RISE & SHINE WITH US! 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities
A community event benefitting adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. The mission of the Rise & Shine Race can only be realized with the support and partnership of friends like you. Monetary donations, as well as in-kind product or service donations, serve as the backbone of this cause. There are many opportunities at various levels that are available for you or your company to support, allowing you to maximize your return on investment while shining as a positive role model in the community. ABOUT THE CAUSE The Rise & Shine Half-Marathon & 5K began in 2012 to support The Arc of Southeast Mississippi, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people with developmental and intellectual challenges and their families. Since then, the race has provided the funds needed to establish a full-time adult program called The Rise & Shine Program. Through this program, these individuals are offered social and recreational activities they may not otherwise have received. While registration fees from the race go directly to The Arc to keep the Rise & Shine Program going, sponsorship donations help keep the race, itself, going.
The Arc holds a special place in my heart being a special needs parent. I can't think of a better event to support and participate in. Sarah Morgan, Multi-Year Race Participant ABOUT THE RACE The Rise & Shine Half-Marathon & 5K is hosted by Hattiesburg Clinic at its main campus in Hattiesburg, Miss., the first Saturday in April. Race participants from all over the country make their way on foot through a nationally certified race course that features serene and charming neighborhoods of the Hub City, with the half-marathon route extending beyond Hardy Street and across the campus of Southern Miss. The course route also includes many decorated water stations that depict a different theme each year. The event is a celebration of sorts with live entertainment, refreshments, photo ops, an awards ceremony, and special appearances by the race s official mascot, Blaze, and members of The Arc. Many volunteers and members of the community come out to support the cause. ABOUT THE EXPO The Rise & Shine Expo began in 2016 and is a fun, family friendly event promoting health, fitness, and nutrition. The expo is hosted by Emerge Events in conjunction with the Rise & Shine Race. All race participants are asked to attend the expo to pick up necessary materials for the race. The event is also open and free to the general public.
I think this event is important to the local community because it brings awareness and acceptance of our individuals with disabilities. Cassie Dennis, Race Participant & The Arc Volunteer ITEMS TO NOTE In 2017, $32,311 was donated to The Arc. To date, the race has brought in more than $100,000 for the nonprofit. The 2017 event drew 365 half-marathon participants and 325 participants for the 5K. Last year s race had more than 400 first-time participants and more than 200 repeat participants. The majority of people who participated in 2017 were women. Participation has increased by 140% since the race began in 2012. TARGET AUDIENCE Running USA released the following data based on a 2016 National Runner Survey:* U.S. runners represent an affluent, healthy target. Sixty-three percent of runners from this survey were women and 37% were men; 67% percent said they were married. Average income of most runners is $50,000-$74,999. The majority of runners were employed full-time, with the second most being homemakers. Most runners from the survey noted at least two people in their household and the second most noted a household of four. Sixty-five percent of runners primarily described themselves of frequent/fitness runners; 20% described themselves as a jogger/recreational runner; and 14% said they were a serious/ competitive runner. REACH of Rise & ShinE 717 race participants 175 volunteers 1,400 family members 50-100 members of The Arc 1000 Expo attendees
Rise & Shine Half-Marathon & 5K Sponsorship Opportunities Diamond Sponsor $5,000+ (Finish Line Banner) Logo placement: start/finish signage, after-party signage, event shirts, promotional ad, thank you ad, link to your website on Hattiesburg Clinic race web page One booth space at the Rise & Shine Expo and a booth at finish line Five complimentary runner entries, including event shirt, for Gold Sponsor - $2,500+ (Stage Banner) Logo placement: after-party signage, event shirts, promotional ad, thank you ad, link to your website on Hattiesburg Clinic race web page One booth space at the Rise & Shine Expo and a booth at finish line Three complimentary runner entries, including event shirt, for Silver Sponsor - $1,000+ Logo placement: event shirts, thank you ad, link to your website on Hattiesburg Clinic race web page One booth space at the Rise & Shine Expo and a booth at finish line Two complimentary runner entries, including event shirt, for Bronze Sponsor - $750+ Logo placement: event shirts, link to your website on Hattiesburg Clinic race web page Name listed in Thank You ad 50% off booth space fee at the Rise & Shine Expo One complimentary runner entry, including event shirt, for Blaze to the Finish Sponsor - $500 Logo placement: Hattiesburg Clinic race web page Name listed in Thank You ad 25% off booth space fee at the Rise & Shine Expo Friend of The Arc Sponsor - $250 Logo placement: Hattiesburg Clinic race web page
2018 SPONSORSHIP FORM Diamond Sponsor: $5,000+ Gold Sponsor: $2,500+ Silver Sponsor: $1,000+ Bronze Sponsor: $750+ Blaze to the Finish Sponsor: $500+ Friend of The Arc Sponsor: $250+ ORGANIZATION NAME: CONTACT NAME: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: MAILING ADDRESS (if different): CITY: STATE: ZIP: DAYTIME PHONE: FAX: EMAIL ADDRESS: COMPANY FACEBOOK* (if available): COMPANY TWITTER* (if available): COMPANY INSTAGRAM* (if available): *Depending on your sponsorship level, we will tag/mention you in various posts related to the race on social media outlets. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Please make checks payable to Hattiesburg Clinic/Rise and Shine. Sponsorship forms can be mailed or faxed along with payment to: Hattiesburg Clinic // Attn: Susan Yarrow 415 S. 28th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Inquiries can be made to Susan Yarrow T: 601-268-3689 F: 601-261-3601 E: susan.yarrow@hattiesburgclinic.com