Wishing for a Lifetime Charity Event
On May 31st we enjoyed hosting our 6th annual charity fundraiser. Our Wishing For a Lifetime event raised funds for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and the Bennett Blazers sports program of Kennedy Krieger. The evening included a Bull and Shrimp Roast dinner, an inspirational message by former NFL Baltimore Colt Joe Ehrmann, and a silent auction. We were excited to see another $XXXXX go to support the great work of these charities.
Joe Ehrmann, Coach for America
The inspirational message of the evening was delivered by Joe Ehrmann. A former NFL Baltimore Colt, Mr. Ehrmann runs an organization called Coach For America (www.buildingmenandwomen.org), which works to train leaders and coaches about investing in others. Mr. Ehrmann spoke to our guests about the need to live for a purpose greater than yourself and to use your life to help others. It was a call to action shared from his own experiences including his professional football career and when he lost his younger brother to cancer. We are very grateful to Mr. Ehrmann for sharing his time with us.
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
We chose our two charities in part because of their intersection in one of our patients. Peter has worked with us at Chesapeake for over seven years as part of his battle with mitochondrial disease. The mitochondria are responsible for creating more than 90% of the energy needed by the body to sustain life and support growth. Mitochondrial disease causes a lack of sufficient energy resulting in symptoms affecting the brain, heart, liver, skeletal muscles, kidneys, and the endocrine and respiratory systems. The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (www.umdf.org) works to support families and individuals battling mitochondrial disease. They also fund research to help in the diagnosis and treatment of mitochondrial diseases. Every 30 minutes a child is born who will develop a mitochondrial disease by the age of 10. Yet they face a future with no known cure. We are hoping our efforts will help make a difference.
Bennett Blazers of Kennedy Krieger
Without a cure, those with mitochondrial disease rely on vitamins and medication for symptom management. Exercise is also critical for success. The Bennett Blazers at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore provide instruction and competition in adaptive sports. The program has greatly enriched the life of our friend Peter. Working with kids from 2-18, they strive to “teach kids all they can do, before they think they can’t!” The 100+ families participating in the program come from all over Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, with disabilities including spina bifida, cerebral palsy, heart conditions, cancer survivors, and children born with missing limbs. The Bennett Blazers are truly making a difference in the lives they touch and we are excited to be a part of it.
Charity Curling Information
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Downloadable Event Sponsorship Information
Informational Mitochondrial Disease Letter
2009 Sponsor Sheet
2008 Auction Contribution Form
2008 Auction Solicitation Letter
Types of Sponsorships
Title Sponsorship ($2,500)
• Name recognition in the initial press release, announcing the event
• Name recognition in the follow-up press release announcing the success of the event
• Signage prominently displayed at the event Distribution of marketing materials of your choice
• A Curling team to participate on the day of the event 2 full pages of ad space in event
• Program Logo on T-shirt commemorating the event
• Logo on Curling for the Cure web page
• Logo on full page ad in Columbia Association Magazine reaching 40,000+ high demographic households
• Recognition in full page Ad to be placed in Howard County Times thanking sponsors
Gold Sponsorship ($1,500)
• Distribution of marketing materials of your choice
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A Curling team to participate on the day of the event
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1 full page of ad space in event Program
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Logo on T-shirt commemorating the event
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Logo on Curling for the Cure webpage
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Logo on full page ad in Columbia Association Magazine reaching 40,000+ high demographic households
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Recognition in full page Ad to be placed in Howard County Times thanking sponsors
Silver Sponsorship ($750)
• 1/2 page of ad space in event Program
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Company Name on T-shirt commemorating the event
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Logo on Curling for the Cure webpage
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Name on full page ad in Columbia Association Magazine reaching 40,000+ high demographic households
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Recognition with Company Name in full page Ad to be placed in Howard County Times thanking sponsors
Bronze Sponsorship ($500)
• Logo on Curling for the Cure webpage
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Name on full page ad in Columbia Association Magazine reaching 40,000+ high demographic households
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Recognition with Company Name in full page Ad to be placed in Howard County Times thanking sponsors
In-Kind Sponsorship (Fair Market Value)
• In-Kind sponsors will be recognized at the sponsorship level that corresponds to the fair market value of their in-kind gift donation.
Sponsors
| The Potomac Curling Club | Free Spirit Media |
| Washington Capitol's | Three Brother's Pizza |
| Washington Wizards | The Greene Turtle - Columbia & Laurel |
| Baltimore Ravens | Sole D'Italia Restaurant |
| Washington Nationals | Great American Fitness- Elkridge |
| Washington Redskins | Carrabba's Restaurant |
| Windows on the Bay | Melting Pot-Annapolis |
| The Melting Pot | Aida Bistro |
| Baltimore Orioles | Ram's Head Tavern |
| Let's Dish | Akbar restaurant |
| Bowie Baysox | starbucks |
| DC United | Four seasons grill |
| Edible Arrangements | Lidos crofton |
| Bowie Baysox Autographed Bat | Bill Bateman's Bistro |
| Roots Market | Crab Shanty |
| Arbonne | Lido's Pizza- Crofton |
| Princeton Sports | California Tortilla- Bowie |
| Roy's Restaurant- Baltimore | Sportfit Gyms |
| Appalachain Mountian Tours | 9:30 Club |
| Bike the Sites | DC Restaurant Group |
| Super Suppers | Hunan Manor |
| Rocky Run | Lynn's Day Spa |
| La Palapa Grill in Ellicott City | Lido's Pizza- Clarksville |
| Timbers of Troy Golf Course | Longhorn Steakhouse- Columbia |
| Outback Steakhouse | Pizzeria Uno- Columbia |
| Red Wing Shoes | Washington Photo Safari |
| Fuddruckers of Columbia |
