TUCSONa fundraiser to bene� t Beads of Courage®

Who should come? Dance Marathon is an ALL AGES event!Everyone who registers for the full event will receive: a t’shirt, event swag bag, custom water bottle, lunch, pizza party, enjoy guest performances, and you will be entered into chance to win prizes just for attending!We welcome children under 12 years, but we ask that a guardian stay on the premises. Teens 17 and under must have parent permission.

Ways To Participate? Register online at beadsofcourage.org1. Register as an individual with a commitment to raise at least $60 (receive full swag!)2. Drop-In for an hour with a commitment to raise at least $5/hour you dance. 3. Create a Relay team with a commitment to raise $300. At least 5 team members

must be on the floor each hour of the 10 hour event.

new this year (1) all participants will be dancing for a member of BOC, a child or teen who is coping with a serious illness (2) you will Carry A BeadSM during the entire 10 hours to give hope and honor the courage of a BOC member

event iNCLUDES- Dance Marathon T-shirt - Swag Bag with Free Stuff - Pizza Party - Raffle Prizes - Best Costume PrizesPlus! BIG PRIZES for the most money raised!

What to bring- Lots of Friends - Comfortable clothes - Comfortable shoes to dance in (no heels allowed on gym floor) - Creative accessories for each “Theme Hour” to be eligible for prizes for best costume - Positive Attitude!

for more info call Erika Colombi, Event Coordinator, 520-401-6999www.BeadsOfCourage.org

Amazing Prizes iPad for the top fundraiser!Other iGifts for 2nd & 3rd place fundraisers!Special recognition for the Team that raises the most funds!

One male & one female winner for eachcostume category. 1980s/Disco - CountryWestern - Hip Hop - Beach Party

Be part of the 4th annual 10-Hour Dance Marathon Tucson which will raise funds to support Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing for children coping with cancer and other serious illness.

Saturday, April 5, 201410am to 8pm

4th Annual

© 2014 Beads of Courage | The mission of Beads of Courage, Inc. (a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization) is to provide innovative, arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with cancer and other serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them.

FLASH MOB3:15PMMAC Gym

University of Arizona Rec Center

YES! We want to make help healing happen for children coping with cancer and other serious illness through arts-in-medicine programs provided by Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing.SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:The donation is tax-deductible within I.R.S. Guidelines and the BOC Tax ID number is 20-2721500.Please choose from the following Sponsorship opportunities to support Beads of Courage:

Presenting Sponsor Benefits: All presenting sponsors logos will be featured on the Beads of Courage website, event program and T’shirt. Logo must be received by 3.01.14.

____ Heart of Platinum Sponsors $1,500 ____ Heart of Gold Sponsors $1,000 ____ Heart of Silver Sponsors $500

Supporting Sponsor benefits: All supporting sponsors will be featured in the event program given to all participants, and gratitude posters decorating the event location. Special sponsor recognition will be announced at the beginning of designated sponsored hour.

____ We would like to sponsor the following hour/s (circle) $250eachhour

Table Sponsor benefits: $100 per table sponsored. You will be recognized on each Table, and feel good

knowing your donation helps keep our dancers fueled for 10 hours!

Give a Donation: We cannot be an official sponsor at this time, but please accept our contribution of $ ___________

PAYMENT INFORMATION: ____ Check enclosed (made payable to Beads of Courage)

____ Please charge our credit card $ ____________ using the following information:

____ Please invoice us $ _____________ using the following information:

COMPANY NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________________

CITY __________________________________________________________STATE _____________ ZIP _______________________

ATTENTION _____________________________________ EMAIL: ____________________________________________________

CREDIT CARD # ____________________________________________________

BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ___________

Please send completed forms to: Beads of Courage, Inc, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite J Tucson, AZ 85716 Attention: Erika Colombi • ecolombi@beadsofcourage.org • Phone: 520-401-6999 • Fax: 520-344-7824 • www.BeadsOfCourage.org

Sponsor Commitment Form

Hour 1: Hope Hour 2: Joy Hour 3: Inspire Hour 4: Kindness Hour 5: Life Hour 6: Spirit Hour 7: Love Hour 8: Peace Hour 9: Courage Hour 10: Laughter

EXP DATE: __________

3 OR 4 DIGIT SECURITY CODE: ________

Beads of Courage (a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization) will be hosting the 4th Annual Dance Marathon to raise funds to support Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing. Through innovative, arts-in-medicine programs provided by Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing, children coping with cancer and other serious illness have HOPE, experience JOY, and find COURAGE. Funds raised from the Dance Marathon will also help with the development and implementation of a new, innovative movement program for children coping with serious illness.

