Gold Star $10,000 it they ve lived it. Access to 30,000+ Facebook followers on RAAM Access to our Friends of our team members on Facebook For those who return home, the battle is seldom over. In fact, in many ways, it s the start of an entirely new Thousands different of fight. Facebook For some, impressions it s about re-fortifying their family relationships and reentering society. For others, it is about overcoming the injuries they have sustained to regain some semblance of 100 s of mentions in Tweets normalcy. Many Blog Post to your company website Bean Team Members speak at an event on pertinent topic Secondary logo placement on Jerseys, support vehicle, website and t-shirts The Wounded Warrior Project has worked tirelessly to help these men and women through these challenges, refusing to let their actions go unhonored or their challenges unaided. The Bean Team, a team of 4 cyclists who believe in this cause, have signed on to race in the Silver Star $2500 toughest bike race in the world The Race Across America to aid their cause 3,000 miles from coast to coast in under Access 7 days. to 30,000+ To our way Facebook of thinking, it s followers as fitting a on stage RAAM as any to help raise money and awareness for the challenges Access our to wounded our combat Friends veterans of face our daily. team members on Facebook 100 s of mentions on Social Media The attached Secondary document Logo will detail placement who we are, on what Jersey, we re doing Vans, and Website, why we need T-shirt your support to give this cause the support it deserves. We thank you for your attention and consideration. Bronze Star $750 Access to 30,000+ Facebook followers on RAAM Access to our Friends of our team members on Facebook Secondary Logo Placement on T-shirt and Website Sincerely, The Bean Team We ve challenged ourselves. Now we re challenging you.

7 Bike Bistro: A true destination for cyclists. An homage to tradition. For cyclists in Fort Myers, FL and nearby Sanibel Island, the Bike Bistro has a vibe that resonates with bicycle riders of all types. It was designed to honor the European tradition of combining cycling and a warm, coffee-shop atmosphere, giving cycling enthusiasts a destination to relax, and enjoy conversation about the sport they love. In similar fashion, the shop has assembled the Bean Team to ride in the grueling Race Across America, to honor our country s servicemen and the proud tradition of service they committed to. We hope you share our passion for this mission, and look forward to your support. Steve Martin Owner Ian MacDonald Manager Mike Volk Service Manager

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