2019-2020 Sponsorship Packet

Corporate Partnership and
Sponsorship Opportunities

CANCER SUPPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Cancer Support Community works hard to ensure that the needs of the
community are met through high-quality and professionally facilitated programs. In
meeting this need the CSC focuses on providing a diverse range of programs within
the areas of education, social activity, healthy lifestyle activity, support programs,
and resource connection.Within these program areas, the CSC works actively with
members to provide new programs to meet their needs. Over the past year CSC
provided:

 725 Hours of Education
 1,017 Hours of Social Activities
 2,789 Hours of Healthy Lifestyle Activities
 3,225 Hours of Group and Individual Support

7756
DIRECT SERVICE HOURS
PROVIDED AT NO COST TO MEMBERS

The CSC offers personalized psychological, emotional, and MISSION
educational support to people with cancer, their caregivers STATEMENT
and children- all free of charge. The CSC provides over
7,000 hours of direct service to nearly a thousand people Ensuring that all people
each year. impacted by cancer are
empowered by knowledge,
CSC was founded in Washtenaw County in 2005 by a group strengthened by action, and
of community volunteers who had each been personally sustained by community.
touched by cancer and experienced a need for services
that did not exist locally. CSC is the only resource in greater CONTACT
Washtenaw County providing these comprehensive INFORMATION
services.
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Evidence-based professionally-led programs are the heart Suite 3
of the services provided. All programs offered are shown in Ann Arbor, MI 48105
academic and medical research to improve various aspects 734.975.2500
of quality of life - including mental, emotional and physical cancersupportannarbor.org
health. Programming is offered in six general categories.

Support- Groups designed to help with the mental, ADMINISTRATIVE
emotional, and social effects of cancer are led by masters- STAFF
prepared, licensed clinicians.
Bonnie Dockham, LMSW
Education- Led by experts, educational workshops are Executive Director
designed to empower participants to make well-informed
decisions about their diagnosis. Rosie Ingebritson, LMSW
Program Director
Healthy Lifestyle- Programs include nutrition, stress
management, and exercise. Led by instructors with Taylor Leathead, LLMSW
extensive experience, classes are modified for various Program Coordinator
needs.
Lindsay Passmore, LMSW
Social- Social activities afford people the opportunity to Hospital Based Oncology
connect in an informal, social setting. They include Counselor
community outings, potlucks, paint parities and movie
nights. Erin Kelly, MSW
Development & Outreach
Resource Referral- CSC assists members in connecting Specialist
with community and hospital resources specific to needs
identified. Marcia Maier
Office Administrator
Financial Assistance - CSC’s newest program is funded
through a specific initiative, Sprout Love. This program Kim Nowaczyk
provides financial assistance to families experiencing The Brides Project Director
financial toxicity as a result of cancer and its treatment.
Adelaide Knights
The Brides Project Retail
Coordinator

WHY GIVE TO

THE CSC?

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY

Cancer touches us all in profound and meaningful ways.
By supporting the Cancer Support Community of
Greater Ann Arbor, you’ll help us continue to provide
services to people with cancer, their loved ones and
caregivers free of charge.

ENCOURAGE SERVICE

You and your employees can make a difference by
volunteering your time and unique skill sets to further
our mission in a myriad of ways. Our fundraising events
offer a chance for your team to have fun together and
build morale while giving back to your community.

EXPAND NETORKS

When you partner with the Cancer Support Community
of Greater Ann Arbor, you’ll be joining a strong network
of like-minded business leaders, donors and volunteers.
Our sponsorship opportunities can also help you reach

THE HEART
OF OUR
WORK

SUPPORT. EDUCATION. HOPE. THE
ABERNATHYS’
Throughout the year, we offer services to thousands of STORY
people through professionally-led support groups,
education courses and healthy lifestyle classes like yoga, I never wanted to be a single
meditation and nutrition classes. These programs are mother, but a year after my
tailored to address the specific needs of our members and husband was diagnosed with
may be directly sponsored by your business. In colon cancer, I was. This
recognition of your support, your business logo and/or diagnosis launched our large
name will be listed with your chosen program on family (nine kids) into a whole
materials. It will also be showcased at the CSC where that new world and we knew we
program takes place. couldn’t do it alone. When I
came out of the fog of the
PROGRAM initial diagnosis, I learned of
SPONSORSHIP the Cancer Support
Community. It was the life
The core programs our members have come to love will vest we needed to keep us
always be available for sponsorship, and we are adding from drowning. We all got
new programs to meet their needs. Call the CSC or check involved with various
our website or calendar for the latest listings and programs and started to heal
opportunities to sponsor the following programs: our minds, our bodies, our
souls. We learned that there is
 Support Groups light in this journey, and the
 Exercise Classes people and services at CSC
 Kids & Family Programs have been ours. Children’s
 Cooking & Nutrition Classes programs at CSC helped my
 Education Workshops family prepare for the loss of
their father. Although we
“At a time in my life when instincts said ‘hide’ continue to heal, we remain
the Cancer Support Community brought me into engaged in programs and
the world of the living.” volunteering. CSC has been
our source of guidance,
information, and friendship
during the most tragic time of
our lives.

THE AMAZING RACE

The Amazing Race is a local road rally (scavenger hunt), where teams solve clues, hunt
for locations and landmarks, and compete to be the first team to complete the course.

A post-race party includes refreshments, food, entertainment and prizes. It’s a great
adventure that is fun for all ages!

