1. family and parenting
2. children

The Partners
Wine Women & Shoes Committee
Chair: Kristin Rowell
Co-Chair: Tricia Haydon
The WWS committee consists of:
PJ Agarwala
Debbie Grieve
Kristy Anderson
Christine Hardten
NatalieBushaw
Tricia Haydon
Kodi Jean Church
Annie Herbert
Robin Dahl
AndreaHjelm
Pam Devine
Kris Jacobson
Kathy Dreesen
Karen Kaler
Rachel Lee
BrendaLem
Tori Ostlund
Anne Marie Rogers
Katie Romaine
Kristin Rowell
Sarah Salava
Lizzy Shay
Heather Stefanski
Soni Strylund
Mary Sue Vorbrich
Jamie Young
Benefiting University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital
Friday, November 14, 2014
McNamara Alumni Center
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital
Our physician-scientists and pediatric specialists are global leaders in children’s health research,
education, and care. We accelerate breakthrough discoveries to treat and cure childhood disease:
• University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital ranks among the best in the country in many specialty areas,
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according to U.S. News & World Report.
• The University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics consistently ranks in the top 10 in securing
funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, the oldest children’s hospital in the state,
not only delivers the latest innovations in pediatric medicine, we also create them:
• We are home to a number of pioneering “firsts,” including: the world’s first open-heart surgery in a
child, pediatric bone marrow transplant, and kidney biopsy in children; the first bone marrow and
cord-blood transplant to treat a devastating—usually fatal skin disease; a trailblazing technique for
transplanting kidneys in infants; the invention of a lung-clearing vest for children with cystic fibrosis
and development of a vaccine for Lyme Disease.
www.uofmhope.org
give.umn.edu/wws
About Wine Women & Shoes
Wine Women & Shoes is the brainchild of Napa Valley vintner, Elaine Honig. While chatting with a girlfriend about
the growing popularity of wine and food pairing events, they jokingly said, “wine and shoe pairings would be a lot
more fun!” And they were right. WW&S events are now in 35 cities across the country, and they have raised more
than $12,000,000 for women and children’s causes.
WHEN and WHERE
Friday, November 14, 2014
6 PM to 10 PM
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak St. SE
Minneapolis, MN
HOPE
IS A HERO’S GIFT
Driven by a passion for keeping children healthy, University of Minnesota
Children’s Hospital translates research into exceptional medical care for
TICKET PRICES
children when they need it most.
Fashion Row (8 seats):
$1,500
For some families, we are their only hope, because we offer promising new
treatments available nowhere else.
Individual Fashion Seat Ticket:
$200
Discovery unfolds at University of Minnesota, and that’s just the beginning.
Experts from across our campus are collaborating on groundbreaking work that
enhances children’s lives. At University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, we are
not only the first to make and apply new discoveries, we teach them as well,
bringing hope and better health to all children.
Girlfriend Table (8 guests):
$1,000
Individual Girlfriend Table Ticket:
$125
Expected Attendance: 350
Sponsorships:
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Exclusive Presenting
Platinum Pump
Exclusive Fashion Show
Stiletto
Please Join Us!
During the inaugural Wine Women & Shoes event, we raised over $158,000 for
crucial, life-changing pediatric services, programming and activities at UMCH —
transforming the care for the smallest patients and their families. Join us in 2014
as we make year two even more fabulous!
A recent national study shows that play areas, ambient music and spaces and
therapeutically beneficial activities that support “normal” family life for the entire
family within the hospital contribute to more positive outcomes for sick children.
Funding for these services and programs is dependent entirely on philanthropy.
Examples of the ways your support will impact University of Minnesota Children’s
Hospital include:
• Art, music and poetry therapies
• Parent date nights and family movie nights
• Massage and therapy services
• Family mentoring
• Entertainment, educational and recreational electronics and programming
including story time with well-known children’s authors
That hero could be you!
Wine Women & Shoes fundraisers create an opportunity for partnerships between charities, wineries, shoe and
accessory retailers, and corporations. As a local sponsor, Wine Women & Shoes presents a unique opportunity to
target affluent, well-educated, charity-minded women of the Twin Cities, and to provide community outreach for
corporate sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities include Exclusive Presenting, Platinum Pump, Fashion Show,
Exclusive Wine, Exclusive Shoe Guy, Exclusive Swag/Gift bag, Stilleto Table and vendor partners.
give.umn.edu/wws
Guest Profile
• 80% women ages 30 to 55
• Ranging from CEO moms to 30-something young professionals
• Key influencers, tastemakers and connectors in their communities
• Charity supporters, socially conscious and community minded
• Pay attention to fashion and attend fashion events
• Enjoy wine and attend wine events
• Represent the typical luxury brand consumer
• On average, attendees donate/spend $200-$600 at each event
Notable exposure includes:
• Online: Wine Women & Shoes and Minnesota Children’s Hospital websites
• Social Media: Twitter and Facebook
• Print Promotion: Invitation, Children’s Health Newsletter
• Media: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Edina, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth,
Southwest Metro, St Louis Park, Woodbury, and White Bear Lake magazines
• Radio: myTalk 107
• All participating Wine Women & Shoes Vendor Outlets