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Wilmington’s most unique and exciting fundraiser is back — Power of the Purse! Power of the Purse benefits
Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT), a community based non-profit organization that provides
primary care, mental health and health education services to teens in the lower Cape Fear Region. In
addition, WHAT sponsors three school-based health centers located on campus at Ashley High School, Laney
High School and New Hanover High School. These centers provide convenient, low cost access to health
services for those at risk teens and their families who need it most.
Chic Way to Give
Power of the Purse is a one of a kind fundraising event. The object of this event is pure fun
philanthropy – an evening that combines shopping, fellowship and coming together to make a
difference in the lives of teens and their families. The evening is electric, the purses are fabulous,
and the cause will warm your heart.
The special event will take place on Thursday, March 14th at the Landfall Country Club from 6:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will prove to be a wonderful opportunity to showcase your commitment to
impacting the lives of community teens. We anticipate Power of the Purse to be a “sell‐out” !
May we count on your support?
One of our Power of the Purse committee volunteers will be calling upon you personally soon about
your willingness to participate and support this event. Please review the enclosed packet to learn
more about how you or your business can take advantage of all the benefits in participating as a
sponsor of this event.
Thank you for your time in consideration of supporting Power of the Purse and Wilmington Health
Access for Teens!
Best Regards,
Joy S. Grady
Executive Director
Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT)
Power of the Purse Committee Members
Denise Szaloky (Chair), Catrecia McCoy Bowman, Bo Dean, Lindsay Jordan, Panza McNeil, Cris Point, Sarah Reamer,
Steve Schnitzler, Susan Holman, Carole Ellis
About the 2013 Event
The grandeur of the Landfall Country Club. The stunning
beauty of an array of handbags. The magnificence of fabulous,
chic fashionistas in attendance. The power to ignite change
and to harness the belief that all teens deserve access to
quality healthcare.
Power of the Purse is the chic way to give! A silent auction and
raffle to benefit Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT)
and local teens, it has been called “guilt-free shopping at its
finest.” Attendees will help raise funds to provide area teens
with access to quality primary care, mental health, nutrition,
and health education services.
This special event is back after a successful debut last spring – we expect to see an increasing
number of guests and purses this year! This event features amazing purses donated by the
region’s most fashionable boutiques, retailers and designers. Inspired individuals who would
like to be a sponsor or donate a designer purse for the silent auction are encouraged to
participate. As and added feature, the event recognizes “purse-onalities,” or area celebrities
who have donated gently loved bags from their collections.
Exhilarating, emotional and entertaining, the Power of the Purse is truly THE not-to-miss
event of the season!
Wilmington Health Access for Teens  4005 Oleander Drive  Wilmington, NC  28403 (910) 202-4605
2013 Sponsor Benefits
Satchel Sponsor Level
Retail, corporate or individual donation of a new or gently loved purse valued at $200 or more
 Tickets for two(2) guests to attend the event
 Listing on invitations, program book, social media and all PR
 Special recognition during the event
Purse Diva Sponsor Level
Individual donation of a new or gently loved purse valued at $100 or more
 Ticket for two (2) guests to attend the event
 Listing in event program book, social media and all PR
Purse-o-nalities
Invited celebrities or special guests who donate a new or gently used purse valued at $100
or more
 Tickets for two(2) guests to attend the event
 Listing in event program book, social media and all PR
 Special recognition during the event and photo with purse displayed at the event
$1,000 Event Co-Host Level
Recognized host of the event along with WHAT
 Tickets for 8 guests to attend the event
 Banner link to Company website on the WHAT website and Facebook page
 “Co-hosted by <Company name >” on all promotional materials
 Prominent logo placement on invitations, social media, event signage and all PR
 Full-page ad in the program book
 Speaking opportunity at the event
2013 Sponsor Benefits (Fabulous Fashionista Package!)
Fashionista Package – Raffle Before the Event
If you donate a purse to the event by March 7th, your name or company will be entered into a
raffle to win a special, unique experience for you and 7 friends! You could win the following:
 Tickets for eight (8) guests
 Limousine transportation from home base to the event with champagne &
delectable delicacies
 30-minute private preview of purses prior to the event
 Reserved table for 8 with special recognition
 Listing in the program book, social media and all PR
 Group photo by photographer John Davis
Congratulations to the 2012 Fashionista Winner!
