2025 Run to Home Base Sponsor Deck by redsoxfoundation

2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Home Base

Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education and research – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location.

The program was founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston Red Sox. Since 2009, Home Base has served more than 40,000 Veterans and their Family Members and trained over 85,000 clinicians across the nation, and we remain at the forefront of discovering new treatments to ensure a brighter future for Warriors and their Families.

To learn more about Home Base, please visit www.homebase.org.

16th annual RUN TO Home Base

The Run to Home Base is Home Base's most critical, annual fundraising event taking place every year. It is a primary source of funding for the clinical care and support for our Veterans and their families. This unique fundraising 9K run or 5K run/walk through Boston, ends with the unforgettable experience of crossing "home base" at historic Fenway Park. Since 2009, the Run to Home Base has raised over $34M for Home Base.

The 2025 Run to Home Base will be in-person at Fenway, with the option to participate virtually, on Saturday, July 26, 2025.*

*Date - Pending State Approval

iN-pERSON event DETAILS

Date/Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025*

8AM Opening Ceremony | 9AM Race Start*

Course: Start and finish inside Fenway

Participants: Up to 5,000 runners and walkers from across 40+ states and an estimated 10,000 friends and family members who will cheer on participants from the stands inside Fenway. 700+ Veterans and Active Duty, Guard and Reserves Service Members.

On-Site Activations: Fan Experience Zone with World Series trophies, Red Sox Legends, Wally and Tessie, and other family-fun activities.*

*Date - Pending State Approval

*Details still being finalized and subject to change

VIRTUAL event

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025*

(same as in-person date at Fenway)

Virtual Event: Run or walk from any location - your own race, at your own pace!

Participants: In 2020, the Run to Home Base was a virtual event. Over 2,010 participated from 40 states, including 522 Veterans and Service Members and 388 Military Spouses and Family Members. With the success of 2020's virtual event, the 2021-2023 events had a virtual registration option, with 250-450 participants virtually each year, from 35+ states and 4 countries. We will once again keep a virtual registration option for 2025.

*Date - Pending State Approval

Registration: $40 registration fee includes a t-shirt, hat and bib

Fundraising: Early bird discounted rates will run from registration launch through February 14.

EARLY BIRD FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS (LAUNCH - 2/14/25)

VIRTUAL IN-PERSON AT FENWAY

(Veterans, Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, ROTC)

REGULAR FUNDRAISING MINIMUMS (2/15/25 - EVENT DATE)

VIRTUAL IN-PERSON AT FENWAY

(Veterans, Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, ROTC)

(Veterans,

MEDIA COVERAGE

Past coverage includes:

NESN: Over 600 ad units and numerous in-game interviews and post-Run news stories; NESN personality Tom Caron runs in the event and serves as emcee.

Other TV: Coverage on major networks (WHDH, WCVB, FOX25, WGBH, NECN, WGBY), Interviews with Executive Director General Hammond across all Boston news outlets, as well as OTT digital commercials served to dozens of streaming channels throughout the Northeast. WCVB News Center 5 news anchor serves as co-emcee.

Radio: Interviews with Executive Director Gen. Hammond on over 16 stations in New England, as well as a variety of :15 and :30 radio ads across a variety of stations.

Billboards: Billboard advertisements on Clear Channel and Fenway digital billboards, as well as I-90 MA Pike Billboard.

Print/Online: Articles in over 12 major regional publications, including several in The Boston Globe; articles posted on a large variety of websites. Individual runner stories placed in regional news publications

National: MLB Network; Military trade media outlets

Social Media/Email: Home Base, Mass General and Red Sox Foundation assets fully utilized; regional bloggers; 40+ web calendar listings; significant internal outreach within and to Mass General and Red Sox Nation lists; tens of thousands of emails to a variety of runner, military lists and business lists. @homebaseprogram | @redsoxfoundation | @massgeneral

Donors: 2,700+ participants communicating to 18,700+ individual donors supporting their fundraising efforts.

Other: Various out-of-home advertisements, including Boston Duck Boat ads/signs; online banner ads; thousands of flyers distributed to a variety of locations and at Home Base outreach events.

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Jean C. Tempel Home Base Board of Overseers

Bill Rose

$50,000

GRAND SLAM SPONSOR

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Full page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Dedicated sponsor mention in one email to participants

Social media shout out on Facebook event page, Home Base Instagram story and Twitter

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

Opportunity to share physical or virtual giveaways

In-Person Activation:

15 complimentary race entries**

6 signs with logo throughout race course

10 x 20 expo booth space on concourse

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending Approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

Pregame reception sponsor $35,000

OnSaturday,July26th,theBostonRedSoxandHomeBasewillhosta pregameceremonyatFenwayParktorecognizeandhonoraspecificgroup withinthemilitarycommunity.

VIPs,ActiveDuty,Guard,ReserveandVeteransareinvitedtoaspecial receptioninthe521OverlookeventspaceinsideofFenwayPark.Ticketsto theRedSoxgame,at-shirt,challengecoin,andcomplimentaryfoodand beverageisincludedforeveryhonoreeandoneguest.Inaddition,honorees andtheirguestwillbeinvitedontothefieldduringthepregameceremony.

