THE Third Annual
STAND UP
BE BRAVE
Featuring:
Matthew Sandusky
Sponsor & Table Package
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Dear friend,
We are pleased to invite you to the 2015 Be Brave Luncheon in support of the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, a
safe, secure, and welcoming treatment centre where children are supported to heal from the damaging effects
of sexual abuse. Taking place on April 1st, this event will celebrate the tremendous bravery of each and every
child in our community who has been affected by sexual abuse.
Thanks to the incredible generosity and compassion of our donors, the Be Brave Ranch opened its doors in
September 2014—but more help is needed to continue offering children the chance for a brighter future. Our
goal for the 2015 Be Brave Luncheon is to raise vital funds for children receiving treatment at the Be Brave
Ranch so that they can heal and flourish into healthy adults.
This year, we are thrilled to welcome Matthew Sandusky as our keynote speaker. Matthew was 8 years old when
his adoptive father—former Penn State football coach, Jerry Sandusky—began sexually abusing him. Since
coming forward with his experience and enduring a high profile court case, Matthew has dedicated his life to
speaking out against child sexual abuse. He is an inspiration to survivors everywhere, and we are truly grateful
to have him share his remarkable story with us.
We invite you and your company to partner with Little Warriors by sponsoring the 2015 Be Brave Luncheon.
A sponsorship package is enclosed, which outlines the different opportunities that are available and the many
benefits of supporting this worthwhile event.
Thanks to your support, children who have been sexually abused have the opportunity to live life as they so
deserve—a life that is happy, healthy, and full of hope.
If you have any questions about the event or the enclosed sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shannon
Phelan directly at [email protected].
We hope you can join us for what promises to be an inspirational event. Together, we have the power to
change lives.
Sincerely,
Glori Meldrum, B.Comm.Laurie Szymanski
Executive Director
Founder and Chair Media Sponsorship
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Stand Up, Be Brave
Event Overview
The Be Brave Luncheon brings people together to honour the tremendous bravery of all those who have
experienced child sexual abuse, and to recognize the courage it takes to come forward.
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D
9797 Jasper Ave. NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9
Program features include:
• A healthy and delicious lunch
• An inspiring story of bravery shared by survivor and activist, Matthew Sandusky
• An insightful presentation about the prevalence of child sexual abuse in our community and the important
work that Little Warriors is doing to prevent it
• The opportunity to learn more about the Be Brave Ranch and how it is helping victims to heal
About Matthew Sandusky
In 2012, former Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted on 45
counts of child sexual abuse. Halfway through the criminal trial, Matthew Sandusky unexpectedly revealed to
police that he had also been sexually abused as a child by Jerry Sandusky, his adoptive father.
The Sandusky case is considered one of the most high-profile child sexual abuse scandals to ever come out of
America. Following his disclosure, Matthew and his family faced extensive media scrutiny and intrigue, both in
America and internationally. Matthew has had to publicly defend the validity of his story on several occasions,
including when Dottie Sandusky, (wife of Jerry Sandusky), labelled the victims’ stories as false.
Having weathered the storm, Matthew Sandusky is now an advocate, activist and public speaker for the issue of
childhood sexual abuse. He dedicates his time, resources and personal experience as a survivor to being a leader
for positive change.
Matthew’s passion for the human spirit has led him to speak out about his own trauma and to be a voice for those
suffering in silence. As founder of Peaceful Hearts—a foundation dedicated to the elimination of childhood sexual
victimization and trauma—he and his wife Kim “hope to create a world where people come together and create a
safe environment for all children and survivors.”
Click here to see Matthew talk about his experience
with Oprah Winfrey.
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Purpose of the Event
All funds raised at the 2015 Be Brave Luncheon will go directly to funding treatment programs for children at
the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, the first facility of its kind dedicated to helping children recover from the
damaging effects of sexual abuse. We were thrilled to have opened the doors to the Ranch in September 2014—
but more help is needed to allow our work to continue.
Who Attends?
This community event brings together approximately 1000 professionals, community leaders, supporters and
members of the media.
To see photos from past events, view the ‘Little Warriors Be Brave Luncheon’ album on the Little Warriors’
Facebook page.
Why Sponsor this Event?
There are many reasons to sponsor the Be Brave Luncheon. By pledging your support, you will have the
opportunity to:
• Support the important work of Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch
• Support our community’s most vulnerable young people
• Enhance your company’s image as a community-minded organization
• Spread awareness of your brand among an audience of key business and community leaders
• Gain media exposure
Did You Know?
• 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys under the age of 18 will experience an unwanted sexual act.
• 95% of child sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator.
• The total cost of child abuse (including child sexual abuse) is estimated to be over $15.7-billion annually.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
PACKAGE
Brave
Courage
Strength
Nourish
Title
Sponsor
Meet and
greet with
Matthew
Sandusky
(1 available)
Meal
sponsor
(2 available)
(1 available)
(1 available)
Be Brave
Award
Present
Award to
Matthew
Sandusky
Protector
Dessert
and coffee
sponsor
Centrepiece Table
Sponsor
Centrepiece
(1 available)
artwork
created by
Giselle Denis
(1 available)
(1 available)
COST
$25,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,000
$5,000
$2,000
Number of tickets
included in price
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
10
(1 table)
$3,000
Sponsorship Benefits & Approximate Value:
Recognition in radio ads
aired on CISN Country
103.9, 925 Fresh Radio,
630 CHED and iNews 880
$23,520
Recognition in
Edmonton Sun and
Edmonton Examiner ads
$19,560
Recognition in promo
messaging on
Global Edmonton
$18,900
Option to include 500
t-shirts on back of
chairs (at own cost)
$10,000
Naming rights for a
bedroom at Be Brave
Ranch
$7,500
Name/logo included
on all event marketing
materials (tickets,
invitations etc.)
$5,000
$5,000
Present Be Brave Award
to Matthew Sandusky
$5,000
Featured article in Little
Warriors’ e-newsletter
$3,000
$3,000
Name/logo included in
video loop at luncheon
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
Ad in event program
$3,000
$3,000
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,000
$2,000
Name/logo on event
signage
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
Name/logo with link on
Little Warriors’ website
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
Option to place company
brochure on tables
$2,500
$2,500
Private meet and greet
with keynote speaker
$2,500
$2,500
$500
$500
$500
Tickets
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Recognition on Little
Warriors’ Facebook page
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Recognition on Little
Warriors’ Twitter
Account
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
Sponsorship highlighted
in the Little Warriors’
annual report
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$18,000
$16,000
Table Signage
Chocolates with company
logo served with desserts
$2,000
Media recognition
(including company
mention in news release
and access to interview
opportunities, as
available)
$1,500
Placemats at tables with
company logos
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
TOTAL VALUE
$115,480
$34,500
$24,000
$24,000
$24,000
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Supporting:
$20,000
Sponsor Commitment Agreement
Sponsor information
Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________ Province __________________________ Postal Code _______________________
Telephone __________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________
Special Dietary Requirements ________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship Opportunity
Amount
Brave
$25,000

