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A Miracle Gala and Concert CelebratingProudly Presented by years october 21, 2017 ∙ Rog30ers Arena ∙ canada Imagine being told your child needs an organ transplant to live… With those few devastating words, your life and the lives of your family are changed forever...

s a parent, you may have to leave your home and your job, your world becomes a series of medical appointments A and tests, a time of huge anxiety and stress. Caring for your child should be your only priority, not worrying about losing your home or paying your bills.

Our foundation helps ease the burden for these families as their children bravely fight for their lives. We provide support for all non-medical expenses for families of children undergoing major organ transplants, so these families can focus on what really matters — looking after their child. Over the past 30 years, our foundation has provided millions of dollars in direct support to over 1,000 families. However, this is not something we can do alone. We need your support to ensure these families continue to get the critical financial help they need in their time of crisis.

Today I am asking you to join me along with a dedicated group of volunteers, entertainers, and corporate partners by becoming one of our champion sponsors at our 2017 Miracle Gala & Concert. Your sponsorship will allow us to continue to help families from coast to coast for many years to come. I promise it will be an evening filled with unforgettable moments, and a night you won't want to miss.

I hope you will take a moment to read through the enclosed sponsorship package options and decide to become a major sponsor in support of our cause. TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE...

Thank you for your support, Dav id Foster

“I believe that everyone gets three rounds in their life,” says musician, songwriter, composer, arranger, producer, and recording artist . “For me, two are completed and I’m on to Round Three. I think you have to change it up every round. My mantra is retreat and attack in another direction, which I’ve done twice. Now I'm going to do it again.” Foster’s first round was as a studio musician, arranger, and recording artist. His second round was becoming one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history — shepherding albums that have collectively sold in the hundreds of millions. This period of his four-decade career also found him creating The David Foster Foundation and volunteering his time and talent to over 400 charities, as well as becoming a household name as a performer throughout Asia where he tours annually. For his third round, Foster is gearing up to take on Broadway with several projects. These include writing the music for a new musical about the iconic, animated character Betty Boop, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. He is writing the music for a stage adaptation of the film Doc Hollywood, directed by Emmy Award-winner Josh Bergasse, as well as for a musical based on the Amy Bloom novel and Times bestseller Lucky Us, directed by Tony Award-nominee Sheryl Kaller. Foster is also developing

