2019 Miami Gala Ed Ansin Deck

From left: Participant Amy Lewis and Cindy Crawford; Alfredo Vidales and participant Manuel Malacara

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE BEST BUDDIES Best Buddies International is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

MISSION Best Buddies International is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with IDD. WHO WE SERVE The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X syndrome, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other undiagnosed disabilities.

PROGRAMS Best Buddies programs sit on four key mission pillars: one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living.

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BEST BUDDIES MIAMI GALA PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5

About Best Buddies International Table of Contents 2019 Spirit of Leadership Award Recipient Edmund N. Ansin Event Description Demographics | Major Sponsors

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 9

Friendship Sponsor $100,000 Employment Sponsor $50,000 Leadership Sponsor $25,000 Table Sponsor $10,000

BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW PAGE 10 PAGE 11 PAGE 12

Best Buddies Programs Participant Testimonials The Kennedy & Shriver Commitment | Where the Money Goes

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SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP AWARD EDMUND N. ANSIN OWNER & PRESIDENT WSVN CHANNEL 7 - MIAMI, FLORIDA WHDH-TV CHANNEL 7 AND WLVI-TV 56 - BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Best Buddies International is proud to award Mr. Edmund Ansin with the “Spirit of Leadership” award. This award is Best Buddies’ highest accolade and was presented to distinguished luminaries such as Muhammad Ali, Carlos Slim and Sargent Shriver, who have all shown great leadership, generosity and spirit in supporting the organization’s mission. Over the past decade, Mr. Ansin has supported the Best Buddies mission by contributing close to $2 million in donations, providing more than $2 million in television media, inspiring employees to spend countless hours volunteering and fundraising, and hiring Best Buddies Jobs participant Gabriel Holmes at WSVN Channel 7.

Edmund N. Ansin and Anthony K. Shriver at the 2019 Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Kennedy Compound Luncheon.

Edmund Ansin was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. After relocating to Miami at a young age, he attended Miami Beach Public School through junior high school. He later studied at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and was elected President of his class and a member of the Cum Laude Society. Continuing on to Harvard University, Mr. Ansin attained a Dean’s List scholastic standing. He completed his higher education at the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania in 1957, and graduated with a B. S. in Economics. Mr. Ansin served as Executive Vice President at WSVN from 1962 to 1971. Following his father’s footsteps, the late Sidney D. Ansin, Edmund became President of Sunbeam Television Corporation (Channel 7, Miami) in December 1971. Paving the way for success, Mr. Ansin received the Peabody Award for Channel 7 in 1975, “the Pulitzer Prize of broadcast journalism.” WSVN has received a total of three Peabody Awards and over 250 significant awards of local, state and national recognition. On January 1, 1989, Channel 7 became an independent television station affiliated with the FOX network. Channel 7 is known for its 12 ½ hours of news each weekday. Through Sunbeam’s real estate subsidiaries, namely Sunbeam Properties, Inc. and Sunbeam Development Corporation, Mr. Ansin has developed business parks in South Florida and Indianapolis. Miramar Park of Commerce in Broward County, Florida encompasses over five million square feet and is the largest in the country. The Miramar Park of Commerce has been recognized for numerous industry awards. In 2018, Mr. Ansin was recognized by the City of Miramar for his numerous business contributions and philanthropic work including the building of a sports complex and art gallery.

Mr. Ansin, whose station is considered one of the most community-minded in South Florida, has served as Director of the United Way of Dade County, the Red Cross, and the Anti-Defamation League. He holds the unique honor of receiving the prestigious United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Award for philanthropy in Miami, Boston, and Fort Lauderdale where his generous half-million dollar gift allowed United Way of Broward County to completely renovate its building. Mr. Ansin is a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity for both Dade and Broward Counties and has helped build 20 homes, the most recent in the City of Miramar. Another million-dollar gift in 1999 facilitated purchase of a new headquarters by the United Way of Miami-Dade County. Both buildings were dedicated to Ed’s late parents.

On July 29, 1993, Sunbeam purchased WHDH-TV, the CBS affiliate in Boston. Since becoming the NBC affiliate in 1995, WHDH-TV became New England’s most-watched television station. A strong local news franchise was established. On December 18, 2006, Mr. Ansin purchased WLVI-TV 56, a CW affiliate, adding a duopoly to the Sunbeam Television roster. In 2017, WHDH became an I ndependent station. Together, Mr. Ansin and his brother Ron Ansin have donated $2.6 million to the Boys & Girls Club of Boston. Their donation has served hundreds of youngsters and at-risk youth through the “YouthConnect” program. The Boys & Girls Club’s renovated building in Charlestown called The Ansin Youth Center, was dedicated in honor of Ed’s late parents.

