RACE FOR THE RESCUES A Fundraiser and Adoption Day for the Homeless and Abandoned Animals of Los Angeles. Hosted by Emmy Award and Golden Globe winning actress Jane Lynch the star of Glee More VIPS to be announced! www.therescuetrain.org
A letter from the director Dear Potential Sponsor, Pet overpopulation is a national crisis that affects all of us. According to the Humane Society of the United States approximately 3.7 million animals were euthanized in 2010. This is a heartbreaking statistic that causes animal suffering, public safety issues and tax payer dollars spent on housing animals only to euthanize them because of overcrowding at city and county shelters. At The Rescue Train (a non-profit, 501(c)3 dog and cat rescue) we know there are solutions to this epidemic and it s part of our mission to bring communities and local rescue groups together to spread awareness and save as many innocent lives as possible. We hope you will choose to sponsor our sixth annual Race For The Rescues on Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 at the renowned Rose Bowl in Pasadena. In our first five years, Race For The Rescues has raised over $400,000 - every dollar going to help Southern California s homeless dogs and cats. In 2010 alone over 2,000 animal lovers of all ages came out to run, walk, adopt, and shop to save animal lives. Race For The Rescues is a feel good, life saving day for all who attend! Each sponsor who makes a tax deductible contribution to this fundraising event is assured maximum exposure to the animal loving community. The racers, rescue groups, city shelters, potential adopters, and shoppers in attendance are well aware of your generous support through a broad range of media coverage including print, TV, cable, radio, web, and local news. I look forward to speaking to you personally about how your financial support contributes to saving the lives of thousands of homeless animals and making our city, the City of Angels, a better place! Sincerely, Lisa Young Executive Director
The Rescue Train Where once forgotten animals become cherished family members... The Rescue Train has a vision: to bring the community, rescue groups, city shelters and local businesses together, to work as a team to end the homeless pet population in Southern California. A team brought together by compassion to make our city, The City of Angels, a better place. Come join our team to make the Race for The Rescues a huge success! About Us: We are a unique, 501(c) 3, nonprofit, no kill dog and cat rescue dedicated to eliminating animal suffering through hands on rescue work, education & awareness. Our goal is to greatly reduce the number of abandoned and unwanted animals that face euthanasia in city and county shelters by creating unique programs and solutions. Rescue Train programs focus on adoption, spay & neuter/assistance to low income pet owners, our Trained For Life dog obedience program and helping to create much needed funding for other rescues in our community. Like most rescue organizations we are run solely on donations. The majority of our funds are allocated for vet bills, boarding fees and training for the animals in our care. Muffin Please visit our website at www.therescuetrain.org Muffin was found tied to a fence with this note! In this economy with so many people losing their homes, these animals need your help more than ever. Before After Before After
The Rescue Train s www.racefortherescues.org RACE FOR THE RESCUES A fundraiser and adoption day for the homeless And abandoned animals of Los Angeles Sunday, October 23 rd, 2011-8:30am-12:30pm Pick Your Pace & Race For The Rescues! Run, Walk or Shop to Adopt & Help Save The Lives of Forgotten Animals! The Rescue Train will be hosting its sixth annual 5K walk/run, 10K & Kid s fun run at the renowned Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This day of fun with Hollywood flair will raise funds for the following participating non-profit, 501(c)3 groups. These groups care for over 2,500 abandoned animals and are solely run on tax-deductible donations: The Rescue Train A Dog s Life Rescue Best Friends Animal Society Four Legged Friends Foundation Molly s Mutts & Meows Stray Cat Alliance The Ozzy Foundation Pets for Vets After The Finish Line* (*saving retired race horses) Festivities Include: Pet adoption day and Rocking Adoption Fashion show! Celebrity host and special guests Amazing Silent Auction Dancing with the Dogs Demonstration Awards for top racers Kids Face Painting & Hip Hop Dance Class Pet psychic, food giveaways, unique pet products and more! The Laker Girls will cheer the competitors to victory. Go Rescue Train! Celebrity Host Danielle Fishel Everyone s going to the dogs Carrie Ann Inaba Marley from Marley & Me Celebrity Host Jane Lynch & Olivia Sponsors, sponsors, sponsors! The race is on!
