WHY WE WALK & RUN ABOUT SPONSORSHIP Thanks for considering becoming a

ABOUT SPONSORSHIP
WHY WE WALK & RUN
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National
Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote
acceptance and inclusion of people with Down
syndrome. During the past 19 years, it has become
the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome
and a major platform for inclusion in communities
across the country.
Whether you have Down
syndrome, know someone who does or just want to
show your support, come and join the Buddy Walk.
Remember: Anybody can be a Buddy!
Registration includes: Fun walk for
adults and children of all ages and
abilities. Free t-shirt, entertainment,
face painting, inflatables, educational
information, talent show, games, train
rides, music and more!
Thanks for considering becoming a
sponsor! Here are the details:
To have your name or company
logo featured on the back page of
the brochure, where everyone
will see it:
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FREE FOOD AND DRINKS!
Events will take place rain or shine.
For more information:
Contact PDSSN at 336-480-8871
or BW.5K.pdssn@gmail.com
PDSSN (Piedmont Down Syndrome Support
Network) is a nonprofit organization that
enriches the lives of individuals with Down
syndrome and provides information and support
to families and professionals. Funds raised from
the Buddy Walk & 5K Race allow the PDSSN
to provide resource notebooks to families of
new babies
with
Down
syndrome,
social
gatherings,
family
support,
educational
workshops,
community
information,
national
conference scholarships for individuals who
have Down syndrome and their families, and
more.
To learn more about us, visit
www.PDSSN.org.
Sponsor the walk at the $750+
level.
For more information,
visit
http://pdssn.org/buddywalk/sponsorship-opportunities/
• Submit your donation and your
company logo by Aug. 14, 2014.
•
Submit your logo as vector
(line) art, if possible (all
fonts converted
to curves),
black and white (not grayscale),
PDF or JPG format, “clean” and
with camera-ready artwork that
is not bitmapped.
SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2014
5K Timed Race: 8:45am
Buddy Walk Festivities: 9am-12:30pm
West Forsyth High School
1735 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
Register Online at PDSSN.org
Piedmont Down Syndrome
Support Network
TEAM FOCUS
T-SHIRT ORDERS
Register Online at www.pdssn.org
Order Online at www.pdssn.org
How To Form a Team:
It's simple! Three or more people can join the
fun and support the Buddy Walk and/or 5K
by forming a team.
Organize your friends,
family, co-workers and neighbors.
Choose a
team name and team captain, and click on the
Register Now button at www.pdssn.org to register
your team name. You can build your own
fundraising web page at this website and email the
link to friends and family.
Then, they can
register to walk with or donate to your team.
If you are unable to order online, please complete
the T-shirt order form for registered walkers
and/or runners and send it with your registration
by Sept 8 2014. Buddy Walk & 5K T-shirts
are guaranteed to people who preregister by
Sept. 8th.
REGISTRATION
______________________________________________
Name (First, Midlle Initial, Last)
______________________________________________
Team Name
______________________________________________
Mailing Address
______________________________________________
City/State
Zip Code
______________________________________________
Phone Number
Email
______________________________________________
Runners: Gender (M, F)
DOB (M,D,Y)
Age on Race Day
5K TIMED RACE & BUDDY WALK FEES
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Raise $500 in a Week
Day Outreach
Amount
1
Sponsor yourself for $25
$25
2
Ask 3 family members for $25
$75
3
Ask 5 friends to donate $15
$75
4
Ask 5 co-workers to sponsor
$50
you for $10
5
Email 15 people and ask for a
$150
$10 donation
6
Ask your company for a $75
$75
contribution (ask if they have
a matching gifts program!)
7
Ask 2 businesses you frequent
$50
for $25
____
Total:
$500
5 Team Prizes Awarded at the Event
(Maximum of RQH award per team).
Results tabulated on Oct 2nd:
• Most money raised (returning DQG new teams)
• Most registered members (returning DQG new)
• Most spirit demonstrated at the walk
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Register Online at www.pdssn.org
If you are unable to register online:
• Complete entry form. Be sure to sign waiver.
• Make check payable to PDSSN.
(Note “Buddy Walk" and/or "5K" in Pemo Vection)
• Mail before Sept 25, 2014, to:
PDSSN Buddy Walk & 5K Run, 4715 Yadkinville
Road, #144, Pfafftown, NC 27040.
Donations Dre Tax Deductible
Tax ID #20-3131948
$25: 5K & BW; all ages (until 9/8/14)
$30: 5K & BW; all ages (after 9/8/14)
$15: BW only; adult 18+ years (until 9/8/14)
$20: BW only; adult 18+ years (after 9/8/14)
$8: BW only; child 2-17 years (until 9/8/14)
$10: BW only; child 2-17 years (after 9/8/14)
)UHHIRULndividualV with Down syndrome
I am unable to participate but have enclosed
a donation of $_______________
I have enclosed $10 to join/renew my
household’s PDSSN membership for 1 year.
My company has a matching gift program.
Enclosed:$_____ #Walkers:___ Runner: Max 1/Form
SIGN WAIVER:
In consideration of me and/or my minor
child being permitted to participate in the Buddy Walk and/or 5K, I
hereby, for myself, my heirs, and personal representatives assume
any and all risks which might be associated with the event. I
further waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the
Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN), TCTC, or the
National Down Syndrome Society, their officers, employees,
sponsors, organizers, volunteers, or other representatives or
successors and assigns, for any and all injuries or damages of any
kind whatsoever suffered by myself and/or minor child as a result
of taking part in the events and any related activities. I also
authorize 3'661 DQG 1'66 WR use any photos, film, or
videotape of my minor child or me for any purpose.
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Signature
Date