saturday, september 14, 2019
sponsorship opportunities
affiliated with GATEPATH
40+ years of FUNdraising! Since 1978, the Abilities United Aquathon has: • Raised more than $2 million for services for people with developmental disabilities • Hosted more than 15,000 swimmers, volunteers, and supporters
aquathon’s i people with your sponsorship makes an impact on individual lives!
• Annually celebrated a day of fun and inclusion
Your sponsorship and involvement in the Aquathon impacts the lives of children and adults with disabilities, like the Aquathon 2016 honorary swimmer, Maritza, who swims each year at the Aquathon.
abilities united aquathon
Maritza states enthusiastically, “I’m learning new things, improving myself, and becoming more independent. In the future, when I get married, I will use the skills I am learning now. I also want to find a job, hopefully as a receptionist.
• Supported more than 70,000 participants
saturday, september 14, 2019 9 am - 1 pm Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA 550 Bell Street East Palo Alto • A fun-filled day of camaraderie and excitement to benefit thousands of people living with disabilities in the Bay Area • Corporations, individuals, and families form teams to swim a 30-minute relay • All proceeds benefit hundreds of children, adults and their families who receive our customized life-long services and family-oriented support and care • This fundraiser is held at the modern and accessible East Palo Alto YMCA pool
“An exhilarating day and such a fun way for our family to support this incredible organization, Abilities United.” Jerry P., Aquathon attendee
Register today to swim at the Aquathon! www.AbilitiesUnited.org/aquathon
The Aquathon is part of my life to raise money to help the students of Abilities United and make the programs better for all the students. My mother and I both swim in the Aquathon. It’s good exercise for both of us and it is very special for me. I’m always ready for the Aquathon. I love swimming because it makes my legs stronger and helps me be more independent. The water makes me feel good because I can move more freely in the water. I’m a strong lady.” With a great attitude like that, there is no stopping Maritza from reaching her goals to be independent and help other people.
Maritza (in green swim suit), 2016 Honorary Swimmer, with her Abilities United swim team
impact on h disabilities $2 million raised for services and people with disabilities! All Aquathon proceeds support the Abilities United programs that provide services to thousands of children and adults each year. The funds raised through the Aquathon have helped Abilites United expand or enhance these lifelong services to meet the changing needs of people with disabilities. Sponsors have included: • Communications & Power Industries (CPI) • De Mattei Construction • EDesignC • Intuit • Lockheed Martin • Northrup Grumman • NVIDIA • Oracle • Scios, Inc • SRI International • Webcor Builders
become a sponsor! gold medal $10,000+ help adults secure a job in the community
• Promoted as a top presenting sponsor, giving your name and/or logo highest visibility at the event • Highest recognition in all promotional materials, event signage, and agency mailings which reach over 6,000 homes and businesses • Highest recognition and link on event website with 40,000 page hits and social media sites • Highest visibility on 400 reusable bags distributed to participants and the community • Announced at event • On-site opportunity for marketing booth or table silver medal $5,000 help children receive educational, early intervention, and therapy services
• Promoted as a presenting sponsor, giving your name and/or logo visibility at the event • Company logo and name prominently displayed on promotional materials, including website, social media, event signage • Logo or name on 400 reusable bags given to participants and the community • Announced at event bronze medal $2,500 help adults learn daily living skills and increase their independence
To become a sponsor, or for more information on how to swim or participate in the Abilities United Aquathon, contact: aquathon@AbilitiesUnited.org or 650-259-0160
• Promoted as a sponsor, giving your name and/or logo visibility at the event • Name listing as a sponsor on promotional materials, website and social media • Logo or name on 400 reusable bags given to participants and the community • Announced at event lane sponsor $1,000 help artists with developmental disabilities exhibit their work
• Company logo and name prominently displayed on a lane sign viewed by more than 400 people • Name listing on website and social media
swim your heart out to benefit people with development disabilities and their families!
on a mission Abilities United advances advocacy, inclusion, and independence for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
to fulfill a vision Abilities United sees a world where people of all abilities learn, live, work, and play together. We strive every day to bring the highest-quality services to the children, adults and families who work with us. Our work involves championing for their rights — but that doesn’t mean making decisions for them; it means making decisions with them. Abilities United provides a lifetime of services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
BETTER TOGETHER! In July 2019, Abilities United became affiliated with Gatepath, ensuring individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties continue to receive important services and achieve their full potential. For more information, please visit Gatepath.org/MergerFAQ.
Visit us online at www.AbilitiesUnited.org
affiliated with GATEPATH
525 E. Charleston Road Palo Alto, CA 94306 phone: 650-494-0550 fax: 650-855-9710