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KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES August 19-22, 2020 | Sun Valley, Idaho A Leukemia & Cancer Research Benefit ©Jordyn Dooley Dear Friend of KTM, We are pleased to invite you to the 44th Annual Killebrew-Thompson Memorial, August 19-22, 2020 at beautiful Sun Valley Resort. Thanks to the generosity of our 2019 supporters, $800,000 was donated to our beneficiaries to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient care. The resulting innovations in cancer treatments and therapies are improving outcomes for an untold number of cancer patients and their families. Hannah Stauts We hope you will join us, as a sponsor or participant, for a fun-filled weekend Executive Director enjoying all that Idaho has to offer. With your support, we will be one step closer to a cancer-free tomorrow. Board of Directors Marc Butler, Chairman Evan Robertson, Secretary Georgie Fenton Mark Johnson Doug Oppenheimer CEO, JR Butler, Inc. Robertson & Slette, PLLC (Former) President, KTM News Anchor, KTVB/NBC President, Oppenheimer Denver, CO Twin Falls, ID Sun Valley, ID Boise, ID Companies Boise, ID Joe Puishys, Vice Chairman Terrance Dolan Russell Huffer Ross Matthews CEO, Apogee Enterprises Vice Chairman, US Bank CEO (Retired), Apogee Enterprises President, Sinclair Oil Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Eden Prairie, MN Salt Lake City, UT Paul Hartzell, Treasurer John Elmore John D. Jackson Marvin May Founder/Partner, Verichain Partners Vice Chairman (Retired), US Bank CEO, Jackson Food Stores Owner, May Trucking Company Hailey, ID Minneapolis, MN Boise, ID Salem, OR ABOUT US History The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is dedicated to raising funds for Danny Thompson played shortstop for the Minnesota leukemia and cancer research through an annual charity event held in Twins for only one season before being diagnosed with Sun Valley, Idaho. Every August, since 1977, hundreds of like-minded leukemia at the age of 26. Refusing to let his illness get individuals from across the country have gathered with one goal in him down, he went on to play two more seasons while mind: to find a cure for cancer. undergoing treatment. He lost his battle with leukemia in 1976. To honor Danny’s memory and support the fight against Danny Thompson Since 1977, we have funded leukemia, Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and 1947 – 1976 Congressman Ralph Harding established the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament Leukemia $18.4 million Research Benefit. The inaugural event was held in 1977 in Sun Valley, Idaho. The guest list included President in cancer research & care Gerald Ford, Speaker of the House Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio. The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is now one of the leading cancer Harmon Killebrew lost his own battle with esophageal research fundraisers of its kind. What began as a golf tournament among cancer in 2011. The tournament was renamed the friends and associates has evolved beyond the golf course into a four-day Killebrew-Thompson Memorial in his honor. affair showcasing the best of Sun Valley. The event lineup includes an Idaho Welcome BBQ, Live and Silent Auction Gala, Concert for a Cure, and Befitting Killebrew’s vision and Thompson’s fighting much more. spirit, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial continues to support the battle against leukemia and other cancers. Discover why this event has become an enduring tradition for so many. Join us, and together, we can take a swing at cancer. Harmon Killebrew 1936 – 2011 OUR CAUSE Paislee Magee Proceeds from the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial help to advance cancer research and care at two leading research institutions: St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (formerly Mountain States Cancer Institute) in Boise and the 2019 Survivor Spotlight Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Paislee Magee was on a camping trip with her parents Due to the continued commitment of our supporters, KTM has donated more than $18.4 million to these when she came down with a cold and mysterious bruises institutions, which has gone directly to cancer research. Our beneficiaries leverage these funds three- to that just wouldn’t go away. Her mother researched her fivefold through matching grants, increasing the impact of our donation to the million-dollar level annually. symptoms and soon discovered that her 3-year-old might be fighting something much graver than a cold. Leukemia. When the Magee’s brought their daughter to the hospital, their worst fears were confirmed. Paislee had leukemia. She immediately started chemotherapy at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Boise. And it wasn’t long before she lost her hair. When she told her mother she didn’t feel pretty anymore because she had no hair, her St. Luke’s Cancer Institute brings cutting-edge The Masonic Cancer Center focuses on the research parents shaved their heads in solidarity. clinical trials to Idaho and the Northwest. These and development of new cancer therapies that hold trials contribute to global cancer research, the promise