Raising funds for breast cancer
Sponsorship Opportunities
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11th Anniversary November 7, 2009
it’s nice to meet you The Crystal Gala Foundation is made up of a dynamic group of women from all walks of life. Over the past nine years, our committee of volunteers have met around a kitchen table but always achieved boardroom results. Our team, along with our partners, have raised over $800,000 dollars for breast cancer. The group meets monthly to collaborate on ideas for fundraising, theme, dÊcor, sponsorship and entertainment. The Foundation warmly welcomes you to the 2009 Crystal Gala. Enjoy the gala with us!
Committee members from left to right: Dixie, Brittany, Aman, Gerri, Jessica, Gael, Sandy E, Tanya, Dorothy Missing: Sandy A
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our chairs The will to make a difference… Eleven years later the “will” of The Crystal Gala Committee is still going strong and our dedicated team of women continue to work hard. This year, we reaffirmed our commitment to the fight against breast cancer with another $500,000 pledge to the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Given the economic climate, we are very grateful for the amazing support that we are receiving from the business community and the many contributors that have been so loyal to The Gala over the years. It is because of your support that many families faced with breast cancer are enjoying a full and happy life. We have so much to be thankful for - our families, our friends, our health and our vitality. We see the opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of someone else’s loved one as a reward that each one of us can take pride in. To know that, collectively, we are all making a difference is a legacy that this community should be extremely proud of. Our 11th anniversary will see us party Viva La Gala style - which means LIFE! With hard work and determination, we know that this evening will once again bring us one step closer to the ultimate reward – an end to breast cancer. We thank-you for you for becoming part of our…”will to make a difference!” Your generosity will help us continue the fight against breast cancer and we will ensure that your dollars make a difference right here is your own backyard! That is our commitment to you. 2009 Co-Chairs Dorothy Dyck, Tanya Curtis, and Dixie Jacobson
Thank-you for your ongoing support.
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the legacy is local The Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is a worldclass medical facility serving residents of Abbotsford as well as other communities in the eastern Fraser Valley. In 2007, the Crystal Gala Foundation pledged a lead gift of $500,000 to A Campaign for Health Care Excellence to ensure that hospital patients receive the best possible treatment and care. With the generous support of our sponsors, donors and guests, the Foundation fulfilled its pledge and has now doubled its commitment for a total pledge of $1 Million. The funds raised support the Crystal Gala Breast Health Unit in the hospital, where digital mammography and enhanced programs and resources ultimately provide shortened exam and diagnosis time frames leading to improved patient care
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let us take care of you For the past eleven years the Crystal Gala has built a reputation of providing the most elegant and exciting gala in the city. Elaborate décor, decadent meal service and engaging entertainment are always on the evening’s agenda. What you can expect… • We greet you with a gala reception • Silent auction is open for bidding • Dinner served a la carte • Dessert • Live auction takes place under the spotlight • Entertainment and dancing • Farewell
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how you can make a difference Legacy Sponsor Opportunities If you are interested in partnering with us on our journey to raise another half a million dollars for The Crystal Gala Breast Health Unit of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, we encourage you to consider becoming a legacy sponsor or donor. Legacy sponsors consent to a three year commitment, paid annually, and sponsors will be acknowledged at every level from Bronze to Presenting sponsorship for their three year contribution. 100% of all of our cash sponsorship funding goes directly to our new hospital.
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how you can make a difference Crystal Gala Partnership Levels Presenting Sponsor: $25,000 • The sponsor will present the 2009 Crystal Gala, and will be included along with the event title at every opportunity. • Involvement in the gala reception. • Use of the Crystal Gala name and logo to promote your presenting partnership status. • Opportunity to commit to a three-year exclusive presenting sponsorship. • Company name and logo used on all printed materials – programs, auction catalogues, tickets etc. • Company name and logo to be used in advertising leading up to and post event. • Your company name will be included in a list of sponsors categorized directory style, including business name and phone numbers in the program. • A full page, full colour ad in the program. • Corporate logo or name included with the take-home gift given to each attendee. • Four complimentary tickets to the Crystal Gala evening. • Priority seating for one table at the event.
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how you can make a difference Angel Sponsorship: $5,000 • Use of the Crystal Gala name and logo to promote your angel partnership status. • Category exclusivity for the event. • Company name and logo to be used in advertising leading up to and post event. • Your company name will be included in a list of sponsors categorized directory style, including business name and phone numbers in the program. • A full page ad in the program. • Prominent display of company signage and angel sponsorship recognition at the event. • Two complimentary tickets to the Crystal Gala evening. • Priority seating for one table at the event.
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how you can make a difference Platinum Sponsorship: $2,500 • Use of the Crystal Gala name and logo to promote your partnership status. • Company name and logo to be used in advertising leading up to and post event. • Your company name will be included in a list of sponsors categorized directory style, including business name and phone numbers in the program. • Prominent display of company signage and platinum sponsorship recognition at the event. • A half-page, black and white ad in the program. • One complimentary ticket to the Crystal Gala evening. • Priority seating for one table at the event.
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how you can make a difference Gold Sponsorship: $1,500 • Use of the Crystal Gala name and logo to promote your partnership status. • Your company name will be included in a list of sponsors categorized directory style, including business name and phone numbers in the program. • Gold sponsorship recognition signage at the event.
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how you can make a difference Silver Sponsorship: $500 • Use of the Crystal Gala name and logo to promote your partnership status. • Your company name will be included in a list of sponsors categorized directory style, including business name and phone numbers in the program. • Silver sponsorship recognition signage at the event.
Please note: There are other sponsorship opportunities available upon request for specific categories such as decor, entertainment, gala reception etc. * All sponsorship levels and recognition details are subject to change by the Foundation.
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our current 2009 partners Abbotsford Printing – Angel Complete Eyecare Optometry – Silver Berryhill – Platinum KPMG – Angel Prospera Credit Union – Angel The Abbotsford News – Angel The Ramada Plaza – Angel Tip Top Carpet One – Angel Concept Plumbing and Gas – Platinum Perfect Tan – Platinum
Robertson Downe & Mullally – Platinum Simply Perfect Flowers – Silver Tim Hortons – Platinum The Wild Orange Spa – Platinum Unitex – Silver Champagne & Lace – Gold Décor West Interiors– Gold MSA Moving – Gold Findlay Financial – Silver
denotes Legacy Sponsors committed to a 3 year sponsorship
Crystal Gala 495 – PO Box 8000 33771 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 2M5 604-853-5463 12