RAISE A SAIL AND HELP FIND A CURE 2015 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL 10 TH ANNUAL BAY AREA LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA WWW.LEUKEMIACUP.ORG/GBA
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (LLS) MISSION: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. LLS is the world s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research. LLS FAST FACTS: Every 10 minutes, someone loses their battle with blood cancer Blood cancers are the number three cancer killer WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is proud to be one of the most efficiently managed non-profits in the country. Approximately 78% of total expenses supports cancer research and patient services. Leukemia is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children and young adults under the age of 20 In the past 65 years, LLS has been able to invest nearly a billion dollars in research funding Survival rates for blood cancers have doubled, tripled and even quadrupled since the 1960 s
BAY AREA LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA Is the premiere Bay Area charitable sailing event hosted by The San Francisco Yacht Club, features an elegant VIP Dinner with notable speakers, a competitive regatta attracting 80-100 boats and 400+ sailors committed to raising funds to support LLS s mission. Leukemia Cup Regatta Series: Nationally, the series has raised $50 million since 1993 50 Leukemia Cup Regattas nationwide with 10,000 attendees estimated The San Francisco Leukemia Cup has raised a total of $5.1 million since 2006 and has been the top fundraising regatta in the country for eight consecutive years Gary Jobson s annual Fantasy Sail scheduled for October 30 - November 1 in Bermuda with national sponsors and participants who raise $12,000 (+) National sponsor opportunities are available for $250,000 contribution JOIN US FOR THE 10 TH ANNUAL BAY AREA LEUKEMIA CUP REGATTA The San Francisco Yacht Club Belvedere, CA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Perkins Corporate Challenge Regatta VIP Reception, Auction and Dinner SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Leukemia Cup Regatta & Awards Celebration
HONORARY SKIPPERS Bay Area sailors raise their sales in honor of blood cancer patients and survivors, or honorary skippers, who provide inspiration and connect participants to the cause. OTHER HONORARY SKIPPERS: Douglas Holmes Drake Jensen Steven Johnson Brit Lacey Chris Laub Campbell Nolan Bernard O Driscoll Lynnie Spiller Words can t describe how thankful we are for Rhett s recovery. We couldn t have done it without the compassion and generosity of our friends, families, and especially the research funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Mother of Rhett Krawitt, 2014 Honorary Skipper In memory of Russ Coggeshall Hoody Quill
VIP RECEPTION with VIP Speaker VIP RECEPTION, AUCTION & DINNER A memorable evening that includes a cocktail reception, silent & live auction and dinner with special guest speakers. Past VIP Dinner speakers include: Sir Ben Ainslie, Paul Cayard, Russell Coutts, John Doerr, Al Gore, Gary Jobson, Rupert Murdoch, Thomas Perkins, Wendy Schmidt, and Ted Turner
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS OVERVIEW MARKETING BENEFITS TITLE SPONSOR $36,000 VIP SPONSOR $24,000 SPINNAKER SPONSOR $12,000 WINWARD SPONSOR $6,000 Name appears everywhere event name is mentioned Leukemia Cup Regatta presented by Company Name X Sponsor award presented to your company at VIP reception. X Company logo in Sailing World 2016 ad X Advertisement in VIP program book and live onscreen acknowledgement. Full Page Ad Half Page Ad Gary Jobson Fantasy Sail in Bermuda (Includes airfare and hotel) Tickets to Regatta Events: VIP Dinner, Sponsorship Breakfast and Regatta Company name/logo to be displayed on regatta marketing materials by sponsorship level. Company logo featured on regatta website by sponsorship level Company featured in all press releases, promotional materials, T Shirts and related media events. Onscreen acknowledgment at VIP dinner and awards ceremony Marketing options for company product or promotion at regatta events 3 spots 2 spots 20 tickets (2 tables) & skippered spectator boats 10 tickets (1 table) & skippered spectator boats 4 tickets & 4 spectator boat passes 2 tickets & 2 spectator boat passes
Sailing to make someday today FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Daly, Senior Campaign Manager The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Phone: 415.625.1139 Email: jennifer.daly@lls.org www.leukemiacup.org/gba