Dinner of Champions 2015

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

September 11, 2015 Embassy Suites Loveland 4705 Clydesdale Parkway Loveland, CO 80538

MS CHAMPION

What is the Dinner of Champions?

The Dinner of Champions highlights the accomplishments of Northern Colorado residents who demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.

During the evening, Hope Award and MS Champion honors are bestowed on individuals who have shown unwavering support to the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter of the National MS Society while elevating our local community.

About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information from the brain to the body. It’s an elusive disease with no known cause and no known cure.

Symptoms vary from person to person depending on how the central nervous system is affected, making it hard to diagnose.

Symptoms can range from numbness in the limbs, balance and mobility impairment to cognitive difficulties, paralysis, or loss of vision. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable.

The Colorado-Wyoming Chapter is working diligently to find a cure while ensuring that no one has to face this disease alone.

For more information or questions, contact Susan Barstad at susan.barstad@nmss.org or 970-494-5986

Joseph Flanigan Joseph Flanigan was in the prime of his life working as a computer engineer when he was diagnosed with MS 26 years ago. At this time little was known about the disease and medications were not available. Joseph connected with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and because of his tenacity has helped connect many others to the MS community. Today Joseph’s involvement includes being a MS Ambassador, donating his time to speak to college students, local non-profits, schools and community partners, volunteering over 100 hours annually. In addition, Joseph volunteers and fundraises for many MS events including MuckFest, Hike MS, Bike MS and Walk MS. Joseph is a true champion.

HOPE AWARD

Center for Neurorehabilitation Services The Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, P.C. (CNS) is an independent, outpatient clinic located in Fort Collins, co-founded

by Kim and Christy Dittmar and Tim and Jackie Bennett. CNS provides communitybased, comprehensive neurorehabilitation and neurodevelopmental therapy through a transdisciplinary approach to care.

CNS has supported the National MS Society for over 25 years. CNS is a designated Partner in Care with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. CNS is the inaugural donor of the Dinner of Champions matching grant program that has raised nearly $250,000 since 2010.

$5,000 – Gold

$2,500 – Silver

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Logo recognition on the event invitation

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Name recognition on the event invitation

$1,500 – Bronze

$7,500 – Award Sponsor

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What is included with your sponsorship?

1 Available

$10,000 – Presenting

One table of 10 with name recognition

Sponsorship Benefits

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Logo recognition in the day-of-event program and Powerpoint (Deadline August 15)

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Name recognition in the day-of-event program and Powerpoint (Deadline August 15)

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Advertisement in day-of-event program See specs below

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Name recognition by emcee on the day of the event (Deadline Sept. 1)

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Name recognition in the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter’s Annual Report

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Name recognition on all promotional materials (i.e. event e-blasts)

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Two Facebook page posts (7,000+ Facebook fans with 90+% engagement)

Logo recognition in pre-event/post-event articles and in Chapter newsletter

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Name recognition in pre-event/post-event Chapter Newsletter (20,000+ distribution) Link from the Chapter’s website to sponsor’s website (active until Oct. 1, )

Dinner of Champions Program Ad Specifications An opportunity to congratulate our Spirit Award winner or share your commitment to the National MS Society.

$1000 Full Page (5w x 8.5h)

$750 Half Page (5w x 3.5h)

$500 Quarter Page (2w x 3.5h)

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p Included in $7,500 and $5,000 Sponsorship

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Please submit high resolution artwork (preferably an .EPS file) to susan.barstad@nmss.org.

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DINNER OF CHAMPIONS PAST HONOREES 1995 Gene & Patty Markley MS Champion – Kelly Walker Haley

2005 Richard Dellenbach & the Dellenbach Family MS Champion – Angie Council

1996 Fum & Brownie McGraw MS Champion – Jan Banks

2006 Rulon & Linda Stacey MS Champion – Lee Anne Peck

1997 Al & Ann Yates MS Champion – Katie Kirkham

2007 Mark & Neyla Driscoll MS Champion – Jim Dunlap

1998 David & Sharon Neenan MS Champion – Bill Volz

2008 Gary & Carol Ann Hixon MS Champion – Susannah Wright

1999 Ben & O’Linda Magsamen MS Champion – Connie Pfeiffenberger

2009 Sonny & Carol jo Lubick MS Champion – Paul Joncas 2010 Chad & Troy McWhinney MS Champion – Brant Gluth

2000 Wayne & Phyllis Schrader MS Champion – Carol VanCampen MS Champion – Sandy Brenzier

2011 Dennis & Noreen Houska MS Champion – Dr. William Shaffer

2001 Larry & Pat Kendall MS Champion – Mark Cummings MS Champion – Marjorie Monroe Fischer

2012 Dave Nichols & Steve Nichols MS Champion – Phil Yastrow

2002 Tom & Jean Sutherland MS Champion – Donn & Linda Hopkins

2013 Connie Hanrahan MS Champion - Pam Carlson

2003 Dr. Charles & Frances Collopy MS Champion – Mary Anne Martell

2014 Conrad T. & Cheryl Swanson Curt & Nancy Richardson MS Champion - Brooke Raymond

2004 David & Carol Wood MS Champion – Dr. Brian Thompson

2015 NORTHERN COLORADO DINNER OF CHAMPIONS COMMITTEE Kathleen Henry Colorado State University Foundation

Sherry Bartmann University of Colorado Health

Paul & Deborah Joncas MS Activists

Dave Nichols High Country Beverage

cureMSco-wy.org

1-800-FIGHT-MS (344-4867)

900 S. Broadway, Suite 250 • Denver, CO 80209

Phil Yastrow Avago Technologies Dr. Richard Raymond MS Board of Trustees