a scripted narrative one-man show based on the story of his career that he will Brandy, ’N Sync, , and Gloria Estefan. perform himself. And finally, he is gearing up to write an original show with He has escorted singers who have straddled both Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri that Foster describes as “a cross between pop and classical styles like and The Bodyguard and The Phantom of the Opera.” into the mainstream. He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster As one of the most illustrious composers of our time, Foster’s skill set of creating films like The Bodyguard, , and St. hits, writing indelible melodies, and building dramatic moments, has primed him Elmo’s Fire; and crafted timeless holiday classics, for this third round. “I think Broadway and I are a perfect fit," he says. “The story including perennial best-sellers like Josh Groban’s becomes the co-writer. It’s a new adventure and creative outlet for me that I’ve Noel, Michael Bublé’s Christmas, ’s always believed I could do and now it's become a reality. It’s also exciting because, , ’s Merry as a producer, I've spent 35 years in a room with no windows, churning out music. Christmas Baby, Andrea Bocelli’s , Now I plan to immerse myself in New York theater culture and learn the ropes and Mary J. Blige’s . slowly, and I'm not afraid of that.” For his remarkable work, Foster has won 16 Foster seems constitutionally incapable of resting on his laurels, and his relentless Grammy Awards, including three for Producer drive has propelled him throughout his career. Few other individuals can claim to of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of than David and racked up three Oscar nominations for “Best Foster. He has created hit songs and award-winning gold and platinum albums Original Song.” He has also earned a reputation for a diverse array of artists including , Celine Dion, Whitney as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role Houston, , , Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, in the discovery and career launches of Celine Rod Stewart, , Earth, Wind & Fire, , , Michael Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. Bolton, , , , , Chicago, Hall & Oates, a household name as a performer throughout Asia where he fills arenas on his frequent tours. In 2015, Foster became a celebrity judge on the smash hit TV show Asia’s . Billed as the biggest TV show in the world, it is broadcast throughout Asia into 20 countries. Foster also recently became the new Global Grand Brand Ambassador for AirAsia. “In Asia, audiences believe that the person who writes and produces the songs is as important as the person who sings them,” Foster says. “So when you play a song that you've written and the entire 10,000-seat arena sings every word, that's pretty thrilling.” Foster plans to expand his touring into Europe, the U.S., and Russia in the coming year. It’s not surprising that Foster became a consummate performer. Born in Victoria, , he began studying piano at age four. As the story goes, his mother was dusting the family piano, hit one of the keys, and was shocked when In 2008 and 2011, Foster stepped out as performer David correctly called out, “That’s an E!”, thus discovering he had perfect pitch. in his own right as the host of “Foster & Friends” The son of a maintenance yard superintendent and a homemaker, Foster has — two star-studded concert events in Las Vegas chronicled his life in the highly regarded, best-selling autobiography Hit Man. that celebrate the music from Foster’s unparalleled Foster has made charitable work his life’s other priority. Meeting with a young catalog. The shows were filmed for Great girl from his hometown who was awaiting a liver transplant had a profound Performance on PBS and Foster’s Hit Man and impact and led him to create The David Foster Foundation in 1986. Its mission is The Hit Man Returns became PBS’ highest-rated to provide financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life- pledge drive shows of the decade. Foster is also saving organ transplants, along with a new focus on organ donor awareness.

Four years ago, the Foundation had a mandate to raise a $30 million endowment. “We’ve moved that goalpost to $50 million and I think we’ll get there by the end of 2017,” Foster says. He has also volunteered his time and talent to over 400 charities over the past two decades, including the annual Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night, The Andre Agassi Foundation, and Carousel of Hope. Tapping into his vast network of friends and superstar artists, Foster has enabled these events to raise millions of dollars for worthy causes. “The gift of music has brought me many rewards,” he says. “What better way to honor those gifts than to pay it forward. It’s not just a responsibility, it’s a must.” Foster has also been rewarded with professional honors, including being inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2002, The Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2007, The Canadian in 2010, and the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in the U.S., also in 2010. In 2013, Foster received his star on The . It is located on Vine Street in front of the iconic Capitol Records building, adjacent to the stars of his musical heroes — John, Paul, George and Ringo — a thrill for the self-described “biggest Beatles fan on the planet.” The location is doubly meaningful as Capitol was the label that signed Foster’s band Skylark in 1971. Their hit “Wildflower” became a Top 10 hit and launched Foster on his unending road to success. Reflecting upon receiving a star on the Walk of Fame, Foster says, O“ ne hundred years from now, my great-grandchildren will go, ‘Hey, there’s my great-grandpa,’ and having a star next to The Beatles … outside the building where I first got signed… that’s perfect.” How The David Foster Foundation

The David Foster Foundation is a non-profit charitable The foundation works in collaboration with transplant teams across organization dedicated to providing financial support youfor Canada to provide can support for children up to be and including their non-medical expenses to Canadian families with children in 18th birthday year once they are listed for pediatric transplant to need of life-saving organ transplants. post-operative checkups. Over the past 30 years, the David Foster Foundation has Many families experience loss of income while trying to care for their assisted over 1,000 families with children in need of major sick child, or in some cases sick children. The financial support goes organ transplants and provided much needed dollars in direct directlynvolved to help ease the financial burden of transportation costs, family support. In 2006, the Foundation became a national accommodation, household utilities, car payments, food, mortgage, organization, expanding to help families across Canada. iand rent assistance for the family during the transplant process. Many families have to leave their hometown suddenly for treatment or for their child's transplant and are uprooted, separating them from the support of family and friends. Our foundation staff works with the transplant team to help provide assistance as the families go through the processes involved in their child's transplant and medical care. In addition to providing financial support to families, the foundation also strives to increase public awareness and education about the importance of becoming a registered organ donor in both Canada and the United States. Red Carpet Package

You will receive two VIP tickets to a private event on Friday at Parq Vancouver. You and a guest will be able to socialize with other sponsors and celebrity guests in an intimate setting.

