THE NATION S FIRST PARATRIATHLON CLUB. Bringing the sport of triathlon to athletes with physical and visual disabilities. AN EVENING2INSPIRE SPONSORSHIPS
ABOUT DARE2TRI Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club s mission is to positively impact the lives of athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments by developing their skills in paratriathlon, while inspiring the community at large. Dare2tri s vision is to serve as the premier model for paratriathlon programs across the world. Since 2011, Dare2tri has worked with athletes of all ability levels from beginner to elite. Dare2tri serves youth, adults, and injured service members who have a physical disability such as amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and those with visual impairments and blindness. Dare2tri is an Illinois-based 501(c)3 non-for-profit organization. DARE2TRI BY THE NUMBERS In 2015, Dare2tri SERVED: 300 athletes 80 athletes at training camps 60 youth athletes 60 injured service members 19 Elite & Development Team athletes Total Athletes Served In 2015, Dare2tri athletes EARNED: 32 ITU World Paratriathlon appearances 11 World and National medals 3 Paralympic qualifing spots YOUR CONTRIBUTION MAKES AN IMPACT $500 sends an athlete to attend the Paratriathlon Training Camp $1,000 covers the operating costs for two recreational athletes for one season $2,500 secures a youth adaptive bicycle $3,000 secures a tandem bicycle $4,000 purchases a racing wheelchair $6,000 covers the cost of a racing hand bicycle
DARE2TRI S AN EVENING2INSPIRE September 30, 2016 / Venue SIX10 in Chicago, IL Dare2tri is proud to present the second annual An Evening2Inspire, honoring Chicago native and triathlete Alec Litowitz, founder of Magnetar Capital. The event, following the debut of paratriathlon as a Paralympic sport at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janiero, is an opportunity to celebrate all athletes that will cross the finish line with the help of Dare2tri. Funds raised through the event support Dare2tri s programs and services that positively impact the lives of athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments by developing their skills in paratriathlon. Dare2tri seeks sponsors to support this unique and exciting evening that will celebrate paratriathletes returning from their journey in Rio. Sponsors will receive national exposure through Dare2tri's outreach efforts. Sponsorship opportunities exist at a variety of levels for both individuals and corporations. Benefits vary based on sponsorship level and may include marketing opportunities such as recognition on the invitation, signage, and in electronic communications, tickets to the event, and more. Customized packages are available upon request. An Evening to Inspire: Rio-lizing Possibility through Paratriathlon. For more information about sponsoring An Evening2Inspire, please contact Keri Serota at 312.967.9874 or keri@dare2tri.org. ABOUT HONOREE, ALEC LITOWITZ Alec Litowitz, Dare2tri Board Chair, is Founder and Chief son Jack, a triathlete who led Alec to Dare2tri. Jack met a Executive Officer of Magnetar Capital, a leading asset swimmer with a disability at a race and wanted to help. management firm based in Evanston, Illinois. Alec Together, the father-son team researched organizations graduated from MIT with a Bachelor of Science in and discovered Dare2tri in their own backyard. Mathematics and Anthropology. He went on to earn a JD and MBA from University of Chicago. Serving on Dare2tri s Board allows Alec to blend his passions for business management and athletics. Over Alec enjoys endurance and adventure races and the past three years, Alec has worked closely with the completed the Hawaii Ironman in 2004 and the La Ruta staff and board to position Dare2tri as the nation s leading de los Conquistadores mountain bike race in 2014. He paratriathlon organization. With Alec s leadership and shares his interest for competitive sports with his teenage impactful support, Dare2tri has grown 220% annually.
AN EVENING2INSPIRE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Dare2tri invites you to sponsor An Evening2Inspire. Funds raised through the event will allow Dare2tri to provide cutting edge programs and services, adaptive sports equipment, and training to athletes with disabilities.
AN EVENING2INSPIRE SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM CONTACT INFO Name as it should appear on all marketing, advertising, and program materials Contact Person Contact Phone Contact Address City State Zip Contact Email SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (Please see sponsorship graph for list of benefits at each level) $25,000 Sponsor (1 Available): Title Recognition, Premier Marketing Placement, Dinner Table, 10 Tickets $10,000 Sponsor (3 Available): Prominent Marketing Placement, Dinner Table, 10 Tickets $5,000 Sponsor (6 Available): Dinner Table, 10 Tickets $3,500 Sponsor (4 Available): Cocktail Table, 4 Tickets $2,500 Sponsor: 4 Tickets $1,000 Sponsor: 2 Tickets I do not plan to use all my tickets and would like to donate tickets to be used to raise additional funds. PAYMENT Enclosed is my check, payable to Dare2tri Please charge my credit card Circle One: Visa MasterCard AMEX Name as it appears on card Card Number Exp. Date VCC Cardholder Signature AUTHORIZATION I confirm my commitment to sponsor Dare2tri s An Evening2Inspire: Signature Date Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Dare2tri 516 N. Ogden Ave., #172 Chicago, IL 60642 Phone: 312.967.9874