Cameron's Shoes Soleman Triathlon Sponsorship Packet - May 17th, 2014 - Changing lives, one shoe at a time
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Changing lives, one shoe at a time
May 17th, 2014
Cameron’s Shoes Soleman Triathlon
Sponsorship Packet
www.CameronsShoes.orgDear Friends,
Thank you for considering contributing to our charity. Cameron's Shoes was founded
by my wife Patricia and myself three years ago. After working several years as part of a medical
mission in Cali, Colombia, my wife and I got the idea to bring our daughters’ used shoes to the
kids in Colombia. The shoes had little wear and may otherwise, have gone to waste. We soon
had a garage full of our neighbors’ kids' shoes. Since that time we have filled a large storage unit
with both new and used shoes. We are a local public charity, founded here in Baton Rouge. We
have made donations nationally and internationally as well as right here in our local community.
As the foundation has grown, so have our responsibilities. In the near future we will be
asked to help support the orthopedic medical mission that takes place in Colombia every year.
To help support our foundation, we have had several fundraisers over the last two years. On
May 11th of this year we will host our first annual Cameron's Shoes Soleman Triathlon here
in the Baton Rouge area.
If you are interested in learning more about Cameron’s Shoes please go to our Facebook
page or feel free to call or email any time. My contact information is below, and I would be happy
to provide any additional information you may need. Thank you again for your time and
God bless.
Thank you,
Stevie Guillory
Founder
stevie@cameronsshoes.org
www.CameronsShoes.orgWhat is Cameron’s Shoes all about?
Our Mission: Cameron’s Shoes was started to collect new and used shoes for the
poor and underprivileged children in Colombia, South America.
I got the idea one day while staring at shoes that no longer fit my daughters and would
be thrown away or given to Goodwill and sold. These shoes were in perfect condition. I thought
about the many kids I’ve seen while doing mission work in Cali, Colombia over the last eight
years. This is a medical mission that I have had the privilege to participate in with my boss and
friend, Dr. Jorge Isaza, who grew up in Cali. Working with the people of Cali has had a
profound impact in my life.
When we first started going, I was oblivious to some of the poverty that I was seeing
in the clinics. Slowly, as I have spent more time, and got to know people better, my eyes
have been opened. About half of the kids we would see would be dressed in good clothes
and shoes. Others were not and soon I realized the kids in the nice shoes were wearing
their only pair! We have to help. We can help.
We are truly blessed in our country and together we can help others that are less
fortunate. I am taking no money nor receiving any gain from this. My goal is to take as many
shoes to Cali as possible. Please help if you can.
www.CameronsShoes.orgWhy sponsor a Cameron’s Shoes event?
These are difficult times and many in our community and around the world are
suffering from crushing poverty. The Soleman Triathlon offers opportunities to impact the
lives of those who are suffering. From cash and in-kind sponsorships to underwriting
specific elements of the events, the Soleman offers a variety of levels to match your
company's marketing goals and budget.
Benefits of Sponsorship:
• Awareness among hundreds of energetic and dynamic athetes
• Exclusive participation in activities that reach a growing number of participants
• Receive community visibility leading up to the Soleman Triathlon and on event day
• Recognition with special signage at event
• Partner with an organization that directly benefits small children around the world
• The ability to have us post marking materials to our Website and Facebook page
• The ability to distribute materials at Cameron’s Shoes events
• The ability to have a resourse table available to display materials at an event
• It’s just plain cool!
How will my sponsorship funds be utilized?
All the money collected minus the expenses of the event go to the collection and distribution
of shoes to poor and underprivileged children around the world. Not one cent is spent on
exorbitant salaries and overhead.
www.CameronsShoes.orgOverview of sponsorship opportunities
Event Sponsor $5,000
Gold Sponsor: $1,000 - $5,000 or in-kind product donation
Silver Sponsor: $500 - $999 or in-kind product donation
Bronze Sponsor: $250 - $499 or in-kind product donation
Sponsor: under $250 or in-kind product donation
If you do not see what you are looking for, we are open to hearing new
sponsor benefit ideas and create a sponsor package specifically for your
business.
Other Opportunities
Corporate Matching
Some employers may choose to pay for all or a portion of their employees’ entry fees or
provide matching funds for the entry fees and/or pledge dollars they raise. This is a great
way to show your company’s commitment to making a difference.
www.CameronsShoes.orgEvent overview
The event location this year is on the property of Dr. Rick Ahmad off River
Road in Sunshine, Louisiana in an area know to local cyclists as “The Loop”.
The event location consists of a 640 meter private ski lake, which will be the
location of the open water swim. The bike leg of the race will be on river
road in “The Loop” which will be a distance of 12 miles. The 5K run will be
through the back wooded portion of the property. The run will be through
beautiful fields filled with wild flowers and thick lush forest filled with various
wildlife.
While the challenging open water swim and fast paced bike down scenic
river road received much fanfare, the run received rave reviews. Most
participants said it was their favorite run ever doing a triathlon.
Event Statistics
640 meter open water swim
19.3 Kilometer bike
5 Kilometer trail run
75 registered participants in first year. We are projected to exceed 150
in 2014
Most participants stayed after race to eat, dance, and visit sponsor booths.
www.CameronsShoes.orgSponsorship $250 $500 $1,000 $1,000 + $5,000 +
Benefits
Bronze Silver Gold Event
Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor
Logo on shirt and
website w/ link
Sponsor will be part of all
publicity prior to and during event
Sponsorship listing on on-site
signage by sponsorship level
The ability to contribute
materials to the race bag
Ability to have resource table
available to display at event
Logo on race bibs
Verbal Recognition as
“The” event sponsor
Individual on-site signage
Opportunity to address crowd
directly
Opportunity to distribute
race awards at closing
Complimentary entries to
Soleman Triathlon
www.CameronsShoes.org2014 Soleman Triathlon
SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
Name of Company, Institution, or Individual (Please print exactly as should appear in print publication.)
_________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person ____________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________ State _____________ ZIP ______________
Phone Number ______________________________ Fax Number __________________________
E-Mail ___________________________________________________________________________
Sponsorship you are interested in:
Event Sponsor - $ 5,000 +
Gold Sponsorship - $ 1000 +
Silver Sponsorship - $ 1000
Bronze Sponsorship - $ 500
Sponsor - $ 250
Method of Payment:
Full payment enclosed
Partial payment enclosed
Invoice me
Please make checks payable and send to:
Cameron’s Shoes
16851 Jefferson Hwy
Suite 3C
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE AND FULL PAYMENT DUE BY APRIL 30, 2014.
Your support is sincerely appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Cameron’s Shoes Foundation. Cameron’s Shoes
is a non-profit organization503(c) status for tax purposes and is governed by a Board of Directors. Federal tax
identification number is 45-2839744.
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