You will receive one VIP Gala table with premium placement which will seat you and nine of your special guests at the spectacular star-studded Saturday night event at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, B.C.

You will receive four exclusive VIP access passes to the closed Gala rehearsal Saturday afternoon and the opportunity to meet and have your photograph taken with David Foster.

You will receive ten tickets to the upper bowl seats at Rogers Arena during the concert portion on Saturday evening.

You will receive one executive suite for two nights at Parq Vancouver.

You and your guests will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet prior to the show on Saturday night. Media from all over Canada and the United States will be covering the event.

You and/or your organization will be publicly recognized in front of an exclusive group of industry leaders, celebrities, and news makers.

You will be recognized as one of the Red Carpet sponsors in our promotional materials and references for the David Foster Foundation 2017 Vancouver Miracle Gala & Concert. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Half page ad in program Red Carpet Package • Newspaper and magazine advertising • Attend and be publicly acknowledged at media launch $50,000 • Logo included on all collateral material • Event website and David Foster Foundation website • Some select event and visual presentation at the October 21, 2017 event (Saturday night event)

Your company logo will be placed on the back drop of the red carpet where media from all over Canada and the United States will be photographing celebrity and high-profile attendees.

You will be given the right to use the David Foster Foundation logo in your company's branding as it relates to your company's participation of the event. All artwork where the DFF Miracle concert logo is used must be signed off by the David Foster Foundation prior to publishing.

You will receive the opportunity to purchase additional general stadium bowl concert tickets prior to general public box office sales. Miracle Maker

You will receive four VIP tickets to a private event on Friday at Parq Vancouver. You and your guests will be able to socialize with other sponsors and celebrity guests in an intimate setting.

You will receive two VIP Gala tables with premium placement which will seat you and nineteen guests at the spectacular star-studded Saturday night event at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, B.C.

You will receive ten exclusive VIP access passes to the closed Gala rehearsal Saturday afternoon and the opportunity to meet and have your photograph taken with David Foster.

You will receive twenty tickets to the upper bowl seats at Rogers Arena during the concert portion on Saturday evening.

You will receive one deluxe premier executive suite for two nights at Parq Vancouver.

You and your guests will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet prior to the show on Saturday night. Media from all over Canada and the United States will be covering the event.

You and/or your organization will be publicly recognized in front of an exclusive group of industry leaders, celebrities and news makers.

You will be recognized as one of the Miracle Maker sponsors in our promotional materials and references for the David Foster Foundation 2017 Vancouver Miracle Gala & Concert. This will include, but is not limited to:

Miracle Maker • Full page ad in program • Newspaper and magazine advertising $100,000 • Attend and be publicly acknowledged at media launch • Logo included on all collateral material • Event website and David Foster Foundation website • Some select event and visual presentation at the October 21, 2017 event (Saturday night event)

Your company logo will be placed on the back drop of the red carpet where media from all over Canada and the United States will be photographing celebrity and high-profile attendees.

You will be given the right to use the David Foster Foundation logo in your company's branding as it relates to your company's participation of the event. All artwork where the DFF Miracle concert logo is used must be signed off by the David Foster Foundation prior to publishing.

You will receive the opportunity to purchase additional general stadium bowl concert tickets prior to general public box office sales. In Partnership

You will receive one VIP table to a private event on Friday at Parq Vancouver. You and your guests will be able to socialize with other sponsors and celebrity guests in an intimate setting.

