PRESENTS
FEBRUARY 4, 2017 HOUSTON, TEXAS BIG GAME BIG GIVE Voted the #1 Superbowl party by ESPN The Magazine.
The Giving Back Fund is proud to host its 8th Annual Big Game Big Give charity event on Super Bowl Saturday night. After setting Super Bowl fundraising records in 2015 and 2016, we bring this award-winning event to Houston to set a new record in 2017. Charitable proceeds benefit The Giving Back Fund and local Houston nonprofits chosen by the event Host Committee. BIG GAME BIG GIVE
This elegant, invitation-only, $3000 per person event attracts a targeted audience of 500 guests, comprised of C-suite executives, high net worth individuals, philanthropists, celebrities, sports legends, and world leaders. The evening features A-list entertainment, live and silent auctions, delicious food by celebrity chefs, open bar, and lounges, creating a rich atmosphere for both charitable and business development opportunities with a prestigious audience. ATTENDEES WHO’S WHO
PAST ATTENDEES
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) Joe Montana (NFL Hall of Fame) Adam Sandler (Actor) Karina Smirnoff(Dancing with the Stars) Adam Goodman (Paramount Pictures) Ken Dorsey (Cleveland Browns) Alan Dershowitz (Harvard Law School) Kevin James (Actor) Alec Baldwin (Actor) Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) AnnaLynne McCord (90210) Katie Cassidy (Gossip Girls) Arian Foster (Houston Texans) Kellan Lutz (Twilight) Ashton Kutcher (Actor) La’Roi Glover (NFL Legend) Brad Penny (St. Louis Cardinals) Marcus Allen (NFL Legend) Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) Mark Sanchez (Cowboys) Chace Crawford (Gossip Girls) Marshall Faulk (NFL Legend) Chris Rock (Actor and Comedian) Mitch Richmond (NBA Legend) David Spade (Actor) Michael Bay (Director) Demi Moore (Actress) Owen Wilson (Actor) Duane Brown (Houston Texans) Quinton Aaron (The Blind Side) Fred Smith (FedEx Founder) Russell Simmons (Def Jam Records) Gavin DeGraw (Musician) Scott Fujita(NFL Legend) Hilary Swank (Actress) Steve Gleason (NFL Legend) Jesse Palmer (ESPN) Troy Aikman (NFL Legend) Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girls) Victor Cruz (New York Giants) Jim Pallotta(Celtics Owner) Warren Moon (NFL Legend) Joanna Krupa (Supermodel) CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRESS ROOM BGBG PRESS COVERAGE COVERAGE BIG GAME BIG GIVE has averaged more than 500 million media impressions worldwide the past two years. READ THE STORY
READ THE STORY “SUPER BOWL 2016 Find Out Where All the Celebrities Will Be Partying This Year” — US Weekly
READ THE STORY “Joe Montana Aims for Big Charity Haul With Exclusive Experience” — USA Today
READ THE STORY “Voted the number one super bowl pre-game party!” — AUVÊ DAILY PRESS ROOM COVERAGE
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Michael & Lisa Holthouse will host Big Game Big Give 2017 at their Houston estate. Both Michael, Founder of computer network services company, Paranet, Inc., and Lisa, Executive Publisher of Houston CityBook, have devoted their lives to philanthropic causes near to their hearts. This year they have chosen Lemonade Day, which focuses on serving the community with proactive programs designed to teach life skills, character & entrepreneurship, to receive a large portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. THIS YEAR’S HOST JOSH BROLIN
Our host for this year’s Big Game, Big Give is writer, director, and Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin. Josh has brilliantly portrayed some of the most iconic characters over the last 30 years. He is best known for his roles in The Goonies, No Country for Old Men, The Avengers, True Grit, Sicario, his Oscar-nominated performance in Milk, and his portrayal of President George W. Bush in Oliver Stone’s film “W”. Josh has chosen the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation and the International Rescue Committee to each receive a portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. CELEBRITY EMCEE DAVID SCHWIMMER
Our Emcee for the evening is director, producer, and Emmy-nominated actor David Schwimmer. He is best known for his roles in the Golden Globe winning TV show Friends, the Madagascar series of movies, and his portrayal of Robert Kardashian in the Golden Globe winning miniseries The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. David has chosen The Rape Foundation to receive a portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. THE BGBG EXPERIENCE
ULTRA VIP EXPERIENCE Every year we craft a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience for our ULTRA-VIP guests. Past experiences have included wine tasting with Mark Wahlberg and Michael Bay and a private Q&A with Super Bowl Champion Joe Montana. This year will include a priceless “Million Dollar Secrets of the Pros” coaching session with Jamie Gold.
ENTERTAINMENT/ GUESTS Voted the #1 Super Bowl party by ESPN The Magazine, Big Game Big Give has featured award-winning musical performers and hundreds of A-list celebrity guests. Previous hosts have included Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Mark Wahlberg, Michael Bay, Joe Montana, Jay Leno, Hilary Swank and Alec Baldwin.