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2011 Race For The Rescues Sponsorship Benefits Why Sponsor? Celebrity endorsements. Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Jane Lynch, Sean Hayes, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron, Kenny Loggins, Vanna White, Carrie Ann Inaba, Margaret Cho, and the LA Laker Cheerleaders have all participated to make this a life-saving day. Join an exemplary group of sponsors. Past sponsors include: Electrolux, Petco, Ovaltine, Marley & Me and 20th Century Fox, Natural Balance, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, Warner Bros., Eye Care For Animals, Whole Foods, Jax and Bones, Healthy Spot, City of Angels, and Animal Specialty Group. Just to name a few. Media exposure: Television and radio coverage was present as Race For The Rescues was featured on Entertainment Tonight, Good Day LA, KCBS, KCAL, KTLA, KNX, KRTH, KOST Fox News, AOL Wallet Pop, Animal Radio Network, and even the Home Shopping Network. Demographics: This event is highly advertiser friendly attracting a broad range of ages including adults 18-49 with a concentraton of women 25-54. It is also very popular among families with children of all ages. Advertising Power in Social Networking! The 10 participating animal welfare organizations will be networking the race on both Facebook and Twitter. Combined they have over 150,000 fans and that number is growing every day. Have your company shine in the eyes of the Animal Loving community Good Karma! Sponsors help cover the event s costs, allowing all the funds raised to go directly to the needy animals! We hope you choose to join and become a part of an amazing group of sponsors! CHOO CHOO
Levels of Sponsorship $20,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR Package This is the highest level of sponsorship designed to give maximum exposure to your company. The Rescue Train will provide the Presenting Sponsor with the minimum following services: 1. The greatest amount of advertising for the event: a) Custom Finish Line banner with your company logo/name. b) An exclusive location for the company logo/name prominently displayed on the check-in registration tent at the entrance to the Rose Bowl. c) Top advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. d) Top advertising space with your company s logo/name prominently displayed on all printed materials. e) Your logo/name printed on race giveaways and T-shirts f) Mention of your company on radio interviews, e-mail campaigns, press releases and advertising. g) Your logo/name on the step and repeat where press interviews will take place. 2. You will have a 10 x 10 booth in prime location at the event for your company. 3. Verbal recognition by celebrity host (TBA) at the awards ceremony. 4. Free registration for 10 participants and free registration for a youth team to participate in the race under your company name (Up to 30 youth participants).
Levels of Sponsorship continued $10,000 Platinum Sponsorship Package This is the premium level of sponsorship and designed to give high level exposure to your company. The Rescue Train will provide the Platinum Sponsor with the minimum following services: 1. Premium advertising and recognition for the event: a) Prime location for the company logo/name prominently displayed on the check-in registration tent at the entrance to the Rose Bowl. b) Prime advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. c) Prime advertising space with your company s logo/name prominently displayed on all printed materials. d) Your logo/name printed on race giveaways and T-shirts e) Mention of your company on radio interviews, e-mail campaigns, press releases and advertising. f) Your logo/name on the step and repeat where press interviews will take place. 2. You will have a 10 x 10 booth in prime location at the event for your company. 3. Free registration for a team of 10 participants. $5,000 Gold Sponsorship Package This level of sponsorship is designed to give the sponsor high level exposure to all participants. The Rescue Train will provide the Gold Sponsor with the minimum following services: 1. Premium advertising exposure for their contribution: a) Displayed signage on the check-in Registration tent at the entrance of the Rose Bowl. b) Prime advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. c) Prime advertising with your company s logo or name displayed on all printed materials. d) Mention of your company on all radio interviews, e-mail campaigns and advertising. e) Your logo/name on the step and repeat where press interviews will take place. 2. A 10 x10 booth in great location at the event. 3. Free race registration for 6 people. $2,500 Silver Sponsorship Package This level of sponsorship is designed to give strong recognition and advertising exposure to the animal loving community. The Rescue Train will provide the Silver Sponsor with the minimum following services: 1. Strong advertising for the event: a) Signage at the event. b) Advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. c) Your company s logo or name prominently displayed on all printed materials. d) Your logo/name on the step and repeat where press interviews will take place. 2. A 10 x10 booth at the event. 3. Free race registration for 4 people.
