STEVE ANTONOPULOS DANI’S FOUNDATION MMYYYY His last name is impossible to pronounce, Daniele (Dani) Stell, was an active, which is why everybody calls him “Greek”. In bright and social young woman who the locker room at Dove Valley or wherever loved fashion, dancing, school and BIG GREEK the Denver Broncos play, “Greek” rules! friends. She aspired to become a fashion designer after graduating from Steve Antonopulos, a.k.a. “the Greek” is RRROROOOAAAASSSSTTTT college. Dani was 18 years old when considered by most of his peers as the tops in she found a lump on her side. After his profession. He has worked for NFL coaches such as Red Miller, A NIGHT OF LOVE & LAUGHTER six months of medical visits, she was finally diagnosed with Ewing’s Dan Reeves, Wade Phillips and Mike Shanahan during his 33 year HONORING Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that typically affects children and young training reign with the Denver Broncos; all the while applying mile SSSTSTTTEEEEVVVVEEEE “““T“TTTHHHHEEEE GGGRGRRREEEEEEKKKK”””” adults. By the time of Dani’s diagnosis, the cancer had spread to her upon mile of tape to thousands of professional football lungs. Although she showed no other symptoms, Dani was in critical ANTONOPULOS players. Not bad for a small town kid. condition. Steve Antonopulos grew up in the eastern-plains town of Hugo, CO. Despite an aggressive battle against her cancer, Dani remained positive Following high school, Antonopulos attended the University of and determined to beat her disease. “I am living with cancer, not dying Northern Colorado where he received both bachelor’s and mater’s from it,” became Dani’s mantra during her 16 month battle with cancer. degrees.
As testament to her will to live, Dani succeeded to graduate from high Antonopulos has been with the NFL for 33 years as the head trainer school and enrolled in college classes. for the Denver Broncos. “He’s the best trainer in the business, bar Dani did not fulfill her dream to become a fashion designer. In April none…..every guy in the locker room is indebted to Greek,” 1999, Dani lost her battle with cancer. She was 19 years old. explained fullback Howard Griffith. John Elway added his tribute TRAINER EXTRAORDINAIRE to honor “the Greek” during his Hall of Fame induction speech in Dani’s Foundation was formed in memory of Dani Stell and those children August 2004. “Nor would I be standing here, literally, if it weren't and young adults who are diagnosed with rare forms of sarcomas. Dani’s TO THE DENVER BRONCOS for our trainer, Steve Antonopulos. Thanks for all the Band-Aids, Foundation is committed to continue its funding of scientific research SSSASAAATTTTUUUURRRRDDDDAAAAYYYY,,,, MMAAAARRRRCCCCHHHH 11141444 "Greek," and thanks for convincing me I wasn't hurt as much as I for Ewing's Sarcoma and other pediatric sarcomas; working to educate thought I was.” the public-at-large on the symptoms of sarcomas with the goal of seeking 6:00 P.M. --- 11101000::::000000 PPP.P...MMM.... earlier detection; and developing informational resources for the sarcoma As the Broncos trainer, “the Greek’s” tenure has spanned three IIININNNVVVVEEEESSSSCCCCOOOO FFFIFIIIEEEELLLLDDDD population. decades, six Super Bowls, five coaches and 23 starting quarter- AT MILE HIGH backs. He has seen wide-eyed rookies become household names, For more information on My Big Greek Roast and/or Dani’s watched career-ending injuries rob players in their prime. Foundation, visit the Foundation website at www.danisfoundation.org or HOHHHOSOOSTSSTETTEDEEDDD BBYBB YYY Through it all, the guy with the small-town upbringing and two contact Martha Simmons ([email protected] or 303.601.1881). FOX 31 ANCHOR Denver, CO 80202 80202 Denver, CO
Super-sized rings, not to mention a wife he met because of his job, Foundation Dani’sC/O 1600 Broadway, Suite 2400 2400 1600 Suite Broadway, RON ZAPPOLO hasn't once regretted the path he has chosen. "As long as I continue to have passion to do what I do and enjoy doing what I do MY BIG GREEK ROAST GREEK BIG MY and stay healthy, I could do this forever !”