GRAND MARSHAL SPONSOR RALLY SPONSOR

8 Tickets & Full Page Ad in Event Book 4 Tickets & Half Page Ad in Event Book
Includes all the benefits of a Victory Lap
Includes all the benefits of a Rally Sponsor, plus: Sponsor, plus:
 Highlighted in media releases and interviews  Opportunity to interact with attendees at
 Featured on all emails about the Amazing
sponsored stop
Race
 Opportunity to speak at the post-race rally TRACK SPONSOR

party 2 Tickets & Eighth Page Ad in Event Book
 Business featured in the CSC calendar  Recognized no print media the day of the

VICTORY LAP SPONSOR event

4 Tickets & Quarter Page Ad in Event Book

Includes all the benefits of a Track Sponsor, plus:
 Opportunity to sponsor a stop on the rally

route
 Opportunity to distribute marketing materials

The Brides Project (TBP) is a social enterprise bridal shop run by the Cancer Support
Community. It is staffed by volunteers, and operates from donated space. New and gently-
worn gowns are donated to TBP and then sold to brides. All TBP proceeds benefit the CSC.

Includes all benefits of Silver Includes all benefits of  Materials included in the
Sponsorship, plus: Gold Sponsorship, plus:  brochure rack and wedding
 Listed as sponsor of TBP at  Exclusivity in your
board at TBP
the CSC industry (monetary  Social media mentions
 Opportunity to promote donations only)
 products at local TBP events  Email to all CSC and (min. 4 per year)
 Linked logo on partner TBP constituents  Listed on partners page of
announcing partnership
page  Logo on homepage of TBP website
TBP website  Provide certificate listing

sponsorship

SPROUT LOVE CELEBRATION

Sprout Love, a fundraising initiative of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), was created
in memory of the vibrant spirit and energy of Maureen McCurren. Maureen was a yoga
instructor at the CSC and later utilized the services offered at the center. Through her
journey and her in depth understanding of the human spirit, she recognized the
importance of the type of support offered at the Cancer Support Community and was
dedicated to sustaining its mission. The initiative raises funds to support programs at the
Cancer Support Community and the development of a new Financial Assistance Fund for
people who are experiencing financial hardship during their cancer treatment. The
Sprout Love Celebration features live music, food, and silent auction held at the historic
Ypsilanti Freight house. All funds raised will be divided between existing programs and
the financial assistance fund.

FLOWER SPONSOR

4 TICKETS TO EVENT

Includes all benefits of Stem Sponsorship, plus:
 Highlighted in media releases and interviews
 Featured on all emails about the event
 Opportunity to speak at the event

STEM SPONSOR

3 TICKETS TO EVENT

Includes all benefits of Seed Sponsorship, plus:
 Opportunity to distribute marketing materials at
event
 Highlighted in social media

SEED SPONSOR

4 TICKETS TO EVENT

 Recognized on print media day of event
 Business name on CSC website

CHARLOTTE'S BECOME A CSC
STORY CHAMPION

I was 19, a sophomore in PAYING IT FORWARD DOES PAY OFF.
college when I was first
diagnosed with cancer. I Contributions at the highest level made by your business
underwent six months of to support the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann
chemotherapy followed by Arbor’s work qualifies you as a CSC Community
radiation. Life hardly skipped Champion. Funds can be made in the form of
a beat. I did not miss school sponsorships, fully tax-deductible gifts, or both. The
and simply continued on with following pages highlight the sponsorship opportunities
my life. I thought I could just available for the year and other ways you can build morale
move on from my cancer. on your team.
Nine months later it returned,
leading to more than a year of BENEFITS:
trials, chemotherapies, and
other treatments. In 2011, I  Recognition as a Community Champion with business
underwent a bone marrow logo and description on CSC homepage for 12 months
transplant to hopefully “cure”
me. Complications led to a  Displayed recognition at CSC and The Brides Project
year-long hospitalization, as (TBP) locations
well as issues that plague me
to this day. Finding the  Priority scheduling and admission to programs and
Cancer Support Community events that have the potential to sell-out
has been a dream. I love
meeting new people and  Right to use the CSC Champion seal for 12 months
sharing our lives together. As  Invitation to CSC and TBP special events
a young adult with a serious  Recognition at CSC and TBP events
illness (while pursuing two  Recognition as CSC Champion on print and media
college degrees), resources
and understanding have been materials, program calendars and agency e-blasts
scarce. Having a space where  One blog post featuring your business on CSC and TBP
I can attend exercise classes,
learn how to cook, connect pages
with others, and so much  Monthly social media tags on CSC and TBP pages
more is a blessing. I am so  A certificate of CSC Champion-level contribution for
grateful for all the CSC has
done and meant to me. display at your workplace

Corporate Partnership and
Sponsorship Agreement

Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor

Business Name: ______________________________________________________ Date:_____________________

Business Website: ______________________________________________________________________________

Business Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State:_____________________________ Zip: ________________

Main Contact: _______________________________ Title: _____________________________________________
Telephone: _______________________ Email: _______________________________________________________

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP THE BRIDES PROJECT

Weekly - $2,500 Platinum - $2,500

Monthly - $1,000 Gold - $1,000

Series - $500 Silver - $500

Totals over $15,000 qualify a AMAZING RACE SPROUT LOVE

business to be a community Grand Marshal - $2,500 Flower - $2,500
champion.
Rally - $1,000 Stem - $1,000
Total: ____
Victory Lap - $500 Seed - $500

Track - $500

PAYMENT INFORMATION BILLING ADRESS

Please send invoice to my business Street:_______________________________________

I wish to pay by check City: ________________________________________

I wish to pay by credit card State: _________________________ Zip: _________

Credit Card Information

Visa Card Holders Name :_________________________________________________

MasterCard Card Number: _______________________________________________________

American Express Security Code: ___________________ Expiration Date : ____/____

Return Completed form to:
Bonnie Dockham, Executive Director
[email protected]

2010 Hogback Road, Suite 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48105