Thanks to yet another generous contribution by Mr. Ansin, students at Emerson College in Boston have a state-of-the-art broadcast studio at the newly named Ansin Building. The Ansin Building serves as a hands-on learning center for college and graduate students interested in careers in broadcasting. In 2011, the Ansin Foundation contributed to the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale with support of a Storm Center, an interactive exhibit focusing on severe weather in South Florida.

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Ed Ansin continues to remain involved in the day-to-day decision-making at all three television stations, WSVN in Miami and WHDH and WLVI in Boston. He is very grateful to both the Miami and Boston communities where he has established both his personal and professional life, helping build both communities through his generous contributions come naturally.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

From left: Jean-Francois Sberro, Anthony K. Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger pose in front of the Hublot auction display at the 2018 Miami Gala; Romero Britto and Iggy Azalea at the 2017 Miami Gala; Flo Rida and buddy, Paavlena Madhivanan, perform onstage at Mana Wynwood for the 2018 Miami Gala .

WHAT The 23rd Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala is a spectacular event. Each year more than 850 prominent local and international guests — including business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures and celebrities — gather in Miami to celebrate Best Buddies. Guests will feast on a gourmet dinner, partake in a top-notch auction and witness dazzling entertainment. Proceeds from the Gala will go towards supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are routinely misjudged and ignored.

WHEN Friday, November 22, 2019

WHERE Mana Wynwood 318 NW 23rd Street | Miami, FL 33127

For More Information Please Visit: BESTBUDDIES.ORG/MIAMIGALA 4

ATTRACTIVE DEMOGRAPHICS

From left: Linda Coll and Romero Britto at the 2016 Miami Gala; Jan Risi & Jim Field; Andy Barowsky and Melanie Damien enjoy the Miami Gala; Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Andre Perlo at the 2017 Miami Gala.

BEST BUDDIES SPECIAL EVENTS GUESTS

MIAMI GALA MAJOR SPONSORS Best Buddies would like to thank the following individuals and companies who have so generously sponsored the 2018 Miami Gala at the Leadership Sponsor level and above: Abaco Wines Ansin Foundation Braman Motors BRITTO Carnival Cruise Line Comcast Cutrale Citrus Juices USA Celebrity Cruises 5

The Ferraro Law Firm

The GEO Group Foundation, Inc. Hublot Klingman & Associates Sheba Lucas Mack Cycle & Fitness Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Park West Foundation Pepsi-Cola

Lydia & Rudy Prio-Touzet G. Marlyne Sexton Amira & Ron Simkins Sterling Foundation Management Sandy & Tony Tamer The Winter Family Tracfone Wireless, Inc.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FRIENDSHIP SPONSOR $100,000 ($88,000 TAX DEDUCTIBLE) 

Priority seating for thirty (30) guests (3 tables), including priority service

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Executive speaking role within the event program

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A full-color, two-page spread in the Gala program book and an ad on the back cover

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Name/Corporate logo incorporated into the front cover design of the program book and Miami Gala invitation

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Prominent display of Name/Corporate logo throughout event including Media Wall

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VIP level access for thirty (30) guests

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Direct link to sponsor webpage on the Miami Gala website

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Listing in annual report and on www.bestbuddies.org

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VIP bags filled with deluxe items from various sponsors

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Name/Corporate logo displayed on Media Wall

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Recognized as Friendship Sponsor in all event materials and advertisements

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Four (4) invitations to attend another Best Buddies event in 2020

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Complimentary car service for the evening of the Gala

All benefits based on availability and date of commitment.

Please note that tables are limited to 10 seats. Additional seats will be charged $2,500 per seat.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT SPONSOR $50,000 ($42,000 TAX DEDUCTIBLE) 

Preferred seating for twenty (20) guests (2 tables)

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Full-page, full-color ad in the Gala program book

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Name/Corporate logo on the Miami Gala invitations

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Prominent display of Name/Corporate logo

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VIP level access for ten (10) guests

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Direct link to sponsor webpage on the Miami Gala website

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Listing in annual report and on www.bestbuddies.org

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VIP gift bags filled with deluxe items from various sponsors

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Recognized as Employment Sponsor in all event materials and advertisements

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Recognized as “owner” of an event section such as the auction room or registration area

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Two (2) invitations to attend another Best Buddies event in 2020

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Complimentary car service for the evening of the Gala

All benefits based on availability and date of commitment.

