First Pitch Celebrity Gala November 13, 2010
“When I founded the Strike 3 Foundation in 2008, I did so with a compelling inspiration to reciprocate my good fortune. Privileged by a healthy and prosperous upbringing, yet forever touched by the childhood cancer of my sister, I now seek to raise awareness and support for this devastating disease.”
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow Event Details
November 13, 2010 Hilton Hotel, Stamford CT Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. Dinner 8:00 p.m. Event Co - Chair Craig Breslow President/Founder & Major League Pitcher Joe Lizza Chief Executive Officer Sponsor Recognition Diamond Elite Merchant Services E*Trade Aptuit Texas Liquids Awards: Isaias Valentin Courage Award Celebrate Strike 3 and enjoy an exciting night of dinner, auctions, and celebrity mingling with… Andrew Bailey, Jack Cust, Rajai Davis, Vin Mazzaro, Kevin Slowey, WWE Superstars, Joe Castiglione and many more Special Surprise Entertainment Sponsorship
Perfect Game Sponsor $56,000 •Exclusive rights to all items below. No other sponsorships sold.
Full Event Sponsor $25,000 •Exclusive naming rights: The Strike 3 Foundation First Pitch Celebrity Gala sponsored by your Company in all signage, media outlets, press releases, interviews, invitations, logos, etc •Full Page Front Inside Cover Color Advertisement in event program for your Company •Company Logo at coat check and on all bars •2 Tables for your Company guests •Award recognizing participation at event •Company logo projected on 9’ screens throughout the evening
Entertainment Sponsor $12,000 •Audible recognition of sponsorship of headline act. •The Strike 3 Foundation, Full Event Sponsor, and your Company present: ie In 2009, The Strike 3 Foundation and Texas Liquids Presented Grammy Award Winning Singer “Shaggy” •Full Page Color Advertisement in event program for your Company •1 Table for your Company guests •Recognition on invitation as sponsor of entertainment
Cocktail Hour Sponsor $10,000 •Company logo on all bars •Full Page Color Advertisement in event program for your Company •1 Table for your Company guests •Recognition on invitation of Cocktail Hour Sponsorship
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow Sponsorship
Coat Check Sponsor $7,500 •Company logo at coat check station – high volume area and visibility •Full Page Color Advertisement in event program for your Company •1 Table for your Company guests
Full Table with Current Major League Player $2,750 •10 tickets for your Company guests •1 Current MLB Player at your table •Full Page Advertisement in event program
Full Table $1,950 •10 tickets for your Company guests •Full Page Advertisement in event program for your Company
Individual Tickets $205 •A small number of individual tickets will be released for public purchase, if remaining, on October 10th. There is no guarantee any of these tickets will be available.
Custom sponsorship packages are also available. Please Inquire. As a sponsor for the First Pitch Celebrity Gala, YOU will be contributing to advancements in pediatric oncology treatment and research
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow About Us
Who We Are The Strike 3 Foundation was founded by MLB pitcher Craig Breslow as a charitable agency that heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research.
Who We Serve Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital Connecticut Children’s Medical Center www.ynhch.com www.connecticutchildrens.org
How We Work The Strike 3 Foundation provides direct funding to Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital as a founding sponsor of Connecticut’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation program. Additionally, Strike 3 provides direct funding to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center as they break ground on an innovative comprehensive pediatric oncology and hematology center. Finally, 2010 will represent the first year that Strike 3 awards satellite grants to deserving individuals and institutions
What We Have Achieved Since Our Start in 2008 •Held 5 awareness events in 5 cities spanning 3 states •Extended our reach beyond a single distributor of funds •Begun accepting grant proposals from worthwhile individuals and institutions •Increased annual donations by 32% from 2008 to 2009
•Named 2009 Rookie of the Year and 2 time All-Star Andrew BaileyStrike to our 3 Foundation Board of Directors. Craig Breslow Funding
2009 Overall Funding The Strike 3 Foundation is proud that nearly all funding directly supports those that we serve. Strike 3 values every contribution and pledges to maximize the impact of each gift •Of Strike 3’s disbursable funds, 93% were given directly to The Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital and 7% to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. • 97% of Strike 3’s income was attributed to individual persons and small business donations
2009 Expenses Strike 3 Foundation Profit & Loss - January - December 2009
Ordinary Income/Expense Income Direct Public Support Corporate Contributions $4000 Individ., Business Contributions $158,08.36 Direct Public Support - Other $728.29
Total Direct Public Support $163,811.65
Other Types of Income $1,615.00
Total Income $165.426.65 Gross Profit Expense Business Expenses Donation $102,500 Donation of Goods $374.67 Entertainment $12,846.20 Business Expenses - Other $15,970.96 Total Expenses $170,031.04 Net Ordinary Income -$4,604.39 Net Income -$4.604.39
The Strike 3 Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3). Growth
2010 Gala Funding Each year we work towards decreasing event costs to maximize all of our sponsorships and ticket sales. By diligently monitoring costs, we ensure that your donations will make a difference in the lives of the children that we look to serve.
