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Bike MS OUR VISION For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation. With a choice of more than 100 extraordinary rides, the Bike MS experience is the ride of your life. ABOUT BIKE MS Through national efforts and our 50-state network of chapters in local communities, we bring new and seasoned cyclists to Bike MS rides who share a love of cycling and helping others. Over 110,000 cyclists come together each year to challenge themselves, raise vital funds, and fuel their passion for cycling year round. WHAT THAT MEANS Each ride in the Bike MS series offers unique local flavor, while maintaining a well-organized, fully-supported, and consistently extraordinary overall experience. The National MS Society offers fundraising and training assistance as well as a consistently high level of safety and support on the ride. Bike MS brings people together as individuals and as teams to conquer a challenge and share an unforgettable experience with friends, family and coworkers, all while raising money to make a difference in the lives of people affected by MS. The challenge and camaraderie created by Bike MS makes it the team-building event of choice for corporations and organizations, and gives them a unique opportunity to move forward together toward a world free of MS. 2
Bike MS: PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore PONTE VEDRA // MARINELAND // DAYTONA BEACH Bike MS: PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore is a two-day adventure along Northeast Florida s scenic coastline where 2,500 cyclists embark on a fun, challenging and inspiring journey. The fully-supported route boasts well-stocked rest stops filled with food and enthusiastic volunteers. Cyclists of all skill-levels are encouraged to accept the challenge and can choose from 8 route options. Bike MS PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore hosts some of the First Coast s largest companies from various industries and Bike MS Tent Village in Daytona is a who s who of Corporate Jacksonville.. DATE: October 10-11, 2015 LOCATION: Ponte Vedra, FL traveling to Daytona Beach, FL FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1,500,000 PARTICIPANT GOAL: 2,500 riders and 500 volunteers and spectators TARGET AUDIENCE: o 64% of cyclists are male 45-54 o o 77%of cyclists are college or post-college graduates 64% of cyclists earn $75,000 or more annually 3
Powerful Partnerships WE ARE COMMITTED TO TAILORING A SPONSORSHIP THAT MEETS THE MARKETING AND CHARITABLE GIVING OBJECTIVES OF YOUR COMPANY The North Florida Chapter is committed to developing strong and effective relationships with community partners and leaders to move us closer to a world free of MS. These collaborations allow us to fund impactful research initiatives and valuable programs and services to those affected by MS in North Florida. In return, we offer our partners exclusive access to a distinct and desirable population of chapter friends to whom they can reach through their support of our chapter and its events. Below are the sponsorship opportunities offered for the 2015 Bike MS PGA TOUR Cycle to the Shore. All sponsorships over $10,000 are custom and have exclusive marketing benefits in addition to all the benefits offered in the Official Sponsorship and are built around the marketing objectives of the sponsor. Contact the National MS Society for further information and additional package options. 4
2015 Sponsorship Opportunities OFFICIAL SPONSOR // $10,000 Investment Benefits Include: - Logo inclusion on marketing materials, advertisements and event website - Logo inclusion on rider newsletters and e-newsletters - Mention in all event-related press releases - Logo inclusion on event t-shirt - On-site vendor space - On-site signage - Rider bag marketing opportunity - Private on-site team event check-in SUPPORTING SPONSOR // $5,000 Investment Benefits Include: - Logo inclusion on event website - Logo inclusion on Event t-shirt - On-site Vendor Space - On-site Signage - Rider Bag Marketing Opportunity PROMOTIONAL SPONSOR // $1,500 Investment Benefits Include: - Logo inclusion on Event t-shirt - On-site Vendor Space - Rider Bag Marketing Opportunity RESTSTOP SPONSOR // $1,500 Investment Benefits Include: - Exclusive marketing opportunity at one of 7 rest stops along the bike MS route - Employee volunteerism opportunity 5
We are people who want to do something about MS now. ABOUT MS Multiple Sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The advancement, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving use closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with at least two to three times more women than men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 2.3 million worldwide. ABOUT THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY The Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. The Society funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advocacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS organizations around the world, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. In 2013 alone, through its home office and 50-state network of chapters, the Society devoted $145.2 million to programs and services that assisted more than one million people. To move us closer to a world free of MS, the Society also invested over $48 million to support more than 380 new and ongoing research projects around the world. The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. Join the Movement at www.nationalmssociety.org. 6
AS A SUPPORTER OF THE NATIONAL MS SOCIETY, YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY. NATIONAL SOCIETY CORPORATE PARTNERS INCLUDE: 7
CONTACT: Cara Densford National MS Society 904.332.6810 cara.densford@nmss.org 8