Please note that tables are limited to 10 seats. Additional seats will be charged $2,500 per seat.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LEADERSHIP SPONSOR $25,000 ($21,000 TAX DEDUCTIBLE) 

Preferred seating for ten (10) guests (1 table)

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VIP level access for ten (10) guests

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Name/Corporate logo on the Miami Gala invitations

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Direct link to sponsor webpage on the Miami Gala website

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Full-page, full-color ad in the Gala program book

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Listing in annual report and on www.bestbuddies.org

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Recognized as Leadership Sponsor in all event materials

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VIP gift bags filled with deluxe items from various sponsors

and advertisements

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Display of Name/Corporate logo

All benefits based on availability and date of commitment.

Please note that tables are limited to 10 seats. Additional seats will be charged $2,500 per seat.

From left: Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay, George Hincapie and Anthony K. Shriver at the 2018 Miami Gala; Miami Gala host committee on stage.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TABLE SPONSOR $10,000 ($6,000 TAX DEDUCTIBLE) 

Seating for ten (10) guests (1 table)

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Half-page, full-color ad in the Gala program book

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Display of Name/Corporate logo

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VIP level access for four (4) guests

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Direct link to sponsor webpage on the Miami Gala website

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Listing in annual report and on www.bestbuddies.org

All benefits based on availability and date of commitment.

Please note that tables are limited to 10 seats. Additional seats will be charged $1,000 per seat.

9 9 From left: Buddy Ambassador Demetrius “Big Money” Dozier and Anthony K. Shriver at the 2018 Miami Gala; buddy Chris Gay, actress and model Olivia Culpo and buddy Paavlena Madhivanan strike a pose; Hip-hop artist Flo Rida and Patrick Schwarzenegger at the 2018 Miami Gala.

BEST BUDDIES PROGRAMS One-To-One Friendships Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded.

BESTBUDDIES Middle Schools, High Schools and Colleges Creates an inclusive school environment for students with IDD during times of social and emotional development.

BESTBUDDIES Citizens Helps adults with and without IDD develop meaningful friendships and become more involved in their local communities.

e-BUDDIES Offers an e-mail program, in which a participant with IDD communicates online with a friend without IDD.

Integrated Employment Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and continuously and independently support themselves.

BESTBUDDIES Jobs Matches skilled and qualified individuals with IDD with business seeking enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Through the Jobs program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process and provides ongoing support to the employee and employer.

An estimated 81% of adults (18+) with developmental disabilities do not have a paid job in the community.

The Best Buddies Jobs program has participants employed full time who each have the potential to earn a total income upwards of $1 million over 30 years and contribute $250,000 in taxes back into the economy, rather than costing the government approximately $750,000 in Federal SSI and Medicaid support during that time period.

Leadership Development Educates and empowers people with and without IDD to become leaders, public speakers and advocates.

BESTBUDDIES Ambassadors Offers people with IDD the opportunity to gain the public speaking skills, self-esteem and confidence needed to successfully advocate for themselves, their peers and Best Buddies in communities, workplaces and governments.

BESTBUDDIES Promoters Empowers youth to become advocates for people with IDD and help open new Best Buddies chapters and programs by organizing special events that promote awareness to the disability rights movement.

Inclusive Living Provides an integrated experience in which people with and without IDD are active, contributing citizens— living independently in a dynamic environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

BESTBUDDIES Living Provides individuals with and without IDD an opportunity to live together in a vibrant, educational community that supports all residents in advancing their employment, financial literacy, continued education, and life skills as they work to achieve their personal goals.

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BEST BUDDIES PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIES MAHMOUD JAMIL JOBS PROGRAM PARTICIPANT HOLLAND & KNIGHT “I became involved with Best Buddies jobs and was placed with Holland & Knight in 2017. It’s my first paying job and I love it. The best part of my job is working with the guys in office services. Not only are they my teammates, but also my friends. I want to thank everyone at Best Buddies and Holland & Knight for the opportunity to be a part of this great program.”

Copy reproduced from the 2018 Best Buddies Challenge: Miami & Best Buddies Miami Gala.

KIARA SANCHEZ JOBS PROGRAM PARTICIPANT MASTEC “If it weren’t for Best Buddies, I don’t think I would be the person I am today. Best Buddies gave me more confidence and independence and that landed me the job at MasTec.” Copy reproduced from the 2018 Best Buddies Challenge: Miami & Best Buddies Miami Gala.

JUSTIN TOLER BEST BUDDIES AMBASSADOR

“When I got involved with Best Buddies, people began to see me for who I really am. They really cared about me and what I can do, and gave me opportunities to showcase my abilities, like my ability to sing. Best Buddies feels like a second home to me.”

Justin performed an amazing rendition of David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” at the Miami Gala.

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FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Noelle Smikle | Senior Director, Stewardship Best Buddies International NoelleSmikle@bestbuddies.org | 305.374.2233, ext. 233