Levels of Sponsorship continued $1,000 Bronze Sponsorship Package This level of sponsorship is designed to promote your business to the animal loving community. The Rescue Train will provide the Bronze Sponsor with the minimum following services: 1. Advertising your business: a) Advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. b) Your company s logo/name displayed on all printed materials including flyers and brochures. c) Signage at the event. 2. A 10 x 10 booth at the event. 3. Free race registration for 2 people. Marketing Sponsor ~ Start a team of 15 racers or more Low on funds? Start a team to promote your business! Animal loving companies that would like to sponsor but might be low on funds can get sponsor benefits by forming a team of 15 racers or more with the goal to collectively raise the minimum goal of $1000 in pledges will receive: 1. A Free Booth at the event. This includes: a) A 10 x 10 canopy, six foot table & two chairs. b) Tent permit and Pasadena license to do business for the day. 2. Your company logo on the event web site. 3. The opportunity to promote your business to the community. 4. The good karma knowing they helped to save the lives of shelter animals. 5. Team that does the highest fundraising with pledges wins fun prizes for the group (TBA). Need more info? Please contact Lisa at (323)899-5640 or e-mail: info@therescuetrain.org
Vendor Options: a) $200 Vendor: Bring your own 10 x 10 booth, table and chairs and supply your ownpasadena business license. Please note due to permit restrictions your tent must not exceed the 10 x10 footage and the license must be issued from the City of Pasadena.Their office number is (626) 744-4659. Booth set up is 10-22-2011 5-7pm or 10-23-2011 from 6-6:30 am. b) $400 Vendor: The Rescue Train will supply your 10 x 10 booth, six foot table, two chairs and Pasadena business license. Your set up is the day of the event no later than 6-6:45am. Important note: Because of the street closures no late set ups will be allowed by the City Of Pasadena. Race registration opens at 7am. Donated product We are looking for donated product for our racers. i.e. bottled water, juice boxes, power bars, fruit, volunteer breakfast, coffee, gift cards for race prizes etc. In exchange you will receive Advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. Companies that donate product valued at $1000 or over will also receive: 1. Your company s logo/name displayed on all printed materials including flyers and brochures. 2. Signage at the event. 3. A 10 x 10 booth at the event. 4. Free race registration for 2 people. Silent Auction Items: We need donated items for our amazing silent auction! In past years, we ve received gift baskets, spa & beauty treatments, gift certificates to restaurants, unique trips and hotel stays, celebrity meet and greets, walk on parts to TV shows, pet products & services, jewelry, Flat Screen TV s, Ipods, Ipads, cameras, electronics, chef for a day services, exercises classes and private sessions, sporting, live TV & concert tickets, and hundreds of other items. The silent auction has raised thousands of dollars that have gone directly to rehabilitating our animals and making them adoption ready. It s one of the most crowded tents at our event! In exchange you will receive: 1. Advertising space on Race For The Rescues website home page. 2. The opportunity to promote your business in the silent auction area.
Yes, I would like to participate in Race For The Rescues! To fill out this page, please print out page 11 of your PDF document All donations are tax deductible! Tax ID #20-1897642 Level of Sponsorship: (please check one) Presenting Sponsor $20,000 Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Gold Sponsor $5,000 Silver Sponsor $2,500 Bronze Sponsor $1,000 Marketing Sponsor (Have a team of 15 or more) Vendor Options: a) $200 Vendor: Bring and set up your own 10 x 10 booth, table and chairs and supply your own Pasadena business license. b) $400 Vendor: The Rescue Train will supply your 10 x 10 booth and set it up for you, six foot table, two chairs and Pasadena business license. Donated Product Product Description: Value: Silent Auction Item: Item Description: Value & Minimum Bid: Contact Person: Company Name: Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: Your Sponsorship will be confirmed as soon as we receive your tax deductible donation. Deadline is October 14th, 2011. Please print form and fax to: 818.301.3180 or mail to The Rescue Train 11271 Ventura Blvd, #405 Studio City, CA 91604 Company logos should be e-mailed to info@therescuetrain.org in a jpg or Illustrator file. For questions please contact Lisa Young @ (323) 899-5640