ABOUT SPONSORSHIP WHY WE WALK & RUN The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. During the past 19 years, it has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome and a major platform for inclusion in communities across the country. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does or just want to show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk. Remember: Anybody can be a Buddy! Registration includes: Fun walk for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Free t-shirt, entertainment, face painting, inflatables, educational information, talent show, games, train rides, music and more! Thanks for considering becoming a sponsor! Here are the details: To have your name or company logo featured on the back page of the brochure, where everyone will see it: • FREE FOOD AND DRINKS! Events will take place rain or shine. For more information: Contact PDSSN at 336-480-8871 or [email protected] PDSSN (Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network) is a nonprofit organization that enriches the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and provides information and support to families and professionals. Funds raised from the Buddy Walk & 5K Race allow the PDSSN to provide resource notebooks to families of new babies with Down syndrome, social gatherings, family support, educational workshops, community information, national conference scholarships for individuals who have Down syndrome and their families, and more. To learn more about us, visit www.PDSSN.org. Sponsor the walk at the $750+ level. For more information, visit http://pdssn.org/buddywalk/sponsorship-opportunities/ • Submit your donation and your company logo by Aug. 14, 2014. • Submit your logo as vector (line) art, if possible (all fonts converted to curves), black and white (not grayscale), PDF or JPG format, “clean” and with camera-ready artwork that is not bitmapped. SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2014 5K Timed Race: 8:45am Buddy Walk Festivities: 9am-12:30pm West Forsyth High School 1735 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons Register Online at PDSSN.org Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network TEAM FOCUS T-SHIRT ORDERS Register Online at www.pdssn.org Order Online at www.pdssn.org How To Form a Team: It's simple! Three or more people can join the fun and support the Buddy Walk and/or 5K by forming a team. Organize your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Choose a team name and team captain, and click on the Register Now button at www.pdssn.org to register your team name. You can build your own fundraising web page at this website and email the link to friends and family. Then, they can register to walk with or donate to your team. If you are unable to order online, please complete the T-shirt order form for registered walkers and/or runners and send it with your registration by Sept 8 2014. Buddy Walk & 5K T-shirts are guaranteed to people who preregister by Sept. 8th. REGISTRATION ______________________________________________ Name (First, Midlle Initial, Last) ______________________________________________ Team Name ______________________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________ City/State Zip Code ______________________________________________ Phone Number Email ______________________________________________ Runners: Gender (M, F) DOB (M,D,Y) Age on Race Day 5K TIMED RACE & BUDDY WALK FEES   Raise $500 in a Week Day Outreach Amount 1 Sponsor yourself for $25 $25 2 Ask 3 family members for $25 $75 3 Ask 5 friends to donate $15 $75 4 Ask 5 co-workers to sponsor $50 you for $10 5 Email 15 people and ask for a $150 $10 donation 6 Ask your company for a $75 $75 contribution (ask if they have a matching gifts program!) 7 Ask 2 businesses you frequent $50 for $25 ____ Total: $500 5 Team Prizes Awarded at the Event (Maximum of RQH award per team). Results tabulated on Oct 2nd: • Most money raised (returning DQG new teams) • Most registered members (returning DQG new) • Most spirit demonstrated at the walk      Register Online at www.pdssn.org If you are unable to register online: • Complete entry form. Be sure to sign waiver. • Make check payable to PDSSN. (Note “Buddy Walk" and/or "5K" in Pemo Vection) • Mail before Sept 25, 2014, to: PDSSN Buddy Walk & 5K Run, 4715 Yadkinville Road, #144, Pfafftown, NC 27040. Donations Dre Tax Deductible Tax ID #20-3131948 $25: 5K & BW; all ages (until 9/8/14) $30: 5K & BW; all ages (after 9/8/14) $15: BW only; adult 18+ years (until 9/8/14) $20: BW only; adult 18+ years (after 9/8/14) $8: BW only; child 2-17 years (until 9/8/14) $10: BW only; child 2-17 years (after 9/8/14) )UHHIRULndividualV with Down syndrome I am unable to participate but have enclosed a donation of $_______________ I have enclosed $10 to join/renew my household’s PDSSN membership for 1 year. My company has a matching gift program. Enclosed:$_____ #Walkers:___ Runner: Max 1/Form SIGN WAIVER: In consideration of me and/or my minor child being permitted to participate in the Buddy Walk and/or 5K, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives assume any and all risks which might be associated with the event. I further waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN), TCTC, or the National Down Syndrome Society, their officers, employees, sponsors, organizers, volunteers, or other representatives or successors and assigns, for any and all injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever suffered by myself and/or minor child as a result of taking part in the events and any related activities. I also authorize 3'661 DQG 1'66 WR use any photos, film, or videotape of my minor child or me for any purpose. _______________________________ Signature Date