GREETINGS BRONCO FANS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The countdown has begun for a very special event which will pay satirical tribute to Steve Antonopulos, the three- INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $200/Person PRESENTING MEDIA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES decade trainer of the Denver Broncos. • Admission to Roast event including: Advertising Trade Exclusive Sponsorship Package My Big Greek Roast is being billed • Complimentary cocktail during Cocktail Party & Silent Auction as an evening of love and laughter that • Greek Feast Dinner and Post Dinner Roast by Denver Bronco With a trade in event advertising, you and your media company will be entitled to one third of the presenting media rights to this event. In return for your trade is sure to be the highlight of the spring Alumnae Players, Coaches and members of the Colorado Media. season. The event will take place on advertising support, your corporate name/logo will appear on all promotions materials, event invitations and public relation pre/post event exposure. Saturday, March 14 at Invesco Field at APOLLO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - $5,000 Mile High. Additional Presenting Media Sponsorship benefits include: ZEUS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - $15,000 Sponsorship Packages Available: 3 Included in the evening’s festivities will Exclusive Sponsorship Package • Exclusive placement of your corporate logo on all event marketing of event • 2 Tables/16 Seats at Roast. In addition to your 16 seats, a local celebrity and (i.e. XYZ Media presents) be a cocktail reception and silent auction, With a gift of $15,000 in cash, you and your company will be entitled to the his/her guest will be joining you at your tables. a Greek Feast Dinner and post-dinner Roast featuring Denver Bronco exclusive naming and title rights to this event. Your corporation’s name will • 2 Tables/16 Seats at the March 14 Roast. In addition to your 16 seats, players, coaches and Colorado media who will each be taking their appear on all promotional materials, event invitations and public • Half Page Ad in Dinner Program best jabs at the man known affectionately to one and all as “the relation pre/post event exposure. a local celebrity and his/her guest will be joining you at your tables. Greek”. We are hoping that you will agree to become involved as • Recognition on Roast Power Point presentation Additional Title Sponsorship benefits include: • Full Page Ad in the Roast Program one of our guests and/or Corporate Partners this year at My Big • Recognition on Dani’s Foundation Website Greek Roast . • Exclusive placement of your corporate logo on all event marketing of event • Recognition in all event press releases and media advisories (i.e. XYZ Company presents) • Recognition in Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter • Recognition on Roast Power Point presentation The proceeds from My Big Greek Roast will benefit Dani’s • 4 Tables/32 Seats at the March 14 Roast. In addition to your 32 seats, a
Foundation, a Colorado non-profit organization whose mission is to Denver Bronco (alumnae or current) Player, Coach or member of the Colo- • Recognition on Dani’s Foundation Website rado Sport Media and their guest will be seated at your tables. raise much-needed funding for pediatric cancer research. CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Recognition in Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter • Full Page Ad in the Roast Program Your support of this very special event will not only pay tribute to $2,000 an amazing man, but it will give hope to those children and families • Presenting Sponsor recognition in all event press releases and media advisories distributed to major metro and Colorado media Sponsorship Packages Available: 20 who are in dire need of support NOW and in the days ahead. Your SILENT AUCTION DONORS • Recognition on pre/post Roast Power Point presentation which will run support will be the key to our ultimate success in the battle against • 1 Table/8 Seats at Roast. In addition to your 8 seats, a local celebrity and throughout the evening. In order to raise even more funding for Dani’s Foundation and pediatric cancer pediatric cancer. • Corporate recognition on the Dani’s Foundation Website (300 – 1,500 hits his/her guest will be joining you at your tables. research, we are in need of donated auction items to showcase and sell during the per week). cocktail portion of the evening. If you would like to donate a specialty item to My There are a variety of ways in which to support this very special • Table Sponsor recognition in Dinner Program event and I am hopeful that you will review this information and • Corporate recognition in the Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter (6,000 Big Greek Roast , Dani’s Foundation will showcase your donation/business via circulation) return the enclosed sponsorship card to confirm your level of • Recognition on Roast Power Point presentation the following promotional opportunities: support for the 2009 event. DIONYSUS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - $10,000 • Recognition on Dani’s Foundation Website • Inclusion in Dinner Program Auction Inventory Sponsorship Packages Available: 3 • Recognition on Dani’s Foundation Website As always, my thanks for your consideration of support. I will look • Recognition in Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter forward to personally thanking you as we celebrate with “The • 3 Tables/24 Seats at Roast. In addition to your 24 guests, a local celebrity • Recognition in Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter and his/her guest will be joining you at your tables. Greek” on March 14. Items need to auction include sport memorabilia and sport tickets; entertainment • Half Page Ad in Dinner Program Most sincerely, DINNER PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES tickets; food and beverage certificates and items; weekend get-aways and travel • Recognition in all event press releases and media advisories $250/Ad opportunities; recreation and fitness opportunities; clothing and jewelry; art and Jim Jensen • Recognition on Roast Power Point presentation collectibles; professional services; home decorator items. • 1 ½ page advertisement in the event dinner program. My Big Greek Roast Chairman • Recognition on Dani’s Foundation Website Any and all items will be gladly accepted for auction during My Big Greek Roast Denver Bronco Alumnae All art must be provided in camera ready format. on Saturday, March 14. • Recognition in Dani’s Foundation Quarterly Newsletter