It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in supporting Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) through the Michigan Chapter Run, Walk-n-Roll & Family Fun Day. Because of your commitment to our mission, we are making tremendous strides towards a world where SMA is treatable and curable. What is the Michigan Chapter Run, Walk-n-Roll? This year, planning is underway for our Chapter’s 10th Annual Run, Walk-n-Roll to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Lansing, Michigan. Every year, the Michigan Chapter Walk is held at Hawk Island Park, a beautiful park with a 75% handicap accessible playground. Our Run, Walk-n-Roll event is a fun-filled day of walking, rolling wheelchairs and entertaining games for all ages. Every year, local families and friends in the SMA community look forward to attending the Michigan Chapter Run, Walk-n-Roll as a way to get together and catch up, while having fun and raising money for a cause that is close to their hearts. Over the last ten years, I am so proud of the fact that we have been able to contribute over $280,000 to Families of SMA through this event! We are honored to invite you to be part of an event that is full of memories, good times, and most importantly, hope. What is SMA? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a debilitating, genetic neuromuscular disease. It is the leading genetic killer of children under the age of two. SMA destroys the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement, which affects crawling, walking, head and neck control, and even swallowing. One in every 6,000 babies is born with the disease and one in every 40 people (that’s 7.5 million Americans) carries the gene that causes SMA. SMA can strike anyone of any race, age or gender, yet many do not know that it exists until it strikes their own family. There is no cure and no treatment – but we are asking you to help us change that. We Need You! Your support is critical now more than ever before. Every day, our families wonder what could have been, had our children not been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Every day, there are thousands more families across the world with children who wonder when a cure will come for them. Families of SMA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that is working to fund the research necessary to develop a treatment and cure for our children. All of the money raised at the Michigan Chapter Run, Walk-nRoll will benefit Families of SMA, and will fund this crucial research. Families of SMA has come so far since their inception in 1984. Research is moving forward rapidly, but more resources are needed to reach the essential goal of eradicating SMA for future generations. Thank you for choosing Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy as an organization that you respect and trust by considering joining us for our 10th annual event. This year we hope to raise $50,000. With your support, we will reach this goal and we will pledge to remain steadfast in our dedication to funding cutting-edge research and serving all families throughout our community. With your help, we will find a cure. Sincerely, Holly Schafer Vice President & Run Coordinator Families of SMA – Michigan Chapter Overview of Sponsorship Opportunities Through the 10th Annual Michigan Chapter Run, Walk-n-Roll & Family Fun Day, Families of SMA offers companies a partnership that will enhance positive corporate image while contributing to the very worthy on-going search for a cure for SMA. Everyone will benefit from helping to raise awareness and finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Our sponsorships and in-kind donations will generate a large portion of our event’s revenue. Please consider the highest possible contribution from your organization. Sponsorship levels are as follows: Corporate Sponsor ($2,500)  Special recognition during event  Top billing on all advertising, print and promotional materials  Top listing of company name and logo displayed on event t-shirts  Opportunity to display company banner or other materials  Company name on mile markers along event path  Top listing with logo on Families of SMA website (www.fsma.org/MIWNR) Angel Sponsor ($1,500) • Priority billing on all advertising, print and promotional materials • Priority listing of company name and logo on event t-shirts • Opportunity to display company banner or other materials • Company name on mile markers along event path • Listing with logo on Families of SMA website (www.fsma.org/MIWNR) Friend Sponsor ($750) • Priority listing of company name and logo on event t-shirts • Opportunity to display company banner or other materials • Company name on mile markers along event path • Listing with logo on Families of SMA website (www.fsma.org/MIWNR) Donor • • • Sponsor ($500) Company name displayed on event t-shirts Company name on mile markers along event path Listing with logo on Families of SMA website (www.fsma.org/MIWNR) Patron Sponsor ($250) • Company name on mile markers along event path • Listing with logo on Families of SMA website (www.fsma.org/MIWNR) To receive placement of name or logo in print materials or on t-shirts, deadline for sponsorship is April 1, 2014. Please be sure to provide company banner to Holly Schafer by April 24, 2014. Sponsorship Enrollment Form Primary Contact Name(s):___________________________________________________________________ Business Name (If applicable):_______________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _____________ Phone: ______________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________ Website: _______________________________________ Sponsorship Level Corporate Sponsor ($2,500) Payment Method Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Angel Sponsor ($1,500) Credit Card Number: ___________________________________________ Friend Sponsor ($750) Expiration Date:__________________ Security Code:_________________ Donor Sponsor ($500) Billing Address (if different from above):___________________________ Patron Sponsor ($250) ____________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Families of SMA (100% of net proceeds will benefit Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Sponsorship Commitment I/we wish to be acknowledged as a sponsor, and agree to pledge the total cash amount of $_____________, by April 1, 2014. I/we want to help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, but do not wish to be a sponsor. Please accept this donation of $______________ on our company’s behalf. I/we want to help find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, but would prefer to make an in-kind donation. Donated Item(s) Will Include: _______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ You and/or your organization will be acknowledged at the appropriate sponsorship recognition level listed above, based on the stated value of the donated gift(s) - Total Value: $ ___________________ Gift Certificate(s) or item(s) are enclosed I will deliver item(s) by ___/___/___ to (contact name): ____________________________________ Please mail form and payment information to: Families of SMA, MI Chapter 12356 Mission Hills Dr. Dewitt, MI 48820 Or, For more information, contact: Holly Schafer: (517) 668-1810 [email protected] To register online: www.fsma.org/MIWNR Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donor information is not shared or sold to any outside organizations. Federal ID# 36-3320440. For more information about FSMA, please visit www.curesma.org.