2025 Sponsor Wrap-Up & 2026 Opportunity
A year in review — and why 2026 is your moment.
DALLAS ZOO · OCTOBER 17, 2026 · 5–7 PM formerly
The Need Is Real.
7 in 10 adults with vision loss do not have full-time employment
1 in 3 Americans will have an eye disease that threatens vision by age 65
150,000 people in North Texas are blind or visually impaired — and that number is rapidly increasing.
662,000
Envision Dallas provides employment, rehabilitation, education, outreach, and research so people can live independently.
school-aged children in America are living with vision loss
86% of high school grads with vision loss don't enroll in a 4-year college
90+ Years Training North Texas's BVI Workforce
90+
Years of Service
Trusted Dallas institution since 1931
150K+
BVI Adults in N. Texas
Only a fraction currently receive services
What We Do
Vocational & Manufacturing Training
Hands-on job skills for BVI adults in assembly, production, and workplace readiness
Assistive Technology Lab
State-of-the-art training in screen readers, magnification, and digital tools
74%
Employment Rate Of vocational graduates placed in paying jobs
Employment Placement Services
Connecting trained graduates with employers across the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Financial Independence Education
Money management and financial literacy tailored for the BVI community
RECAP
Saturday, October 18, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dallas Zoo
the Numbers
$64,619 RAISED 426 ATTENDEES 483 DONORS 61 WHITE CANES DONATED
Comerica sponsored the 2025 Walk — and the community showed up.
Relive the 2025 Walk Experience
On October 18, 2025, over 400 people came out to the Dallas Zoo to support independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. While there, they enjoyed animal encounters, feeding a giraffe, arts and crafts, and lots more.
LET’S GET SOCIAL
426 Walkers
Celebrated Independence at the Dallas Zoo
October 18, 2025
484,851
You Were Visible Where It Mattered Most
FUNDRAISING SITE
Logo on the event website and all digital collateral.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
Sponsor Activation — exclusive branded experience for attendees.
TELEVISION
Media recognition in TV ad spots and Good Morning Texas.
EVENT SIGNAGE
Prominent logo placement on banners and signage throughout the venue.
STAGE PRESENCE
Company representative opportunity at the main event stage.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Visibility in Facebook posts and promoted Facebook Event.
2025 Event PSA on WFAA
Your Brand On Air, Live.
Nate Bennett, Chief Inclusion Officer at 5th Third Bank (formerly Comerica), appeared live on WFAA's Good Morning Texas alongside two fellow sponsors — representing your organization's commitment to independence and inclusion in front of the entire DFW market.
LIVE
TV
FEATURE WFAA GOOD MORNING TEXAS
Nate Bennett (5th Third Bank) with fellow sponsors on WFAA Good Morning Texas
Ready to Go Bigger in 2026?
Step up to Presenting Sponsor and own the night.
Impact Opportunity
Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to accessibility, independence, and creating employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
What you get as Presenting Sponsor:
Exclusive event naming rights: White Cane Day Walk Presented by Fifth Third Bank
Executive interviewed on a Dedicated Good Morning Texas Live Spot on WFAA
Executive interviewed on a Good Morning Texas Live Spot on WFAA with a panel of corporate sponsors
Dedicated social media spotlight featuring a Fifth Third executive, with a customized video and post shared across Envision social channels Third executive
Logo featured on WFAA :15 and :30 second PSAs
Logo on White Cane Day Walk T-shirts & all collateral
Logo featured prominently on event website
VIP Hospitality area with branded presence
Speaking opportunity day of event
Day-of signage
Category Exclusivity
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$20,000
Find Your Level of Impact
$20,000 WHITE CANE SPONSOR
$15,000
• Executive interviewed on a Good Morning Texas live Spot on WFAA with a panel of corporate sponsors
• Logo featured on WFAA :15 and :30 second PSAs
• Logo on white cane keychain tags giveaways
• Featured sponsor spotlight on social media
• Logo on all collateral
• Speaking opportunity da yof event
• Day-of signage
• Logo on White Cane vouchers for $100+ fundraisers
• Category exclusivity
TOP FUNDRAISER SPONSOR
$10,000
• Executive interviewed on a Good Morning Texas live Spot on WFAA with a panel of corporate sponsors
• Logo featured on WFAA :15 and :30 second PSAs
• Logo on top fundraiser signage & lanyard
• Logo on champion signage ($1,000+)
• Featured sponsor spotlight on social media
• Logo on all collateral
• Speaking opportunity da of event
• Day-of signage
• Category exclusivity