In order for your son or daughter to participate in the10-Hour Dance Marathon we need your permission. The key elements of the Dance-Marathon are bulleted below.

WHERE AND WHEN:Saturday, April 5, 2014 — 10am to 8pmOn-site check-in begins at 9:00 amMAC Gym, The University of Arizona Rec Center

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:“Dancers” of all ages*Participants must raise a minimum of $60 in donations to participate.

*Children 12 and under need parent or guardian present at event

*17 and under require parent’s permission

OTHER DETAILS:• Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $60 or more to participate.

• Participants may choose to register online and make their $60 donation directly, or use the pledge forms provided to solicit support from friends and family.

• All donations are 100% tax-deductible (tax id# 20-2721500), and Beads of Courage will send a receipt of donation for tax-related purposes.

• Every participant will receive an event T-shirt, and event bag that includes raffle tickets, coupons and cool free stuff donated by our event sponsors.

• There will be 10-minute rest breaks between each hour, and live performances from professional and semi-professional Tucson dance companies

• Lunch/dinner is provided. If your son/daughter has food allergies, please have them bring their own food.

• The Dance Marathon will conclude with a Pizza Party and Awards presentation that begins at 6:30 pm. Awards will be given for best costumes (per themed hour).

• The Dance Marathon will be chaperoned by adults on a 1:15 adult to child ratio, and the premises will be secured for your child’s safety. Parents may leave registered children at the event and are encouraged to return to attend the Awards Ceremony that begins at 6:30pm.

The attached Registration Form must be returned with your child’s collected donations on or before April 5, 2014. Please make all checks payable to Beads of Courage, Inc.

Beads of Courage, Inc, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite J Tucson, AZ 85716 Should you have any questions or desire further information, please feel free to email or call our event coordinator, Erika Colombi • ecolombi@beadsofcourage.org • Phone: 520-401-6999 • Fax: 520-344-7824 • www.BeadsOfCourage.org

Dear Parent or guardian

Please support me at the Dance Marathon which will help to provide the Beads of Courage Program and other arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with cancer and other serious illness. My goal is to raise _______________ , with a minimum requirement to raise $60 to secure my spot at the Dance Marathon on April 5, 2014 from 10am to 8pm in Bear Down Gym at the University of Arizona.

Please be sure to include everyone’s name and address. Beads of Courage will mail all friends a receipt of donation for tax-related purposes. Beads of Courage, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. (tax id #20-2721500)

Pledge $5 $10 $15 $20

Other Friend’s Name and Addressfull name, street, city, state, zip123456789101112131415

Pledge Form

PARTICIPANT NAME/TEAM NAME (IF APPLICABLE) PHONE CORPORATE MATCH PARTNER

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

Saturday, April 5, 2014 — 10am to 8pmMAC Gym, University of Arizona Rec Center

To benefit Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing

Thank you for your support!If you have additional sponsors, please attach an additional form. All participants must return a signed pledge sheet and total funds collected by April 5, 2014 to Beads of Courage to be registered to participate in the Dance Marathon. Please make checks payable to “Beads of Courage” and turn all cash into a money order.

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT TOTAL COLLECTED

TotalDonation

Participant’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________________

Birth Date: ____ / ____ / _________ Age: ______ Male: ______ Female: ______

Name of School: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Youth Shirt Size: (circle one) S M L XL XXL Adult Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL

Mother/Guardian’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: ______________________

Father/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Work Phone: ______________________

In case of emergency, and a parent/guardian cannot be contacted, the event organizer is authorized to contact others as indicated below in the order listed.

Name (friend/relative): ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________

Name (friend/relative): ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________________

Will you be bringing any medications to the event? _________ If Yes, medicine must be given to an adult chaperone at the event with instructions.

Participant Code of Conduct 1. Refrain from the use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. 2. Refrain from any form of hazing of fellow participants. 3. Refrain from the use of foul language. 4. Maintain high standards of conduct as a student and as a citizen.

