2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 TH 2018 WOODLAWN BEACH, HAMBURG NY 12 NOON

2 ABOUT Children are the most valuable part of our future. The goal of Buffalo Spikes for Tykes (BSfT) event is to come together as a community and help children who are less fortunate in Western New York. Since 2009, we ve raised over $350,000 for our community and the children in our hometown who need our help. This year s event and co-ed volleyball tournament will again raise money for the Kelly for Kids Foundation, started by former quarterback of the Buffalo Bills and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jim Kelly. 100% of the funds raised by Buffalo Spikes for Tykes will go directly to this incredible organization.

3 THE 2018 EVENT The 2018 Event will feature: 60 Volleyball Teams, totaling over 360 players from the WNY region Over 1000 guests, who will be on hand to cheer on the teams and support the event Each guest makes a $40 contribution for each ticket sold Live music and fully hosted bar from 12-5 p.m. Silent and live auction featuring autographed memorabilia from Hall of Fame NFL players and NHL All-Stars, as well as one-of-akind experiences Celebrity guests, including remarks by Jim Kelly VIP Cabanas and tables

4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE JULY AUG Teams register, guests save the date & early registration Teams confirmed, sponsorships locked, guest tickets 1 blast to all registrants 8 All materials and signage printed 14 Final Advance Ticket Guest Registration AUGUST a.m. Teams arrive check in 11 a.m. Media check-in Tournament begins/live auction opens 12 noon Live band takes the stage 1 p.m. Remarks by Jim Kelly 4 p.m. Tournament ends winners announced

5 PR/SOCIAL MEDIA The 2018 Buffalo Spikes For Tykes Event will create excitement, enthusiasm and awareness in the WNY region through a dedicated series of media activities to include: Press release announcement, media alerts (2), placement on local calendars, outreach to local media ahead of the event, post-event release to local media, along with invited photographers and journalists. The event will also engage participants and guests in a social media campaign using #blospikes4tykes on Facebook and Instagram.

6 PR/SOCIAL MEDIA Stang has been throwing events in the Buffalo area since he was 19. This year s tournament promises to be one of his biggest yet - Buffalo Rising 8/2015 Spikes for Tykes beach volleyball tournament Aug. 23 at Woodlawn Beach raised money for the Kelly For Kids Foundation that was started by NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly. 60 teams were present to compete in the daylong tourney - Buffalo News 8/2015

7 PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS SINCE 1999, BUFFALO SPIKES FOR TYKES HAS RAISED OVER $150,000 FOR KELLY FOR KIDS, WHO THEN AWARDS GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH IN THE WNY AREA. THE EVENT GROWS EXPONENTIALLY EVERY YEAR. IN 2017, WE RAISED $42,000 FOR KELLY FOR KIDS. IN 2018, THE GOAL IS $50,000. Algonquin Sports Inc. Alleyway Theatre Inc. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo, Inc. Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns Camp Good Days & Special Times Catholic Academy of West Buffalo Child and Adolescent Treatment Services Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Cradle Beach Camp, Inc. Daystar for Medically Fragile Childrens & Girls Club Depew Lancaster Boys & Girls Club ECMC Foundation Elizabeth Olmsted Center for Visually Impaired FranciECMC Foundation Gateway-Longview Foundation Genesee County Chapter NYSARC Inc. Gliding Stars Hunter's Hope Foundation Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo King Urban Life Center Inc. Nativity Miguel Middle School of Buffalo Nor-Ton Red Jacket Club, Inc. Peace of the City Ministries R2R Ministry Inc. Rochester Hearing and Speech Center Rural Outreach Center St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute The Relief Zone Inc. Valley Community Association Volunteers of America of Western New York West Buffalo Charter School YMCA of the Twin Tiers