The Julia
7220 Wrightsville Avenue, Ste E
Wilmington, NC 28403
2013 Ticket Information
Individual Ticket
Purchase tickets online at www.whatswhat.org
 $35 prior to event
 $60 for two tickets prior to event
 Each ticket includes:
o One raffle entry for a fabulous designer purse
o One spectacular signature event beverage
o Appetizers
o A chance to bid on all the purses at the silent auction
o WHAT signature black shopping tote
o A great time!
For more information, please call Joy Grady or Mary Martin
on the purse hotline at 910-202-4605, email purse@whatswhat.org,
or visit www.whatswhat.org
Like us on Facebook for daily updates and purse photos – powerofthepursewilmington!
2013 Power of the Purse Fact Sheet
 Power of the Purse is Wilmington’s first and largest purse auction
 The Second Annual Power of the Purse event will be held Thursday, March 14, 2013,
from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Landfall Country Club in Wilmington, NC
 Attendees will be Wilmington’s and the lower Cape Fear region’s Who’s Who in
business, government, entertainment and society
 Proceeds will benefit Wilmington Health Access for Teens services provided to local
teens and their families who need it most, specifically those primary care and mental
health services delivered in our school based health centers at Ashley High School,
Laney High School, and New Hanover High School
 Power of the Purse celebrates women’s ability to open their purses to support a local
non-profit empowering it to make a difference in the community where we live, work
and play
 Silent auction items will include a variety of new purses donated by boutiques, designers
and retailers.
 The silent auction will feature new or gently loved handbags donated by
“Purse-o-nalities”-- local and state celebrities, artists, singers, television personalities,
community leaders and more
 “Purse Divas” can also donate new or lightly loved purses from their own collections
 Media coverage will included Star News, Focus on the Coast, Wilma Magazine, Greater
Wilmington Business Journal and Wrightsville Beach Magazine
About WHAT
What’s WHAT?
Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) is a private, non-profit community based organization that provides
convenient, affordable health care just for teens and young adults ages 11-24. Emphasizing a family-centered approach
WHAT also coordinates physical and behavioral health care with appropriate area providers. WHAT also provides health
education focused on preventive health behaviors.
What’s Going On?
WHAT is our community’s successful response to a crisis in adolescent access to health care. Founded in 1995, by the
collaborative efforts of more than 20 local organizations, agencies and institutions, WHAT now sees more than 12,000
patient visits per year with its renowned integrated model of health care. The main facility is located at 4005 Oleander
Drive, in addition, we extend our services by applying the nationally-recognized method of health care delivery for youth
– school-based health care – to offer comprehensive health care services onsite to students at Ashley, Laney and New
Hanover High Schools.
What We Do:
WHAT’s integrated, multi-disciplinary team of healthcare providers offers a range of primary medical care, mental
health, nutrition and prevention services – all under one roof – that is adolescent- and family-centered. Services are
designed to meet the unique needs of the adolescent and young adult population, and include:
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Wellness physicals for sports, school and employment.
Vaccinations and immunizations.
Mental health counseling.
Nutritional counseling.
Treatment for acute and chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
Laboratory tests.
Alcohol and substance abuse screening and counseling.
Screening and referral for dental and eye exams.
Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
Risk-reduction health education, outreach and prevention.
Referrals for non-medical services to ensure optimal well-being.
Insurance eligibility and enrollment for Medicaid and other public health insurance plans.
WHAT’s Mission:
To improve the health of the youth of our community by ensuring access for all to quality physical and mental health
services and by providing prevention, education and outreach services to promote optimal health.
2013 Sponsorship Pledge Form
Yes! We are proud to be a sponsor of the Power of the Purse at the following level:
Purse-o-nality
Co-Host Sponsor
Satchel Sponsor
Purse Diva Sponsor
*Commit by March 7th to be entered into the Fabulous Fashionista Raffle Prize!
NAME (Individual or Business
As you wish it to appear in
WHAT collateral)
CONTACT PERSON
CONTACT NUMBER
FAX NUMBER
MAILING ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION OF PURSE
 New
 Gently Loved
To make arrangements for purse delivery or pick-up, please call Joy Grady or
Mary Martin on the purse hotline at 910-202-4605, email purse@whatswhat.org, or visit
www.whatswhat.org. Like us on Facebook for daily updates at powerofthepursewilmington.