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www.LupusLIQueens.org
Lupus Alliance of Long Island Queens
22nd Annual Walk-Along for Lupus
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact info: J.C. VanderPutten, Director of Programs and Media, jcvanderputten@lupusliqueens.org 516-783-3370
EVENT DETAILS:
22nd Annual Walk-Along for Lupus
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Time: 10:00am
Location: Eisenhower Park, Field 6
Lupus is a life threatening autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack healthy
organs and tissue. Lupus is a leading cause of kidney disease, stroke and premature cardiovascular disease in
young women. It is unpredictable, highly individualized, debilitating and potentially fatal. Each year thousands
of people are newly diagnosed with lupus, the great majority of whom are young people in the prime of their
lives and 90% of whom are women. There is no cure—yet.
The Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens 22nd Annual Walk-Along for Lupus Event Overview:
The Walk-Along for Lupus is the premier signature event for the Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens. Held
every October in Eisenhower Park, the Walk-Along is an event where over 2,500 people come together to walk
and raise money to help fight lupus by funding research, support services and educational programs for adults
and children. However, it is more than just a 5K walk. It is a fun and festive event with music, food and
activities for all.
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About 80% of people participate with family members and friends.
Over 2,500 people from Long Island and Queens attend every year
Over 2000 additional people donate online through our website.
Over 4,000 people read and pass along our posts and tweets on both Facebook and Twitter
Over 4,000 people receive our e-newsletter about the Walk-Along.
Demographics of walk participants include:
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72% are female, 28% are male
32% are between ages 19 and 45, with an average age of 35
30% have lupus
The Walk-Along for Lupus is an easy and charitable opportunity to demonstrate your dedication to the
treatment and cure of this devastating disease to an audience that is interested: people with lupus and their
families who participate in their healthcare decisions across our area.
The Walk-Along for Lupus provides a targeted market, a regional (Nassau, Suffolk & Queens) audience and
media package. The variety of opportunities at the event itself would certainly meet some of your marketing
objectives (see the following Sponsorship Opportunities pages).
As a community favorite, the 2014 Walk-Along for Lupus attracted more than 2500 participants last year and
raised over $235,000! This event is a great source of revenue to help fund much needed research as well as
programs and services for those who suffer from this debilitating disease. The event generates its revenue
through corporate sponsorships, pledges and civic and family team participation.
Partnering with the Lupus Alliance of LI/Q is a great way to let the community know you are here to support
them!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
$3,000 Sponsorship Level
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Logo placement on inside of event brochures
Logo placement on posters
Logo placement on back of event t-shirts
Logo placement on sponsor areas of event website
with link to sponsor website
Logo placement on all e-blasts to participants
Booth space at Sponsor Expo to provide product
demonstrations, distribute samples and/or
information
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Placement of company banner in prominent location
Sponsor recognition in all press kits and news releases
Opportunity to have a company executive welcome the
participants
Ability to create promotional tie-ins related to the event
Logo placement/sponsorship of Lupus E-Newsletter
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$2,500 Sponsorship Level
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Logo placement on inside of event brochures
Company name on posters
Logo placement on back of event t-shirts
Logo placement on sponsor areas of event website
with link to sponsor website
Logo placement on (2) e-blasts to participants
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Booth space at Sponsor Expo to provide product
demonstrations, distribute samples and/or information
Placement of company banner in prominent location
Sponsor recognition in all press kits and news releases
Ability to create promotional tie-ins related to the event
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$1,000 Sponsorship Level
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Company/Organization name on inside of event
brochures
Logo placement on back of event t-shirts
Logo placement on sponsor areas of event website
with link to sponsor website
Logo placement on (1) e-blasts to participants
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Placement of company banner in prominent location
Sponsor recognition in all press kits and news releases
Ability to create promotional tie-ins related to the
event
$500 Sponsorship Level
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Logo placement on back of event t-shirts
Logo placement on sponsor areas of event website
with link to sponsor website
Placement of company banner in prominent location
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Sponsor recognition in all press kits and news releases
Ability to create promotional tie-ins related to the event
Product Sponsor
Donations of bottled water/juice, packaged snacks and other gear is always needed and appreciated.
Donations of 500 pieces will receive:
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Logo placement on back of event t-shirts
Logo placement on sponsor areas of event website
with link to sponsor website
Placement of company banner in prominent location
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Sponsor recognition in all press kits and news releases
Ability to create promotional tie-ins related to the
event
YES! WE WOULD LIKE TO BE A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE WALK-ALONG
FOR LUPUS!
Please Note: Logos for the $3,000 and $2,500 sponsorship levels are due
by; 6/30/2015. All other logos must be submitted by: 9/25/2015
Company Name:_____________________________________________________________
Contact Person:_____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________
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Phone:_____________________________________________________________________
E-Mail:_____________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship Level: $____________
Make check payable to: Lupus Alliance of LIQ and send to: 2255 Centre Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710.
Or pay by credit card by completing the form below, or pay online at
www.lupusliqueens.org/becomeawalkalongsponsor.
Card Number:___________________________________________________ Exp:__________
Name on Credit Card:______________________________________________CVV#:_________
Signature:_______________________________________________________
Please email your logo in jpeg format to: jcvanderputten@lupusliqueens.org.