AUCTIONS Our world-class live and silent auctions feature iconic memorabilia, art, jewelry, and priceless one-of-a-kind experiences which provide support to our designated charities. VIP CELEBRITY POKER AFTER PARTY Hosted by World Series of Poker Champion JAMIE GOLD & Olympian MICHAEL PHELPS
The most exclusive party at the Super Bowl now has the most exciting after party! Compete with celebrities galore for amazing prizes in this poker tournament of the stars! 20 top-of-the-line, custom poker tables have been designed especially for Big Game Big Give and the celebrities will autograph them throughout the night. The top 20 players will each have their autographed table and the custom chips shipped to their home as a keepsake for life!
Winners will compete for once in a lifetime priceless experiences which can be found on www.biggamebiggive.org.
This exclusive experience is limited to the first 160 players. Initial buy-in: $2,000. CELEBRITY POKER HOST MICHAEL PHELPS
Our host for this year’s Celebrity Charity Poker Event is Olympian Michael Phelps. Michael is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won 28 career medals, including 23 gold. During his competitive career, he shattered several World Records and won numerous gold medals at the World Championships. The Michael Phelps Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. CELEBRITY POKER EMCEE ROB RIGGLE
Our Emcee for the Celebrity Charity Poker Event is writer, producer, director, and Emmy-nominated actor Rob Riggle. Rob is best known for his comedic performances showcased during his stint as correspondent on the multiple Emmy Award-winning show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and as a host on Fox NFL Sunday. He has also appeared in countless movies and television shows over his illustrious career, including The Hangover, 21 Jump Street, Dumb & Dumber To, Modern Family, The League, & New Girl. Rob has chosen Children’s Mercy Kansas City Cancer Center to receive a portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. MUSICAL GUEST COMMON
Our musical guest for the evening is multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, actor, film producer, and poetCommon . In addition to his Grammys, Common won a Golden Globe Award & an Academy Award for his song “Glory” from the film Selma. He is also known for his roles in film and television, including Selma, Barbershop 3, The Wiz Live, Suicide Squad, and the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 2. Common Ground Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds from Big Game Big Give. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Customized and tax-deductible sponsorship packages are available to meet your brand and hospitality objectives. Previous Big Game Big Give sponsors include such respected brands as JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Aston Martin, USA Today, BMW, Forbes, AOL, Harrah’s, Heineken, Lamborghini, Patron and Saks Fifth Avenue. PAST SPONSORSHIP WANT TO SPONSOR OUR POKER PARTY? PLATINUM SEE POKER DECK SPONSORSHIP $300,000
40 VIP tickets and 4 tickets to the 2 Event Host Committee Super Bowl placements (cash sponsors only)
Premier logo placement Company/individual name on step-and-repeat listed on website
Customizable on-site Full electronic access brand activation to event images
Company/individual name Two-page ad in listed as a sponsor on the event program all event materials, including all marketing Opportunity for collateral, formal inclusion in guest invitations, and press gift bags
Category exclusivity WANT TO SPONSOR OUR POKER PARTY? GOLD SEE POKER DECK SPONSORSHIP $150,000
18 VIP tickets and 2 tickets to the 1 Event Host Committee Super Bowl placement (cash sponsors only)
Logo on placement Company/individual name step-and-repeat listed on website
Customizable on-site Electronic access brand activation to event images
Company/individual name Two-page ad in listed as a sponsor on the event program all event materials, including all marketing Opportunity for collateral, formal inclusion in guest invitations, and press gift bags
Category exclusivity WANT TO SPONSOR OUR POKER PARTY? SILVER SEE POKER DECK SPONSORSHIP $75,000
8 VIP tickets Company/individual name listed on website Customizable on-site brand activation Electronic access to event images Company/individual name listed as a sponsor on Full-page ad in all event materials, the event program including all marketing collateral and press Opportunity for inclusion in guest gift bags
Category exclusivity WANT TO SPONSOR OUR POKER PARTY? BRONZE SEE POKER DECK SPONSORSHIP $50,000
5 VIP tickets On-site branding opportunities Company/individual name listed as a sponsor on Electronic access all event materials, to event images including all marketing collateral and press Half-page ad in the event program Company/individual name listed on website Opportunity for inclusion in guest gift bags WANT TO DOUBLE DOWN?
PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR BOTH PARTIES $350,000 Sponsor receives Platinum benefits of both BGBG and Poker sponsorships
GOLD SPONSOR FOR BOTH PARTIES $175,000 Sponsor receives Gold benefits of both BGBG and Poker sponsorships
SILVER SPONSOR FOR BOTH PARTIES $100,000 Sponsor receives Silver benefits of both BGBG and Poker sponsorships EVENING EVENTS SCHEDULE
JAMIE GOLD VIP PRIVATE POKER COACHING 5PM-6:30PM
BIG GAME BIG GIVE MAIN EVENT 6:30PM-10PM
CELEBRITY POKER EVENT 10PM-2AM CONTACT GIVING BACK FUND
FOR MORE SPONSORSHIP AND TICKET INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
THE GIVING BACK FUND 5757 W. Century Blvd, Suite 410 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Office: 310.649.5222 | Fax: 310.649.5070
Elaine Reodica | [email protected] Clark Simon | [email protected]
www.givingback.org