We are looking for businesses to help us raise awareness and funds for Mitochondrial Disease! 

BECOME A SPONSOR!

Dear Business Owners, 

We have the unique opportunity to give your company access to a fun, hope-filled weekend in Virginia Beach.  After years of floating together for our annual “Float for a Mito Cure” fundraising event, we have had to pivot to a new, creative event that will be socially distant and safer right now.  You are invited to be a part of “camp: HOPE FULL” from March 18-20, 2022 — an event that can increase the visibility of business, as well as help save lives around the world.

I am writing to you today on behalf of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Mitochondrial Research Clinic to ask for your partnership for the 2022  “camp: HOPE FULL” Fundraising Event.  Our camping weekend will take place at Holiday TRAV-L Campground in Virginia Beach, VA  on March 18-20, 2022.   

My daughter, Lorelei (who passed away in July 2021 at five years old) and my son, Benjamin (who is two years old) were diagnosed with FBXL4 Mitochondrial Disease.  This is an incurable, progressive, life threatening form of mito that was discovered in 2013.  There are approximately 100 documented people worldwide who have had or who are battling this disorder caused by a mutation on the FBXL4 gene. Dr. Marni Falk of CHOP discovered this disease and continues to conduct research at her lab for my childrens’ specific type of Mito.  Our goal is to raise funds for this lab to help Dr. Falk and her team continue their research to find a treatment and cure for Benji, as well as so many others affected around the world. While Lorelei and Benjamin’s form of Mito is rare, Mitochondrial Disease affects 1 in every 4,000 children.  Additionally, science is linking mitochondrial dysfunction to so many other terrible diseases.  Raising money for Mitochondrial Disease research does not only impact those directly affected, but may also aid in research to help families who are fighting diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes and even Autism. 

The Mitochondrial-Genetic Disease Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the top research centers in the nation for mitochondrial related diseases.  We firmly believe that focusing our fundraising efforts specifically for Dr. Falk’s lab at CHOP’s Mitochondrial-Genetic Clinic is not only in the best interest of our family’s future, but also for all children and adults battling Mitochondrial Disease. 

We recognize the importance of your company to our community; therefore we hope you will realize that investing in “camp: HOPE FULL” is an excellent opportunity for your business.  Your partnership will not only allow your business to gain more exposure, but you will be providing families like ours with hope for a cure and you will  impact people around the world who suffer from Mito. We invite you to join us on March 20!  “Camp: HOPE FULL”  will include a few days of camping, food, music, a corn hole tournament, a silent auction, raffle items and more!  So grab your friends and your camp gear, and join us in the fight for a cure.

Please see the attached document with sponsorship details and opportunities.  Thank you!

With hope and gratitude,

Susan Geoghegan

757.619.8561

FloatForAMitoCure@gmail.com      

 

Check out the tentative schedule and events planned for camp: HOPE FULL. 

 

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What is camp: HOPE FULL?

WHEN: March 18-20, 2022 for those who are camping all weekend.  The main event is on Saturday March 19 though for those who are not going to stay onsite.

WHERE: Holiday TRAV-L Campground in Virginia Beach, VA.

WHO: You, and you, and you and you!  Everyone! RV’ers, campers, and those who want to stay in cabins. (Again, day passes are available for those who want to come for SATURDAY ONLY if camping isn’t your jam!)

WHAT:  We have a weekend full of activities planned.  See the tentative schedule here! 

HOW: You gotta sign up!

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

  • Platinum Sponsors are businesses who want to sponsor a specific activity or meal during our weekend fundraiser.  These opportunities are limited but provide the most visibility for your company. 
  • Details of each Platinum sponsorship opportunity is listed below but also includes: Pre-event placement in event newsletter, Logo will also be placed on the ticket order form and social media  During-event your company name/ logo placement at event on banners that will remain up all weekend, items you provide included in check-in bags (this can include business cards, flyers, coupons, promo items, etc). Post-event we will have follow up social media posts with photos of your employees who volunteered/attended the event, linking to your business. Additionally, 2 extra social media or email presence posts are included for platinum sponsors. 

_____ SCAVENGER HUNT SPONSOR – $550 

  • The Scavenger Hunt will be printed and given to guests when they check into the campground in their welcome packet.  When they complete the scavenger hunt and turn it in, they will receive a prize.  (Camp Flashlights).  
  • Sponsor will have business name and logo printed on family scavenger hunt in addition to gift tag/logo attached to the flashlight. 