You will receive two VIP Gala tables with premium placement which will seat you and nineteen guests at the spectacular star-studded Saturday night event at Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, B.C.

You will receive two seats at the head table alongside celebrities and VIPs at the Miracle Gala & Concert on Saturday.

You will receive ten exclusive VIP access passes to the closed Gala rehearsal Saturday afternoon and the opportunity to meet and have your photograph taken with David Foster.

You will receive thirty tickets to the upper bowl seats at Rogers Arena during the concert portion on Saturday evening.

You will receive one deluxe premier executive suite for two nights at Parq Vancouver.

You and your guests will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet prior to the show on Saturday night. Media from all over Canada and the United States will be covering the event.

You and/or your organization will be publicly recognized in front of an exclusive group of industry leaders, celebrities and news makers.

You will be recognized as one of the In Partnership sponsors in our promotional materials and references for the David Foster Foundation 2017 Vancouver Miracle Gala & Concert. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Full page ad in program • Newspaper and magazine advertising In Partnership • Attend and be publicly acknowledged at media launch • Logo included on all collateral material $150,000 • Event website and David Foster Foundation website • Some select event and visual presentation at the October 21, 2017 event (Saturday night event)

Your company logo will be placed on the back drop of the red carpet where media from all over Canada and the United States will be photographing celebrity and high-profile attendees.

You will be given the right to use the David Foster Foundation logo in your company's branding as it relates to your company's participation of the event. All artwork where the DFF Miracle concert logo is used must be signed off by the David Foster Foundation prior to publishing.

You will receive the opportunity to purchase additional general stadium bowl concert tickets prior to general public box office sales.

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Past Celebrity Attendees Kirk Cameron Caroline Campbell Charice Tommy Chong Natalie Cole Jim Courier Geoff Courtnall Russ Courtnall Bruce Croxon Tony Danza Arlene Dickinson Celine Dion Earth, Wind, & Fire Nathan East Kenny “” Edmonds

Yolanda Hadid Foster Michael J. Fox Matt Goss Brandi Granville Wayne Gretzky Merv Griffin Josh Groban Bret “Hitman” Hart Goldie Hawn Robert Herjavec Dustin Hoffman Gordie Howe

Past Celebrity Attendees Jennifer Hudson Julio Iglesias William Joseph Simon Keith Sheldon Kennedy Craig Kielburger Kiesza Andy Kim Sam Kinison Brett Kissel Kofi Diana Krall Patti LaBelle Silken Laumann Jay Leno Trevor Linden George Lopez

Rob Lowe Lucia Lee Majors Barry Manilow Cheech Marin Nancy McKeon Sarah McLachlan Ed McMahon Katherine McPhee Mark Messier Alyssa Milano Joe Mimran Dudley Moore Ben Mulroney Brian Mulroney

Past Celebrity Attendees Jamia Nash Steve Nash Olivia Newton-John The Nylons Kevin O’Leary Ray Parker Jr. Christie Paul Joanne Pennock Michaela Pereira Kim Richards Kyle Richards Lisa Rinna Johnny Rivers Kamille Rudisill Boz Scaggs Seal

Sinbad Kevin Sorbo Alan Thicke Cliff Thorburn Jennifer Tilly John Travolta Jim Treliving Steven Tyler Tania Washington Nita Whitaker Ron White Brian Williams W. Brett Wilson Stevie Wonder

Past Celebrity Attendees "Your support has played a crucial role in helping us as we get back on our feet and learn to deal with this new life. You have been incredibly generous, and we are so thankful for the recognition of transplant family needs and struggles.”

Words from a letter received by a family supported by the foundation

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Photography Credit: Suzanne Teresa Photography, George Pimentel, Alyssa Arnold, Joey Sneft, Nick Lee & Adam Collier.