Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes - Stillwater

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1 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is an ardent shout for joy on the streets of the city, an ovation of hope spoken by young and old alike, in the cry to cure diabetes. Every 20 seconds another American is diagnosed with diabetes. It affects the lives of 23.6 million children and adults in this country and could rise to 50 million by the year Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is One Day for One Cause to achieve One Goal: to defeat diabetes. Support this event and this goal by sponsoring the day and/or encouraging your employees to participate and learn how to live healthier, happier lives. With hard work and leadership from companies across America, the epidemic course of diabetes will end. Be a part of the Cure. Be a part of a Change. Saturday, October 3, 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes - Stillwater

2 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes in Stillwater Stillwater Walk for Diabetes Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes in Stillwater is one of 200 walks across the Nation hosted by the American Diabetes Association. As the American Diabetes Association s largest event, these walks raise more than $20 million per year for the mission of the Association. The mission of the ADA to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. How will the Walk Benefit my Company? Forming a team of employees, their family members and friends helps your company encourage employees to live healthier, happier lives and will: Develop a corporate culture of healthy living Give employees tools in how to incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle Build company loyalty Build camaraderie and employee morale Decrease healthcare costs and increase productivity Create positive impression within the community Build brand recognition What do I need to do? Form a Team. Teams formed by companies make essential contributions to the event s success. Every company size and employee base makes a difference. Not only are employees invited to participate, but their family members and friends are encouraged to attend. - Each team member raises funds individually, therefore; there is no expense to the company. - The Company chooses a Team Captain to recruit team members and create awareness about the event. - To increase participation and enthusiasm, a company can do internal functions. ADA Staff is available to assist. Sponsor the Event. (see sponsorship levels on page 6) Page 2 What Is Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes??

3 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes in Stillwater Stillwater, Pioneer Park Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Distance: 3 mile or 5 mile route through Stillwater Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes in Stillwater helps build a commitment to living a healthy and active lifestyle. Not only does this event show participants how fun and easy physical activity can be, but allows every person of every skill level to be a part of the event. Whether you are a runner, walker, speed walker, social walker or walk beginner, the Stillwater Walk is designed to give each person a goal to strive for. Everyone is a winner. 8:00am to 9:00am On-site Registration and Check-In Continental Breakfast (bagels, fruit, granola bars) Face Painting and Team Photos 9:00am Walkers begin walking either the 3 mile or 5 mile route 11:00am Participants return Free Massages Provided Face Painting and Clowns This is how the Walk caters to every skill level and ability: Rest stops are placed along the way providing refreshments and snacks to support participants. First Aid is provided by the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association to ensure the safety of all participants. Participants are not timed and may complete the event at their own pace. This event celebrates physical activity and each person s reason for attending the event. We hope this event inspires every participant to stay active year round and take the first step in Preventing Diabetes! Page 3

4 Walk Sponsorship Levels Benefits $5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000 Name AND Logo positioning ( Presented by ) on all printed material including brochure (15,000), Participant Welcome Letters (1,000), shirts (400), posters (500), Newsletters (4,000) Name or Logo without acknowledgment Name or Logo without acknowledgment Name or Logo on shirts only Name positioning ( Presented by ) in all press releases issued promoting the event including bi monthly correspondence with registered participants Name or Logo without acknowledgement Name without acknowledgment Corporate logo or designated identity on all printed materials at the event (3 banners, 4 route signs and day of event program) 2 banners 2 route signs Company name in program 2 banners 1 route sign Corporate logo or designated identity on local event website with link to your company site Opportunity to have an area at event sponsored by your company (i.e. Kids Activity Area, Registration, Rest Stop) Opportunity to showcase products/services at Vendor Exhibit area during event (ADA to approve materials) Opportunity to participate in the ADA Corporate Health Ambassador Program Opportunity for an ADA staff member to present a Lunch and Learn program to employees Page 4 Sponsorship Opportunities

5 Stillwater Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes American Diabetes Association Stillwater, Pioneer Park Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 (Please Print) CONTACT NAME: COMPANY (As you would like to acknowledged): ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: ADDRESS: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DONATION OPTIONS: PLEASE RESERVE FOR ME/US AT THE 2008 AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION Stillwater Walk for Diabetes. $5,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR $1,500 CARE SPONSOR $2,5000 CURE SPONSOR $1,000 COMMITEMENT SPONSOR The American Diabetes Association s Federal Tax ID number: I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND, BUT PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONTRIBUTION OF $ PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT FORMING A COMPANY TEAM METHOD OF PAYMENT: CHECK ENCLOSED. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOC. (ADA) CREDIT CARD# EXP. DATE NAME ON CARD: Check one: VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS QUESTIONS? CONTACT RYANN RATHMAN AT x6598 PLEASE FAX THIS FORM TO RYANN RATHMAN AT Page 5

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