FRIDAY MAY 29 6-9PMALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS, FORT MYERS

ART SHOW & SILENT AUCTION EVENT

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

1ST ANNUAL

Believe in Our Build

Event!

Gigi’s Playhouse of SWFL

Help Build Our Organization!

Be a sponsor!

ART SHOW & SILENT AUCTION

FUNDRAISERMay 29, 2015

6:00PM – 9:00PM

10091 McGregor BlvdFort Myers, FL 33919

BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis is our 1st Annual Believe in Our Build, silent auction fundraiser!

All proceeds will go toward Gigi’s Playhouse of Fort Myers, a new, non-profit organization dedicated to educating the community on Down syndrome, inspiring those with Down syndrome to reach for their dreams, and believing that anything is possible. When we are able to start picking a location it will serve Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION WE SUPPORTGiGi’s Playhouse is all about achievement, belief, and confidence. Serving children and adults of all ages, Playhouses across the country offer 30 educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families. All programs aim to maximize self-confidence and empower individuals to achieve their greatest potential. Our literacy program alone teaches thousands of kids with Down syndrome to read every year! Founded by GiGi’s Mom in 2003 as a single location in Hoffman Estates, IL, GiGi’s Playhouse has grown into a strong network of 23 Playhouses including the first international Playhouse in Queretaro, Mexico. Last year, over 16,000 participants benefited from Playhouse programs.

Our distinct locations, no-fee programs, and positive energy help support thousands of families every single year. With that said, helping children and adults at GiGi’s Playhouse extends beyond the Down syndrome diagnosis. Our global message is acceptance. If you believe in a kinder and more accepting world for everyone, GiGi’s Playhouse is a place for you. If helping kids and adults pursue their education and wellness is important to you, GiGi’s Playhouse is a place for you.

GiGi’s Playhouse continues to celebrate the many achievements of our participants, develop new programs to benefit our participants, and work tirelessly to change society’s outdated perceptions about the amazing potential of individuals with Down syndrome. GiGi’s Playhouse “One Million Voices” Traveling Gallery is a beautiful and powerful resource to show the world how much individuals with Down syndrome can truly achieve. GiGi’s Playhouse has been featured on NBC Nightly News with Kate Snow and Tom Brokaw’s “An American Story” Radio Show. Currently there are more than 100 inquiries for new Playhouses worldwide.

Please explore our programs, Playhouse stories, and opportunities to support our amazing kids and adults. Thank you for believing in us!

THE GOALS OF OUR BELIEVE IN OUR BUILD

First and foremost, our goal is to build awareness around Down syndrome!

Goals:

- Raise awareness by educating the community on who we are and what we plan to achieve.

o Encourage members of our community through advertising and word of mouth.

- Raise $20,000 towards our goal of $60,000. We currently have $25,000 raised toward our goal.

o Sponsorshipo Merchandise Saleso Ticket Sales – Goal of 150 guestso Donated “Needed” Items

PLATINUM - $2,000 – OR SPONSOR EVENT FOOD AND DRINKS - Sponsor Believe in Our Build Fundraiser event food & drinks (wine, beer, water,

soda)- Name/Logo on www.gigisplayhouse.org/fort-myers - A full page ad in the packet that gets handed out at the event.- A framed “Thank you for your sponsorship” certificate that you can display at

your place of business.- Social media promoting of your business in our online groups

GOLD - $1,500 – OR SPONSOR EVENT ENTERTAINMENT - Sponsor Believe in Our Build Fundraiser event entertainment such as DJ, photo

booth- Name/Logo on www.gigisplayhouse.org/fort-myers

- Put your information in our packet that gets handed out at the “Believe in our Build” fundraiser event.

- A framed “Thank you for your sponsorship” certificate that you can display at your place of business.

- Social media promoting of your business in our online groups

SILVER - $1000 – OR SPONSOR EVENT FOOD - Sponsor Believe in Our Build Fundraiser event food (light appetizers)- Put your information in our packet that gets handed out at the “Believe in our

Build” fundraiser event.- A framed “Thank you for your sponsorship” certificate that you can display at

your place of business.- Social media promoting of your business in our online groups

BRONSE - $500 – OR SPONSOR EVENT DECOR- Sponsor Believe in Our Build Fundraiser event décor.- Social media promotion of your business in our online groups

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIESIf you want to help, but aren’t able to be a sponsor this year, there are still opportunities to pitch in.

- www.gigisplayhouse.org/fort-myers to make a general donation to our location.

- Donate items that can be auctioned off- Spread the word! Talk about us. - Connect with us through e-mail so that we can come speak at your school,

business, or local club to spread awareness

CONTACT INFORMATIONTo Contact GiGi’s Playhouse:

arosenberg@gigisplayhouse.org

To Contact Event Coordinator, or if you would like to be a sponsor:

Samantha Nunez - 239-770-6014

snunez@gigisplayhouse.org

To set up meetings for us to speak at your location, or donate items:

Tami Sherman

gigisplayhousetami@gmail.com