of faster diagnoses, targeted treatments, In 2019, Paislee rang the bell at St. Luke’s to signify benefiting patients worldwide. and improved outcomes. the end of her cancer treatment. Her mother says she gained inspiration from Paislee during the entire process. This year, we celebrate not only how far we have come in the treatment of diseases like childhood leukemia, but also the fortifying example of Paislee and the Magee’s, who demonstrate how a family can make To learn more about the work of our beneficiaries, visit it through anything—even cancer. www.killebrewthompsonmemorial.com/our-cause TOURNAMENT FORMAT GOLF COURSES Format for Play The format is four-person, two best-ball over two-days. • Men: Max handicap of 24 | Women: Max handicap of 36. • Player whose score is counting for the team must putt out. • Scores and handicaps subject to review after each round by Handicap Chairman Jeff Petersen, PGA. Mulligans Players may purchase up to two mulligans per day. These can be used for any stroke on a hole, with the exception of contest holes (Closest to Pin and Longest Drive). Handicap Index Elkhorn Golf Course Trail Creek Golf Course The handicap index of GHIN will be based on Sun Valley’s course rating. First opened in 1974, the Elkhorn Golf Course represents Golf Digest ranked Sun Valley Resort as one of the top 75 Last year’s posted scores may be used for handicap adjustments, which the last collaboration between legendary father-son design resort courses in North America. Trail Creek is Sun Valley’s can be conducted at any time. Adjusted handicaps may be used for team Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior. Trent Jones, Sr. signature course and promises a challenging round of golf individual low net and team scores. designed the rather hilly front nine. His son designed the for every level of player. back nine, which follows a creek and presents water hazards on all but one hole. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the traditional alpine course Awards in 1980 with a full complement of stream carries and ominous The tournament concludes with a ceremony that presents awards to: The undulating greens, 7,214 yards long from the tips, boast bunkers well positioned to catch the errant shot. Play crosses • Three lowest scoring teams. over 100 sand traps and bunkers and feature scenic vistas the beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front nine alone! • Low Net and Low Gross scores (men and women). extending from the Elkhorn hillsides to Sun Valley’s White Coupled with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains • Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin (each day and course for men Clouds golf course. The course underwent renovations in and ever-present clear blue skies, a round of golf on the Trail and women). 2004 and was acquired by Sun Valley Company in 2011. Creek Course is a prized addition to any golf resume. 2019 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Super Sponsors Major Sponsors Diamond Sponsor Premier Sponsor HELPING YOU SEE THE LIGHT Silver Sponsors Host Sponsor Russ Huffer Family Steve Hanks Family John & Rosy Elmore The Puishys Family McCOY FREIGHTLINER Patron Sponsor SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES A LA CARTE SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorship packages offer premium brand exposure coupled with the benefit of invitations to all the A la carte sponsorships offer opportunities to highlight your brand at key touchpoints during the weekend events and activities for tournament participants and their social guests. two-day golf tournament. Diamond Sponsor: $70,000 Premier Sponsor: $28,000 Hole Sponsor: $1,000* • 16 golf tournament participants • 6 golf tournament participants • Showcase your company at the first stroke of each hole with • 16 invitations to social guest activities • 6 invitations to social guest activities your brand displayed on a customized hole sign. • 32 invitations to social functions • 12 invitations to social functions • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website Golf Cart Sponsor: $3,000 • Display your company logo on the windshields of every golf Platinum Sponsor: $55,000 Super Sponsor: $20,000 cart during the two-day tournament. • 12 golf tournament participants • 4 golf tournament participants • 12 invitations to social guest activities • 4 invitations to social guest activities • 24 invitations to social functions • 8 invitations to social functions Beverage Cart Sponsor: $5,000 • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website • Quench golfers thirst during the tournament with a beverage cart each course that features your brand. Gold Sponsor: $50,000 Major Sponsor - $10,000 • 1 sponsorship available. • 10 golf tournament participants • 2 golf tournament participants • 10 invitations to social guest activities • 2 invitations to social guest activities Driving Range Sponsor: $6,000* • 20 invitations to social functions • 4 invitations to social functions • Position your brand front and center with signage displayed • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website • Full-page ad in the Tournament Program & logo on website on the driving range where players warm up.