PregameReceptionSponsorAssets:

Invitationforten(10)gueststothePregameReception,includingten(10) 521Overlookdecktickets

Companylogooneventwebsiteandeventflyer

Companylogofeaturedonsignage

Logofeaturedont-shirtsforhonorees

SponsormentioninPressRelease,distributedbyRedSoxFoundationand HomeBase

RuntoHomeBaseSponsorAssets:

Ten(10)complimentaryRuntoHomeBaseentries**

Logoonruntohomebase.orglandingpageandfooteroralleventemails

Fullpageadintheparticipants’digitalprogrambook

Logofeaturedon3,000participantt-shirts

LogocirculatedonJumbotronthroughoutevent

*Pendingapproval

**UnusedbibscanbedonatedtoVeterans&Families

HOME RUN SPONSOR

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Full page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Social media shout out on Facebook event page,

Home Base Instagram story and Twitter

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

Opportunity to share physical or virtual giveaways

In-Person Activation:

8 complimentary race entries**

4 signs with logo throughout race course

10 x 10 expo booth space on concourse

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending Approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

PRE-RACE PARTY $20,000

*Exclusive: Only 1 available

Friday evening before race day, at Hotel

Commonwealth - 2nd floor Terrace facing Fenway

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Full page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Social media shout out on Facebook event page,

Home Base Instagram story and Twitter

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

One complimentary hotel room Friday, night of party and before early morning race

Exclusive company signage displayed at party with VIPs, sponsors, top fundraisers and room block

Sponsor logo included on party invitations

Opportunity to provide company-branded tablecloths

Opportunity to include giveaway items to attendees

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Full page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

Company name/logo on all communications and invitations for the VIP Breakfast

In-Person Activation:

Company signage displayed at VIP Breakfast with Red Sox and Home Base leadership, military VIPs, ceremony speakers and government officials

5 complimentary race entries**

4 signs with logo throughout race course

10 x 10 expo booth space on concourse

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

FAMILY FUN ZONE SPONSOR $10,000

*Exclusive: Only 1 available

Family Fun Zone area to consist of kids' activities, such as batting cages and virtual reality Homerun Challenge.

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Half page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

Exclusive signage in Family Fun Zone area

Ability to set up a 10x10 tent with table drapes (provided by sponsor) in the Family Fun Zone area

Ability to provide giveaways, have games (ex: spin to win wheel) and/or kid-friendly activities (ex: making cheer signs, writing messages to Veterans, etc.)

Volunteer opportunity, employee engagement

4 complimentary race entries**

2 signs with logo throughout race course

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

*Exclusive: Only 1 available

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Half page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

Exclusive company signage in Legends Area with Red Sox Alumni players and World Series Trophies

Opportunity to have company logo on autograph cards, signed by players (company approval through Red Sox Sponsorship Team required)

Volunteer opportunity, employee engagement

4 complimentary race entries**

2 signs with logo throughout race course

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

GOLD GLOVE SPONSOR $10,000

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Half page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo featured on 3,000 Run to Home Base t-shirts

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

5 complimentary race entries**

3 signs with logo throughout race course

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

$5,000

MILE MARKER SPONSOR

*Exclusive: Only 5 available

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Half page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo/Company description on RTHB website

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

Company name/logo on signage at one (1) of the mile markers on the race course

Employee cheering section at mile marker (optional) 2 complimentary race entries**

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

$5,000

Media Exposure:

Logo on runtohomebase.org home page

Half page ad in the Run digital program book

Logo/Company description on RTHB website

Logo in footer of all RTHB participant emails

In-Person Activation:

2 complimentary race entries**

2 signs with logo throughout race course

Logo circulated on Jumbotron throughout event

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

EXPO BOOTH SPONSOR $3,000

Media Exposure:

Company mention in digital program book

In-Person Activation:

10 x 10 expo booth space on concourse

Opportunity to provide company-branded tablecloth

1 complimentary race entry*

1 sign with logo throughout race course

*Pending approval

**Unused bibs can be donated to Veterans & Families

CORPORATE TEAMS

Creating a Team for the Run to Home Base is a great opportunity to build team spirit, camaraderie and corporate wellness, all while supporting an amazing cause. The Run to Home Base has both an in-person event option plus a virtual event option, so employees from all across the globe can participate!

Select a "Team Captain" to create a Team page. We can help create a flyer with instructions for employees to register and join your company's Team. You can create fundraising incentives throughout your office(s) and reward employees for stepping up to the plate.

Companies are able to subsidize a portion or the full cost of employees' registration fees and fundraising minimums. See next slide.

Corporate Teams will be listed on the Run website and in the digital program book.

CORPORATE BIBS

Companies are able to subsidize a portion or the full cost of employees' registration fees ($40) and fundraising minimums.

Cost for employee bibs before 2/20 (Early Bird discounted rate):

$2,500 = 4 comp bibs

$5,000 = 8 comp bibs

$10,000 = 16 comp bibs

$15,000 = 24 comp bibs

Cost per bib after 2/20:

$2,500 = 4 comp bibs

$5,000 = 7 comp bibs

$10,000 = 13 comp bibs

$15,000 = 19 comp bibs

Media exposure and in-person activation assets are NOT included with underwriting the cost for employees. In order to receive assets, you must pick from a sponsorship package.

sponsor military participants

You have the opportunity to cover the registration fee and fundraising minimum for our military heroesVeterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Service Members, Families of the Fallen and spouses of deployed Service Members.

These packages will allow Home Base to offer comp bibs on a first come-first serve basis for those who may struggle to meet the fundraising requirement:

$5,000 covers the cost of 12 military participants

$10,000 covers the cost of 25 military participants

Media exposure and in-person activation assets are not included with underwriting the cost for military participants. In order to receive assets, you must pick from a sponsorship package. You may choose to donate your complimentary bibs from a sponsorship package to military participants.

Donor will be recognized as a military/military family sponsor in the Run to Home Base program book.