Plank Chapel UMC is set to help Community Partners of Hope, and your registration in or sponsorship of the 5K run will make all the difference.
A sponsorship letter sent to WIZS News reads:
“We cordially invite you to participate as a sponsor of “A Dash of Hope.” This event will raise money to provide funding for Community Partners of Hope. This event will kick off at 9:00 a.m. on October 14, 2017. Awards will be given for top qualifiers of the 5K.
“Community Partners of Hope is working to transform the lives of homeless men by uniting community partners to offer these men hope, help, and resources that enable growth into physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually healthy contributors to their families and the community. Community Partners of Hope operates an emergency temporary shelter for men only from 1 November through 31 March every year. The shelter has been in operation since 2009.
“Community Partners of Hope operates Hope House which is a transitional housing unit which offers the next level of assistance to a select group of men who show promise of once again becoming self-sufficient contributors to our community. Once admitted to Hope House, these men will be assigned trained mentors, and will receive the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed for them to one day live in homes of their own.”
Satterwhite Point on October 14th at 9 a.m. is the site of the 5k. Registration fee is $35. $15.00 per registration goes to Community Partners of Hope. $20.00 per registration provides for the timing company, cost to run the event. Any funds
collected beyond expenses will go to Community Partners of Hope. Should you require an expense statement, it can be provided upon request.
Online registration available at https://app.racereach.com/EVENT/A-DASH-OF-HOPE-5K-RUN-WALK/REGISTER. Email plankchapelumc@gmail.com for more information. To learn more about Community Partners of Hope visit https://sites.google.com/site/cpohope1/home.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant. Any additional money from sponsorships will go to Community Partners of Hope.
There are various levels of sponsorship for “A Dash of Hope” 5K Run/Walk. Size and placement of logos on t-shirts and web site are based on sponsorship level.
Platinum Level Sponsor–$2000 (only one available)
Listed as top sponsor on social media
Prominent display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to speak at awards ceremony
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
4 complimentary race entries
Gold Level Sponsor–$1000
Listed as sponsor on social media
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Silver Level Sponsor–$500
Display of logo on all race t-shirts
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Bronze Level Sponsor–$250
Opportunity to have a table/booth (tables or canopy not provided)
Promotional materials in race packet
Friendship Level Sponsor — $100
Promotional materials in race packet
A Dash of Hope 5K Run/Walk
October 14, 2017
Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake State Park
Organization Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: _________
Contact person:_______________________________________________________________
Contact email: _________________________ Phone number: ___________________________
Web site address:______________________________________________________________
1. Sponsorship level (please circle) : Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Friend
2. We plan to send materials/giveaways for the participant bags: Yes No
If yes, what item would you like us to include: ______________
3. Sponsors can choose to have company name listed or submit a logo. Please write your
company name exactly how you’d like it to appear as sponsor on social media:
4. Artwork and logos should be submitted to plankchapelumc@gmail.com as follows:
Logos for t-shirts will be printed only in one-color and should be submitted as hi-res
(300 dpi) JPEG or EPS files. Most Photoshop and Illustrator files can also be accepted.
5. Checks can be made payable to Plank Chapel United Methodist Church and note on
memo line – “A Dash of Hope”, mail to: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, PO Box
507, Ki0rell, NC 27544. PLEASE MAIL TO BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 28, 2017.