Courage
$15,000

Strength
$10,000

Nourish
$10,000

Be Brave Award
$10,000

Protector
$6,000

Centrepiece
$5,000

Table Sponsor
$2,000

Ticket purchase
Number of Tickets ________ x $200

Total Amount: $_______________________________________________
Other (Cash donation)
Total Amount: $_______________________________________________

Gift in kind
Please specify: _______________________________________________

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Method of Payment
 Cheque
Please make all cheques payable to “Little Warriors”
Mailing address:
Little Warriors / Be Brave Ranch
PO Box 92507
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3X4
 Visa
Name on Card __________________________________
Card Number ___________________________________
Expiry ________________________________________
 MasterCard
Name on Card __________________________________
Card Number ___________________________________
Expiry ________________________________________
Tax information
As per CRA guidelines, sponsorship dollars are not eligible for tax receipts. However, 100% of the sponsorship cost is a write
off for your business.
If you would like to receive a tax receipt, please note you will not receive sponsorship benefits, as per CRA rules.
Please fill out this form if you would like a tax receipt.
Organization ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact ____________________________________________ Name for Tax Receipt _________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ______________________________ Province __________________________ Postal Code _______________________
Email Address _______________________________________ Value $ _____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________
Contact, Company Name
Date
Next Steps
• If you have agreed to be a corporate sponsor, please email this form and your company logo in .eps or .jpg formats to
[email protected] by January 30th, 2015.
• Please email this form to [email protected] or fax to 1.888.776.5635 by January 30th, 2015.
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