_____ MOVIE SPONSOR- $1000 

  • Friday Night we will be playing Trolls on the movie screen. 
  • Sponsorship includes advertising before and after movie (business can send someone to speak/share message or Susan can speak on their behalf) 
  • Sponsor can hang signage near movie screen 
  • Branded popcorn bags with business logo
  • Popcorn and soda available for guests
  • Includes THREE Day Tickets for volunteers 

_____ HOPE ROCK PAINTING SPONSOR – $750 

  • Saturday Rock Painting for all ages 
  • Sponsorship includes advertising at painting location (feel free to bring brochures, giveaways, etc)  
  • Sponsoring Business sends volunteers to man the table
  • Sponsoring helps cover costs of supplies
  • Includes TWO Day Tickets for volunteers

__SPONSORSHIP TAKEN__ TIE DYE SHIRTS SPONSOR: $750  

  • Saturday morning Tie Dye for all ages 
  • Sponsorship includes advertising at craft location (feel free to bring banners, brochures, giveaways, etc)  
  • Sponsoring Business sends volunteers to man the station
  • Sponsoring helps cover costs of supplies – branded “camp: HOPE FULL” shirts are not included but available for individuals to pre-order prior to event 
  • Includes TWO Day Tickets for volunteers 

__SPONSORSHIP TAKEN__ LUNCH SPONSOR:  $1500 

  • Saturday’s lunch will be bagged lunches, available for pick up 
  • Sponsorship includes advertising at lunch pickup location (feel free to bring banners, brochures, giveaways, etc) 
  • Lunch bags will be branded with company logo and information 
  • Includes FOUR Day Tickets for volunteers 

_____ WINE TASTING SPONSOR: $1,500 

  • HOPE FULL wine cups
  • Sponsorship includes advertising before and after tasting (business can send someone to speak/share message or Susan can speak on their behalf) 
  • Sponsor can hang signage, leave brochures, giveaway items, etc at wine tasting tables
  • Includes FOUR Day Tickets for volunteers

      _____ DINNER SPONSOR: $2500 

      • Saturday’s dinner will be _______ 
      • Sponsorship includes advertising at dinner pickup location (feel free to bring banners, brochures, giveaways, etc) 
      • Sponsor can send volunteers wearing company gear to deliver dinners to campsites with branded golf cart
      • Includes FOUR Day Tickets for volunteers

      __SPONSORSHIP TAKEN__ BONFIRE + S’MORES SPONSOR – $750 

      • Saturday Night we will host a firepit and s’mores 
      • Sponsorship includes advertising before fire pit kick off (business can send someone to speak/share message or Susan can speak on their behalf) 
      • Sponsor can hang signage in area of event 
      • Branded Bag with supplies includes 1 stick and s’more ingredients for each guest
      • Includes TWO Day Tickets

      __SPONSORSHIP TAKEN__ PANCAKE BREAKFAST SPONSOR – $550

      • Sunday’s Breakfast will be pancakes, bacon and OJ for campers 
      • Sponsorship includes advertising at breakfast pickup location (feel free to bring banners, brochures, giveaways, etc) 
      • Includes TWO Day Tickets for volunteers

      GOLD SPONSORS

      • $500 – includes 2 day tickets, Company name/ logo placement at event, logo will also be placed on the camp welcome packet, items you provide included in check-in bags (this can include business cards, flyers, coupons, promo items, etc),  logo on ticket order form, emails and social media event pages.  

      SILVER SPONSORS

      • $250 – includes 2 tickets – Company name/ logo placement on ticket order form, logo will also be placed on the camp welcome packet, emails and social media event pages.

      MITO GREEN SPONSORS

      • $100 – includes business name on ticket order form, emails and social media

      ZEBRA STRIPES SPONSORS

      • I would like to donate an item or service to the event for the silent auction and/or raffle.  Your name will be mentioned at the event.

       

       

      TO BECOME A SPONSOR OR TO MAKE A DONATION TO OUR SILENT AUCTION PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM. 

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      QUESTIONS?

      Ruth Benjaminson is our Business Liaison.  You can reach her at 757.472.3461 or you can email our team at FloatForAMitoCure@gmail.com 

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