June 7, 2016

Dear Friend of Special Olympics Manitoba,

On behalf of Special Olympics Manitoba, I am asking you to give consideration to supporting The Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba on September 15, 2016 at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Ab McDonald 80th Celebration Event is a salute to the Canadian hockey forward and an opportunity to recognize Ab’s many contributions to sports, local charities, and our community. Highlights of Ab’s professional career include: Winning 4 Stanley Cups – Montreal (58, 59, and 60) and Chicago (61) First Captain of the Winnipeg Jets in 1972. The Cocktail reception will include a meet and greet, appetizers, food stations, and various tributes, along with silent auctions and top notch entertainment. Your generous gift or cash donation to our silent auction will support the mission of Special Olympics Manitoba – enriching the lives of Manitobans with an intellectual disability through active participation in sport.

Please accept this letter as a request for sponsorship for The Ab McDonald 80th Celebration Event in support of Special Olympics Manitoba.

Please see the attached sponsor sheet for sponsorship opportunities. Tax receipts can be given on donations over $500 that has a third party approved value. Cash, reserved bid or consignment items will also be accepted.

Please fax or email back the attached Sponsor Form. If you need any more information, please contact me directly at 204-794-7142 or Kathleen Mason at 204-925-5633.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated support!

Cindy East & Dave McDonald

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNTIES

Platinum Sponsor $5,000

In return for providing the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba a contribution of $5000 + in cash or gift-in-kind services, the committee is prepared to offer your organization the following sponsorship benefits:

 Your logo will appear on all promotional materials, signage, press releases, and announcements pertaining to this event.  Your organization will have the right to use the marks and refer to themselves as a Presenting sponsor of the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba in any or all-promotional materials they may produce for the balance of the year.  Logo identification in the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba program and table tent advertising at the reception.  10 tickets to the Reception at the Victoria Inn- Thursday, September 15, 2016.  Signage at the reception.  Logo recognition in the Winnipeg Free Press Thank you ad after the event.  2 tickets to the private reception on Wednesday Sept 14 with Dennis & Bobby Hull and our other special guests Gold Sponsor $3,500

In return for providing the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba a contribution of $3,500 in cash or gift-in-kind services, the committee is prepared to offer your organization the following sponsorship benefits:

 Your logo will appear on all promotional materials, signage, press releases, and announcements pertaining to this event.  Name identification in the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba program.  5 tickets for the Reception at the Victoria Inn- Thursday, September 15, 2016.  Company logo will appear on all promotional material and signage.  Company recognition in the Winnipeg Free Press Thank you ad after the event

Silver Sponsor $2,500

In return for providing the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba a contribution of $2,500 in cash or gift-in-kind services, the committee is prepared to offer your organization the following sponsorship benefits:

 Your logo will appear on all promotional materials, signage, press releases, and announcements pertaining to this event.  Logo identification in the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba program and table tent advertising at the reception.  4 tickets to the Reception at the Victoria Inn- Thursday, September 15, 2016  Major signage at the Reception.  Company recognition in the Winnipeg Free Press Thank you ad after the event

Bronze Sponsor $500 - $2,499

In return for providing the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba a contribution of $500 - $2,499 in cash or gift-in-kind services, the committee is prepared to offer your organization the following sponsorship benefits:

 Your logo will appear on all promotional materials, signage, press releases, and announcements pertaining to this event.  Name identification in the Ab McDonald 80th Celebration in support of Special Olympics Manitoba program.  Company recognition in the Winnipeg Free Press Thank you ad after the event.

Sponsorship Form

Business Name:

Contact Person:

Address: Postal City/Town: Code: Fax Phone Number: Number: Email Address Sponsorship Type *Platinum/ Gold/ Silver / Bronze Cheque or Credit? VISA Mastercard AMEX

Expiry Credit Number # Date:

Please forward the completed Sponsorship form to:

Special Olympics Manitoba 304-145 Pacific Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6 Attention: Kathleen Mason

*If you would prefer to not receive recognition in the paper please indicate here with a ‘X’______

* Cheques payable to Special Olympics Manitoba

Ph: 204. 925. 5633 email: [email protected]