THE 2020 HONOREES THE 15TH ANNUAL ABOUT THE DICK VITALE GALA Dick Vitale leads the V Foundation’s pediatric cancer research initiative. Since the first Dick Vitale Gala in 2006, this event has raised more than $29.5 million for cancer research. The V Foundation has awarded more than $50 million in pediatric research grants. ABOUT THE V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH The V Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to declaring Victory Over Cancer ®. It was founded in 1993 by ESPN Friday, May 8, 2020 and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach and commentator. Since 1993, the Dick Vitale Gala Foundation has funded more than $250 million in cancer research grants nationwide. Event proceeds benefit cancer The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Florida MARK FEW STEPHEN A. SMITH BRUCE ARIANS research funded by the V Foundation. The Foundation awards peer-reviewed grants through a competitive awards MEN'S BASKETBALL COMMENTATOR HEAD COACH HEAD COACH ESPN TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS process strictly supervised by a Scientific Advisory Committee. GONZAGA UNIVERSITY GALA EMCEE SPECIAL GUEST Don’t Ever Give Up, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) charitable supporting organization formed by and operated exclusively KEVIN MITCH ALBOM for the benefit of the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Don’t Ever Give Up raises funds and awareness NEGANDHI BEST-SELLING to end cancer by supporting cutting-edge research through the V Foundation. AUTHOR ESPN
2020 JOHN SAUNDERS V FOUNDATION COURAGE AWARD To learn more about the V Foundation for Cancer Research JIM KELLY PAT WILLIAMS PRESENTED BY NFL HALL OF AUTHOR, SPEAKER or to make a donation, visit v.org. FAMER AND FORMER ORLANDO MAGIC EXECUTIVE Net proceeds of the Dick Vitale Gala benefit pediatric cancer research. “Don’t Give Up . . . Don’t Ever Give Up!”® THE V FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH PRESENTING GALA SPONSOR $50,000 CORPORATE SPONSOR $25,000 20 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party May 8 • May 8 • 10 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR • 2 Gala tables (20 seats) • 1 Gala table (10 seats) • Preferred seating • Preferred seating TH • Inclusion in all event signage & printed materials • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment THE 15 ANNUAL • Mentions from stage & video screen acknowledgement • Tribute book: full-page ad • Tribute book: full-page ad, premium placement May 9 • 10 invitations to private reception at Dick’s home May 9 • 20 invitations to private reception at Dick’s home • Event signage at private reception at Dick’s home GALA PATRON $20,000 May 8 • 10 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party CELEBRITY MEET & GREET PRE-PARTY $35,000 • 1 Gala table (10 seats) May 8 • 10 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party • Preferred seating • Event signage at celebrity meet & greet pre-party • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment • 1 Gala table (10 seats) • Tribute book: full-page ad • Preferred seating • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment FRIEND OF V $12,500 • Tribute book: full-page ad, premium placement May 8 • 1 Gala table (10 seats) • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment May 9 • 10 invitations to private reception at Dick’s home • Tribute book: full-page ad Friday, May 8, 2020 AFTER-PARTY $35,000 DICKIE V ALL-STAR $5,000 Dick Vitale Gala May 8 • 10 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party May 8 • 2 tickets to celebrity meet & greet pre-party After -Party • Event signage at After-Party • 2 seats at Gala Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. • 1 Gala table (10 seats) • Tribute book listing • Preferred seating • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment Featuring Simply Irresistible • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota • Tribute book: full-page ad, premium placement GALA TICKETS $1,000 / $10,000 May 9 • 10 invitations to private reception at Dick’s home May 8 • 1 individual Gala ticket and seat, $1,000 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, Florida 34236 • 1 table (10 seats), $10,000 Music & Dancing! RECEPTION AT DICK’S HOME $35,000 May 8 • 10 invitations to celebrity meet & greet pre-party GALA TRIBUTE BOOK ADS After-Party featuring Simply Irresistible at 10:30 p.m. • 1 Gala table (10 seats) May 8 • Full-Page Ad $3,000 • Preferred seating • ½-Page Ad $1,500 Business or Cocktail Attire • Welcome signage & video screen acknowledgment • ¼-Page Ad $500 • Tribute book: full-page ad, premium placement May 9 • 10 invitations to private reception at Dick’s home • Event signage at private reception at Dick’s home To register or learn more about the Dick Vitale Gala, please call Mary Kenealy Events at 941.350.0580 or visit v.org.