The document summarizes a motorcycle ride event called "Bikers for Babies" organized by the March of Dimes to raise money for research on premature birth and birth defects. The event will take place on September 27, 2009 in Wausau, Wisconsin and will include registration at 10am and the ride beginning at 11am. Sponsorship opportunities are outlined for businesses to support the event and cause.
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Bikers for Babies
Wausau Start/Finish
At Bull Falls Brewery
901 E. Thomas St., off Bus. 51
Central Wisconsin Ride
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009
Registration 10 a.m., ride at 11 a.m.
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2. Who are we?
MARCH OF DIMES TODAY
March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy
babies. And if something goes wrong, we offer in formation and
comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our
babies and work on preventing them.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit health organization that
champions the needs of moms and babies in your community and
across the nation. We funded the research that lead to the prevention
of polio. And we haven’t stopped defending the health of babies
since. From pioneering genetic research to promoting folic acid to
fighting for lifesaving newborn screening, the March of Dimes
continues to do all we can to make sure every baby is born healthy.
3. Bikers for Babies
It began over 15 years ago...the March of Dimes has partnered with
motorcyclists nationwide providing an opportunity for motorcycle
clubs, dealerships, vendors and individual riders to join together for
babies in communities from coast-to-coast.
Last year, more than 45,000 riders and 250 motorcycle clubs joined
together to help prevent premature birth and birth defects.
Participating groups included: Riders of Kawasaki (R.O.K), Harley
Owners Group (HOG), American Gold Wing Association, ABATE, the
Christian Motorcycle Association, the Iron Pigs, the Red and Blue
Knights and teams representing corporations like Sprint and UAW-
Ford. The March of Dimes wants you, and your motorcycle, on the
road for babies who need our help!
Every year more than half a million babies are born prematurely, and
more than a hundred twenty thousand others are born with birth
defects. Many die. You can help by joining the March of Dimes Bikers
for Babies. Raise money, then get on a bike and ride! Know the power
of riding to give all babies a healthy start.
4. $1,200.00
Leader Of The Pack Sponsor 1 available
Company will receive the following benefits:
Corporate logo placement on:
• Rider newsletters •Route cards
• Posters •Incentive T-shirts
• Logo on OFT Website
• Sponsor forms
• Lead the group at the Start Finish line
• Company provided banner or signage displayed at 4 check points
• Opportunity to have your spokesperson participate in the ride planning committee
• A corporate tent or table at rally site
• Recognition in press releases to the media
Company will:
• Provide cash sponsorship
• Create a ride team to represent your company
• Promote ride internally through-out company-encourage team to register online
• Staff company tent or table with enthusiastic volunteers to cheer riders
• Provide banners for display at check points
• Provide promotional item for riders.
Opportunity to provide item with Company logo. Subject to March of Dimes approval
5. $900.00
Presenting Sponsor 6 available
Company will receive the following benefits:
Corporate logo placement on:
• Rider newsletters •Route cards
• Posters •Incentive T-shirts
• Logo on OFT Website
• Sponsor forms
• Company provided banner or signage displayed at 4 check points
• A corporate tent at rally site
• Recognition in press releases to the media
Company will:
• Provide cash sponsorship
• Create a ride team to represent your company
• Promote ride internally through-out company-encourage team to register online
• Staff company tent or table with enthusiastic volunteers to cheer riders
• Provide banners for display at check points
• Provide promotional item for riders.
Opportunity to provide item with Company logo. Subject to March of Dimes approval
6. $600.00
Start/Finish Line Sponsor 4 available
Company will receive the following benefits:
Corporate logo placement on:
• Rider newsletters
• Route cards
• Logo on OFT Website
• Company provided banner displayed at Start/Finish Line
• Opportunity to have company Mascot at event
• A corporate tent or table at rally site
Company will:
• Provide cash sponsorship
• Create a ride team to represent your company
• Promote ride internally through-out company-encourage team to register online
• Staff company tent or table with enthusiastic volunteers to cheer riders
• Provide banners for display at check points
• Provide promotional item for riders.
Opportunity to provide item with Company logo. Subject to March of Dimes approval
7. $400.00
Checkpoint Sponsor 8 available
Company will receive the following benefits:
Corporate logo placement on:
• Rider newsletters
• Route cards
• Company provided banner displayed at 2 check points
• A corporate table at rally site
• Recognition in press releases to the media
Company will:
• Provide cash sponsorship
• Create a ride team to represent your company
• Promote ride internally through-out company-encourage team to register online
• Staff each Checkpoint with enthusiastic volunteers to cheer riders
• Provide banners for display at check points
• Provide water or snack item for riders.
8. $200.00
Route Sponsor 6 available
Company will receive the following benefits:
Corporate logo placement on:
• Rider newsletters
• Route cards
• Acknowledgement at event as Route Sponsor
Company will:
• Provide cash sponsorship
• Create a ride team to represent your company
• Promote ride internally through-out company-encourage team to register online
9. Reasons to Participate in Bikers
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
The March of Dimes stands for babies, all babies. Today’s mom is the CEO of the home, controlling 80% of
household spending. Women of child-bearing age comprise 46% of the workforce—they are your clients
and potential clients. They will respond positively to your company’s support of a cause they deem
important—working for the health of all babies.
FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
The March of Dimes mission—to give every baby a healthy start in life—resonates on an emotional level with
employees. Campaign participation provides employees an opportunity to participate in a community
based event that positively impacts the communities in which they live and work.
BIKERS FOR BABIES DEMOGRAPHICS:
• 68% are male and 32% are female
• 66% of participants are between the ages of 35-64
• 60% of riders have an annual income of $50,000 or more
• 54% of participants ride a Harley
WHY WE RIDE:
For 71 years, March of Dimes has been
saving America's children. Their lifesaving
research, innovative programs, and dedicated volunteers have saved millions of babies from death and
disability. With a track record of success in bringing people together to solve complex health challenges,
the March of Dimes is uniquely qualified to take on the problem of prematurity.
10. Our Partnership
Our promise to you is that we are committed to growing our
mutually beneficial partnership. Thank you for considering our
financial partnership opportunities. The sponsorships levels can
be customized and we also offer multi-year agreements.
We know together we can continue to help
give all babies in our state a healthy start.
11. Partnership Agreement
The Wisconsin Chapter of the March of Dimes looks forward to Bull Falls Brewery joining our fight to save
babies.
CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE
This proposal contains confidential information from the March of Dimes Foundation. In consideration of the
receipt of this document, recipient agrees not to reproduce or make this information available in any
manner to persons outside those directly responsible for the evaluation of its contents.
PROPOSAL AGREEMENT
This proposal has been prepared to demonstrate the opportunities and benefits available as a
________________ Sponsor of the 2009 Bikers for Babies. Involvement in this event will continue to
position your company as a community, civic, and philanthropic minded business, while benefiting the
March of Dimes mission of assuring every baby a healthy start in life.
Bull Falls Brewery has agreed to the following sponsorship amount of __________ and will have sponsorship
paid in full 30 days prior to the event.
It is agreed that I have read and fully understand the contents of this proposal and the role of Bull Falls
Brewery at the March of Dimes event, and agree to accept responsibility for a partnership between Bull
Falls Brewery and the March of Dimes.
On behalf of Bull Falls Brewery, I agree to be a 2009 Bikers for Babies Sponsor and agree to the rights and
privileges outlined in the Sponsorship Document:
Mike Zamzow, Bull Falls Brewery REPRESENTATIVE DATE
Division Director/Community Director, MARCH OF DIMES DATE
Babette Honore, State Director, MARCH OF DIMES DATE