2010 Goals •Increase gala proceeds by 35% •Decrease gala expense vs ticket revenue by 10% •Host 5 networking/awareness events •Award at least 1 grant of $5,000 to a deserving applicant
The Strike 3 Foundation has set a goal of earning over $200,000 for the fiscal year 2010. Help us reach our goal. Currently, we are approaching 40%!
2010 also saw Rookie of the Year Andrew Bailey join Strike 3.
After spending the off season in Connecticut and seeing how hard both Craig and Joe work, I decided to commit my time as well. As the Director of Development I attempt to expand the impact of Strike 3. I recognize the good fortune I have been struck by, and the importance of giving back. Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow A Message from Craig
My name is Craig Breslow, and I am a pitcher for the Oakland Athletics, a Yale graduate, and Founder and President of the Strike 3 Foundation. After establishing my career as a Major League relief pitcher, I decided to found Strike 3 in order to mobilize support, heighten awareness, and raise funding for pediatric cancer research. The impetus for this venture is my older sister Lesley, a 17 year pediatric thyroid cancer survivor. Although I have been privileged to have had a successful and healthy upbringing, I know that others are not nearly as fortunate. While I was traveling the country, and pitching against Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Ken Griffey Jr, far too many young children were stuck in hospital beds awaiting chemotherapy and other aggressive and debilitating treatments. After visiting a number of these children over the holidays last season with other members of the Foundation, I have decided to take on an even more aggressive campaign to bring the necessary funding and awareness to this devastating disease. Over the last two years, the Strike 3 Foundation has raised over $250,000 for leading pediatric cancer research centers. Included in this, is a 5 year cumulative pledge to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital as a founding sponsor of Connecticut's first pediatric bone marrow transplant center. Naturally, we are very excited about the prospects in treatment and convenience that this center entails.
The Strike 3 Foundation is unique in that all of our directors and support are strictly voluntary. We are proud of our minimal overhead and efficiency. What started as a grass roots operation nearly 3 years ago has become a nation-wide, sustainable, organization, spearheaded by Chief Operating Officer Joseph Lizza, who has demonstrated a tireless and selfless commitment.
The Strike 3 Foundation is currently looking to secure sponsors, auction items, and donations for its 3rd Annual First Pitch Celebrity Gala. The Gala is Strikes 3's signature fundraiser and in the past has attracted such celebrities as Hall of Fame baseball analyst Peter Gammons, UCONN Womens basketball coaches Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey, Red Sox All-Star Nomar Garciaparra, 2009 AL Rookie of the Year Andrew Bailey, Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey, Oakland A's Jack Cust, Vin Mazzaro, and Rajai Davis, WWE legend Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and Reggae superstar Shaggy. Specifically, I am calling upon your generosity in hopes that you may be a potential sponsor of this year’s First Pitch Celebrity Gala to be held on November 13, 2010 at the Stamford Hilton Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut. In addition to supporting a worthwhile cause, the First Pitch Gala brings important attention to your company, and cements your standing as a pillar of charity in our community.
Sincerely, Craig Breslow
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow Registration
Name:______Company:______Address:______City, State, Zip:______Phone:______Fax:______Email:______Or visit www..strike3foundation.org/events
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT We would be honored to participate in the gala event in the following manner(s): _____ Perfect Game Sponsor: $56,000 _____ Full Event Sponsor: $25,000 _____ Entertainment Sponsor: $12,500 _____ Cocktail Hour Sponsor: $10,000 _____ Coat Check Sponsor: $7500 _____ Full Table with Current MLB Player: $2750 _____ Full Table: $1950 _____ Individual Ticket: $205 _____ Contact me to discuss custom sponsorship package
DONATION COMMITMENT We would like to donate the following silent auction item to be made available at the 2010 First Pitch Gala
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow Thank You!
A special thank you to the following sponsors and donors who have already made generous contributions to the 2010 First Pitch Celebrity Gala
Diamond Elite, ICAP, ETRADE, Texas Liquids, Topps, Tootsie Roll, True Religion, Robert Graham, Kona Grill, Oakland A’s, Major League Baseball Players Trust, Aptuit, Signature Bank, Akadema Professional
The easiest way for you to contribute and make a difference in the life of a child is to make a donation. On behalf of every child with cancer, cancer survivor, and their families, we offer our deepest gratitude for your generosity.
Donate Today! www.strike3foundation.org/donate
Strike 3 Foundation Craig Breslow Contact Us
Website: http://www.strike3foundation.org (http://www.strike3foundaton.org/contact/)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 203-502-0007
Address: Strike 3 Foundation PO Box 91 Monroe, CT 06468
Board of Directors and Officers (http://www.strike3foundation.org/about) President- Craig Breslow Vice President-Abe Breslow Chief Operating Officer- Joe Lizza General Counsels- Robert Baratta & Tim Baratta Medical Advisor- Dr. Katherine Van Loon Director of Development- Andrew Bailey Director of Public Relations- Ashley Voss Webmaster- Bill Chin
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