Save the date! The Greater Amarillo Race for the Cure is September 25, 2010
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The Komen Greater Amarillo Race for the Cure is the largest foot-race in Amarillo, attracting more than 5000 walkers, runners and spectators in 2009.
Now in its 20th year, this event generates significant funds to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. Join us and remember or celebrate those you love who have been affected by breast cancer.
Join us by giving your time to increase public awareness of breast health and breast cancer. With your help, we will see a world without breast cancer.
Please join our Race Chair's Sarah Caviness and Kelly Whittenburg for the 20th annual Greater Amarillo Race for the Cure and EXPO. Impact.make one.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Return on your Investment
• Receive high community visibility pre-Race and on Race Day.
• Reach an audience of 5000 plus on Race Day.
• Extend and reinforce current marketing programs through PR opportunities.
• Showcase and market products to a highly targeted audience.
• Build employee morale and demonstrate company commitment to the community.
• Partner with an organization that directly funds and benefits your local community and national research programs.
The Race offers opportunities for everyone to champion the fight against breast cancer. From cash and in-kind sponsorships to underwriting specific elements of the event, the Race offers a variety of levels to match your company's marketing goals and budget.
Corporate Sponsorship-
Ranging in price from $2,500 to $50,000, Corporate Sponsorship Packages allow your company name to be associated with the Race prior to and during the event. Depending upon your level of sponsorship, your name or logo may appear on T-shirts, Race Posters, entry forms, and pre-event advertising. On Race Day your message will reach over 5000 people via on-site signage and EXPO booth space.
In-Kind Contributions
The Race Sponsorship committee accepts "in-kind" goods and services on a case-by-case basis.
Targeted Marketing
Some organizations may choose to select a targeted sponsorship opportunity available on a first come basis. These opportunities target a specific event or special feature associated with the race. These opportunities allow for great visibility in a concentrated area.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day® is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Participants walk 60 miles in three days and help raise millions of dollars for breast cancer research and patient support programs. Each night of the event, walkers experience an incredible mobile city that's more than just sleeping tents and warm showers, where they can eat, relax and renew their spirit with their fellow walkers. The Breast Cancer 3-Day benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
For more information and to register, visit www.the3day.org or call 800-996-3DAY to walk the Breast Cancer 3-Day in a city near you.
Race Timeline
1983: First Race in Dallas, Texas with 800 runners.
1986: First Race outside of Dallas held in Peoria, Illinois, the birthplace of Suzy Komen.
1990: First co-ed Race in Wichita, Kansas. First National Race for the Cure in Washington, DC. Pink ribbons distributed to recognize breast cancer survivors.
1995: Race events are held in 57 U.S. cities.
1998: First Race event outside of the U.S. in Costa Rica. The National Race for the Cure becomes and remains the largest registered 5k in the world.
2000: First international Affiliate-hosted Komen Race for the Cure® in Rome, Italy. More than a million people cross the finish line in the Komen Race for the Cure Series in a single season.
2002: More than 1.3 million people participate in more than 100 Races around the United States and in two foreign countries.
2008: Komen for the Cure to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure
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