NAMIWALKS Chicago 2008 - For Sponsors

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NAMIWALKS Chicago 2008 - For Sponsors

Sunday, September 21, 2008,
5K Walk,
9:00 AM Check In, 10:00 AM Start,
Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

Won't you help out by becoming a walk sponsor, event sponsor or supporter? Your contribution, no matter the size or form, is greatly appreciated.

Proceeds from the walk will be used:

> To provide support to persons with serious brain disorders and to their families through our family and consumer-run support groups and Helpline that receives more than 5,000 calls annually.

> To provide educational programs for consumers of mental health services through our 8-week Pathways in Living course developed by NAMI of Greater Chicago and for families of persons with a persistent and severe mental illness in our 12-week Family to Family Classes (offered both in English and Spanish).

> To advocate for nondiscriminatory and equitable federal, state, and private sector policies.

> To promote research into the causes of and treatments for brain disorders.

Sponsor an Individual Walker or Team

You can support the efforts of our walkers as they publicly show their commitment to increase awareness of the need for a world-class treatment and recovery system.

Click here to link to the national NAMI web site to see the current list of walkers and teams and make a contribution.

Sponsor the Event

If you can afford a greater amount, we've established several sponsor recognition categories. For each category, as a token of our appreciation, we offer a number of benefits and ways of having you or your company recognized as a proud Official Sponsor of NAMIWALKS 2008. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Click here for a printable version of categories and benefits.

Please complete the Sponsorship Confirmation Form to reserve all sponsorship options.

NAMIWALKS Chicago 2008 Sponsor Categories and Benefits

Presenting Sponsor $10,000	Listed as Presenting Sponsor of the Walk on the front cover of the walker sponsor brochures. Name and logo printed prominently at the top of the back of the Walk T-shirts given to volunteers and walkers. Name prominently mentioned in all press releases for the event. Prominently recognized in pre and post-event mailings to the NAMI of Greater Chicago friends and supporters. Prominently recognized and banner displayed at the pre-event Kickoff Luncheon and post-event Awards Reception for team captains and volunteers. Sponsor's corporate banner will be prominently displayed at the start/end point of Walk. May have an information booth/tent at Walk and the opportunity to develop promotional campaigns tied to the event. Name and logo will be prominently displayed on our local website (www.namigc.org) and the National (www.nami.org) Walk website.
Gold Sponsor $5,000	Name and logo prominently listed in the walker sponsor brochures and on the event posters. Name and logo will be prominently placed on Walk T-shirts given to volunteers and walkers. Name included in press release produced for the event. Recognized at the pre-event Kickoff Luncheon and post-event Awards Reception for team captains and volunteers. Sponsor's corporate banner will be displayed at the start/end point of Walk. Opportunity to have an information booth at Walk. Name and logo will be prominently displayed on our local website (www.namigc.org) and the National (www.nami.org) Walk website.
Silver Sponsor $2,500	Name and logo listed in the walker sponsor brochures. Name and logo will be placed on Walk T-shirts given to volunteers and walkers. Recognized at the pre-event Kickoff Luncheon and post-event Awards Reception for team captains and volunteers. Sponsor's corporate banner may be displayed at the start/end point of Walk. Opportunity to have an information booth at Walk. Name and logo will be displayed on our local website (www.namigc.org) and the National (www.nami.org) Walk website.
Bronze Sponsor $1,000	Name listed in walker sponsor brochures. Recognized at the pre-event Kickoff Luncheon and post-event Awards Reception for team captains and volunteers. Opportunity to have an information booth at Walk. Name and logo will be displayed on our local website (www.namigc.org) and the National (www.nami.org) Walk website.
Kilometer Sponsor $500	Sponsor’s name and or logo will be placed on Kilometer sign that will be prominently placed along the Walk route. Opportunity to have an information booth at Walk.
Exhibitor Display Booth/Table Options	Note: These options do not include a listing of your organization as a sponsor of our event in any of our print, web materials or T shirts. If you wish to have an exhibitor display booth/table that is advertised prior to the event in our print or web materials, please contact Suzanne Andriukaitis (312) 563-0445, namigc@aol.com. 1. Two (2) 6' tables and a 10'x10' tent canopy provided and erected by NAMI of Greater Chicago-$750.00. 2. One (1) 6' table shared with 1 or 2 other organizations under a 10'x10' tent canopy provided and erected by NAMI of Greater Chicago-$375.00. 3. You provide your own table & tent canopy (no larger than 10'x10')-$150.00

Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Special Sponsorship Recognition is also available for major donors of goods and services, depending on the cash value of the donation. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Isabelle Burtan or Suzanne Andriukaitis at (312) 563-0445 or namiwalkschicago@gmail.com.