WaiverIn consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I hereby, for myself and my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive any and all rights, claims for damages I may have against Beads of Courage, Inc., the event organizers, all event sponsors, and all individuals associated with the event. None of the above are responsible for the loss of personal items, or any form of aggravation in connection with event. I understand that I must be in good physical health to participate and do not hold event organizers liable for any problems associated with my physical condition. In filling out this form, I acknowledge I have read and fully understand my own liability and do accept the restrictions.

We agree that the participant code of conduct and terms of participation in the Dance Marathon are important to the safety and well being of all participants. We agree to abide by these rules and the terms of participation and to conduct ourselves accordingly.

Signed: __________________________________________ Signed: __________________________________________ STUDENT/PARTICIPANT NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (17 OR UNDER)

Date: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

Registration Form

You can fundraise! This may the first time you’ve taken part in a fundraising event. Regardless of whether you’re a fundraising rookie or a seasoned pro, any commitment can seem daunting at first. But fear not, fundraising IS easy and you CAN do it! We provide the tools and all you have to do is give them a test drive. That’s all we ask! With our resources and support we are confident you will reach the goal you commit to, and even blow right past it!

You use Facebook to stay in touch with friends and family, to share photos, and to connect with people from your past. Why not use it to fundraise? You never know who might have a connection to the Beads of Courage mission, so Facebook is a great platform to reach your entire social network in one quick swoop. Here are our Top 5 Favorite.

FUNDRAISING ON FACEBOOK TIPS:1. Utilize your Status: Your Facebook status is what everyone sees on their newsfeeds, so make them count. Two to three times a week, post about your fundraising or achievements thus far, making sure to always include a link back to your personal webpage.

2. Send a Thank You: Your Facebook status can also be a great place to publicly thank individual donors. In addition to sending a personal thank you card to your sister for donating, why not thank her in your next status update - just another way to get the word out to all of your friends about what you are doing.

3. Update your profile picture: Use the Beads of Courage logo

4. Create a Facebook "Note": Include information on why you are participating in the Dance Marathon and how friends and family can donate. Tag up to 50 friends and get the message out to your Facebook friends!

5. Send Direct Messages: Drop notes to old time friends, new friends, current friends, old significant others....the more the merrier!

6. "Like" Beads of Courage on Facebook (www.facebook.com/beadsofcourage): We post lots of updates about upcoming events and fundraising tips. It's a great way to engage with the Dance Marathon community while staying tuned into what we are up to.

FUNDRAISING ON OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS:1. LinkedIn: Message clients and colleagues you are linked with and see if they can donated $13 or $26 (dollar or two per hour) for your cause. This will most likely hit an entire different audience than your facebook friends!

2. Twitter: Tweet, Tweet, Tweet....Retweet our posts. Tweet about patient stories, tweet your donation page and ask for help. Update your followers on how close you are to your goal!

3. Blogging: If you are a blogger with followers, than great! If not, don't worry....neither am I. Use your network here, again update them with where you are at. People like to help their friends and co-workers hit goals!

Fundraising Tips

Plan Goal Result

Email 25 Contacts in personal e-mail address book $1000 $700

Email 10 co-workers $250 $575

Letter to 10 family members who don’t use email $300 $500

Ask boss for a company contribution of $200 $200 $250

Host Happy Hour and get local pub to give 5% of revenue $250 $350

TOTAL $2000 $2375!!!

TUCSONa fundraiser to bene� t Beads of Courage®

Amazing Prizes iPad for the top fundraiser!Other iGifts for 2nd & 3rd place fundraisers!

Special recognition for the Team that raises the most funds!

event iNCLUDESDance Marathon T-shirt - Swag Bag with Free Stuff Pizza Party - Raffle Prizes - Best Costume Prizes - Plus! BIG PRIZES for the most money raised!for more info call Erika Colombi, Event Coordinator, 520-401-6999www.BeadsOfCourage.org

Be part of the 4th annual 10-Hour Dance Marathon Tucson which will raise funds to support Beads of Courage and the Center for Arts in Nursing for children coping with cancer and other serious illness.

MAC Gym University of Arizona Rec CenterSaturday, April 5, 201410am to 8pm

© 2014 Beads of Courage | The mission of Beads of Courage, Inc. (a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization) is to provide innovative, arts-in-medicine programs for children coping with cancer and other serious illness, their families and the health care providers who care for them.

FLASH MOB3:15PM

4th Annual

One male & one female winner for each costume category.

1980s/Disco Country Western

Hip HopBeach Party

registration $60

Students $5