This is the second year for the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee (SCFT) Sickle Cell Walk in Nashville. It was developed to create a greater awareness in the Nashville community of Sickle Cell Disease and to raise funds

for patient care, social services, and research. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit individuals living with Sickle Cell. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals living with this

debilitating disease.

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People withsickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin S, an abnormaltype of hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells become sickle-shaped (crescentshaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels.

Treatment of complications often includes antibiotics, pain management, intravenousfluids, blood transfusion, and surgery, all backed by psychosocial support. There iscurrently no universal cure for Sickle Cell Disease.

Partnership Packages

Partnership PackagesTitle Sponsor ($5,000):• __________ Sickle Cell 5k Run Walk• 1 sponsor with category exclusivity• 100 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed to by March 30, 2013)• Sponsorship of 100 walkers or runners• Radio spot inclusion• Logo prominently displayed on all advertisements• Website inclusion• Logo prominently displayed on all collateral• Corporate banner at event and on stage• Corporate banner at all associated events

Partnership PackagesStarting Line Sponsor ($2,500):• Sickle Cell 5k Run Walk Starting Line Presented by ______________• 1 sponsor with category exclusivity• 50 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed to by March 30, 2013)• Sponsorship of 50 walkers or runners• Radio spot mention• Logo prominently displayed on all advertisements• Website inclusion• Corporate banner at Starting Line of the Event• Mentions during other Sickle Cell Events

Partnership PackagesStage Sponsor ($1,000):• Banner Prominently placed on or near the main stage• 20 t-shirts choice of color (if partnership agreed to by March 30, 2013)• Sponsorship of 20 walkers or runners• Radio spot mention• Website inclusion• Corporate banner at event• Mentions during other Sickle Cell Events

Partnership PackagesPartners of the Foundation($500):• Banner Prominently placed near the main stage• 10 t-shirts • Sponsorship of 10 walkers or runners• Website inclusion• Corporate banner at event• Mentions during other Sickle Cell Events

Partnership PackagesCorporate Support Partner:• Encourage employees of company to support the event by forming race

teams, jeans day, auctions, and cooking contest• Promote the event via corporate media• Company will be recognized during event activities and website inclusion

Partnership PackagesIn-Kind Partnership:Any in-kind donation is also a great way to support our event! In-kind donations of various degrees are needed:• Hot dogs• Buns• Condiments• Fresh Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas)• Chips• Bottled water• Charcoal• Give-a-ways