8 PAST AND PRESENT SPONSORS INCLUDE:

9 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES HALL OF FAME SPONSOR $12, ONE Available Primary corporate naming rights to event: Buffalo Spikes Tykes presented by [ ] Corporate logo on all trophies presented to tournament winners 8 tickets to VIP Kelly for Kids Gala held at Adams Mark Hotel in Spring of 2019 Full page ad in the Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic Gala Program Jim Kelly autographed mini helmet collection in custom case Autographed and Framed Jim Kelly jersey 2 tickets to a home Buffalo Bills game in 2018 Corporate advertising on each ticket/flyer and poster printed for Additional Benefits: Corporate advertising on FRONT of BSfTshirts (800 handed out at event - first-come, first-served). Also color preference of shirts to reflect your business Sideline naming rights for main volleyball court Special DOUBLE VIP Cabana Includes: 8 premium bottles of your choice, specialty beer, and specialty catered foods FREE EVENT ADMISSION for two volleyball teams named after your business (12 players total) and 40 additional non-playing guests Each FREE guest (52 total) will be guaranteed to receive a BSfT shirt and a Jim Kelly autographed 8 x10 photo Promotional table at event (optional) Year round promotion on KellyforKids.com and BSfT pages (Facebook,Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com) Opportunity to include a promotional item in the BSfT gift bag (for each attendee upon arrival) Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival)

10 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE CHAMPION SPONSOR One 2018 Jim Kelly 4-day Football Camp Scholarship (June dates TBD) 4 tickets to VIP Kelly for Kids Gala held at Adams Mark Hotel in Spring 2019 Autographed Authentic Jim Kelly Hall of Fame Helmet Corporate advertising on each ticket/flyer and poster printed Corporate advertising on BACK of BSfTshirts (800 handed out at event - first-come, first-served) Naming rights for SECOND main volleyball court $6, AVAILABLE Additional Benefits: Special VIP Cabana Includes: 5 premium bottles of your choice, specialty beer, and specialty catered foods FREE EVENT ADMISSION for two volleyball teams named after your business (12 players total) and 20 additional non-playing guests Each FREE guest (32 total) will be guaranteed to receive a BSfT shirt Promotional table at event (optional) Year round promotion on KellyforKids.com and BSfT pages (Facebook,Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com) Opportunity to include a promotional item in the BSfT gift bag (for each attendee upon arrival) Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival)

11 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THE CONFERENCE CHAMP $3, AVAILABLE Corporate naming rights and banner for your choice of the event entrance, stage, bar or court Corporate advertising on BACK of BSfTshirts (800 handed out at event - first-come, first-served) Sideline Naming rights for a main volleyball court Special VIP Cabana Includes: 3 premium bottles of your choice, specialty beer, and specialty catered foods FREE EVENT ADMISSION for ONE volleyball team named after your business (6 players total) and 10 additional non-playing guests Additional Benefits: Autographed Jim Kelly Hall of Fame Football and Mini Helmet Each FREE guest (16 total) will be guaranteed to receive a BSfT shirt Year round promotion on KellyforKids.com and BSfT pages (Facebook,Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com) Opportunity to include a promotional item in the BSfT gift bag (for each attendee upon arrival) Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival)

12 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TOUCHDOWN $1, Sideline naming rights to a volleyball court Corporate advertising on main banner on event day FREE EVENT ADMISSION for ONE volleyball team named after your business (6 players total) and 4 additional non-playing guests Additional Benefits: Autographed Jim Kelly Jersey and Mini Helmet Year round promotion on KellyforKids.com and BSfT pages (Facebook,Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com) Opportunity to include a promotional item in the BSfT gift bag (for each attendee upon arrival) Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival)

13 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FIELD GOAL $ Additional Benefits: FREE EVENT ADMISSION for ONE volleyball team named after your business (6 players total) and 2 additional non-playing guests Autographed Jim Kelly Buffalo Bills Football and Photo Year round promotion on KellyforKids.com and BSfT pages (Facebook,Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com) Opportunity to include a promotional item in the BSfT gift bag (for each attendee upon arrival) Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival)

14 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Gold $300 Silver $100 Jim Kelly Autographed Poster One volleyball team, selected at random, named after your business (Does NOT include a volleyball team event admission) Jim Kelly Autographed Photo Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival) FREE EVENT ADMISSION for two non-playing guests Mention in BSfT program (for each attendee upon arrival) Year round promotion on BSfT pages (Facebook, Twitter, buffalospikesfortykes.com)

15 CONTACT Ryan Stang Founder/President of Buffalo Spikes for Tykes (716)