For the War on Melanoma Skin Cancer
www.myspace.com/theblackbenefit
Contact: Katie Brennan
Kbrennan20@hotmail.com
(614) 946-6790
We have been fortunate enough to experience an amazing outcome from the very first Black Ribbon Benefit this past year. We raised $5,000 with only two month’s planning and helped to co-sponsor a grant through the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) for melanoma research. Due to the obvious success of last year’s event, the Black Ribbon Benefit will continue on, fighting with persistence and passion for a cure. The purpose of The Black Ribbon Benefit is to create awareness and generate fundraising for the MRF to find a cure for melanoma skin cancer. Not only is there no cure, there is a dire lack of funding for research and even less awareness within the general population.
People may only think pink when viewing cancer, but the goal of this event is to bring another frightenng color to the surface. Why black? Black is the awareness color for melanoma. It’s also the color of the warrior’s mood when going into battle, for melanoma patients are in a battle for their lives with this beast. Melanoma patients often refer to this disease as “the beast” due to how hard to detect, highly aggressive, and deadly melanoma can be. Let’s bring it to the forefront, exposing how serious this cancer is. Our goals are to educate the community on how to help prevent melanoma and most importantly, to save lives from this vicious disease by finding a cure.
The Black Ribbon Benefit is a non-profit 5013C status organization in partnership with Anderson’s Army and the MRF. All proceeds are tax deductible as allowed by law (Tax EIN #76-0514428.) The Second Annual Black Ribbon Benefit will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 5pm-11pm. The event will take place at Gordy’s Bar and Grill, 6150 Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081, (614) 895-1147. There will be live entertainment, games, silent and live auctions, drinks and food. Please visit the Black Ribbon Benefit website at www.myspace.com/theblackbenefit for complete details. All proceeds will benefit the MRF, which is committed to medical research for finding a cure, educating patients and physicians, and being an advocate of awareness for the melanoma community. To find out more about the MRF please visit www.melanoma.org.
Your contributions to this cause are greatly appreciated, as all proceeds will be used to fight the War on Melanoma Cancer. Please make checks payable to Black Ribbon Benefit. The mailing address is: 1239 Reserve Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. We will also accept cash and credit card donations on the day of the event. Participating sponsors will be displayed accordingly, please see the Black Ribbon Benefit Sponsorship Proposal for more information. Thank you for your support in furthering this important cause.
Ways to Get Involved Sponsorship Opportunities -- Our Black Ribbon Benefit Sponsorship Levels vary from a Level 1 Event Sponsor ($1000) to a Level 5 T-Shirt Sponsor ($100). Based on your commitment level, we will provide various marketing materials and exposure for your company. For complete Sponsorship Proposals and further details, contact the following:
Sponsorship Contacts:
Katie Brennan – Program Director
Kbrennan20@hotmail.com
(614) 946-6790
Kristen Bushko – Sponsorship Director
bushkoka@yahoo.com
(614) 937-2707
Food Sponsor:
We are also seeking a Food Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Black Ribbon Benefit. The participating restaurant would simply be donating the cost of food for roughly 250+ guests. We are expecting a much greater turn out than last year, which estimated 120 guests.
Food Sponsor Benefits:
1) Marketing Presence
2) Company Name and Logo on Event T-Shirts
3) Listed in Program Books with ½ page Ad (dispersed at Event)
4) Benefit Food Sponsor Banner provided
Raffle Donations -- There will be a live auction and raffle consisting of donated items for attendees to bid on. We would greatly appreciate and accept any donated items, gift certificates or services for the raffle and will value the packages according to retail price. Last year’s top donated items included an Ipod Nano, restaurant packages, Salon and Massage Packages, sports items, grocery and food packages and much more.
Donations Contact:
Sarah Bardwell—Donations Director
s_bardwell_s@yahoo.com
(614) 806-1333
Silent Auction Donations -- The Silent Auction will again be OSU Buckeye themed items but we are gladly accepting non-OSU related items for bidding as well. We will start with an opening bid amount and include the retail price on corresponding bid sheets. Last year’s top silent auction items included a signed Tressel OSU football, an OSU signed team picture, a Blue Jackets autographed package with official Stick and much more.
Silent Auction Contact:
Jenny McKenna—Silent Auction Director
jmckenna81@hotmail.com
(614) 595-6695
Other Donators Supporting The Black Ribbon Benefit ...
Miller Lite Brewing Company = $500
NBC 4 (WCMH) Columbus = $500
95.5 The Hawk = Radio Sponsor $500
Your contributions to this cause are greatly appreciated, as all proceeds benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation and will be used to fight Melanoma Skin Cancer. Thank you for your support with this important cause and to those who have shown continuous support and concern throughout my battle with Stage 3 Melanoma. I am blessed to still be here, to be a survivor and to be a part of this fight. Thank you deeply for joining me in this war.
Sincerely,
Katie Brennan
BRB Program Director
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