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Run Wild for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Benefitting Pathfinders for Autism Sunday, October 9th at 8:30 a.m. -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore EVENT FACT SHEET WHAT: Run Wild for Autism 5K and One-Mile Family Fun Walk Benefitting Pathfinders for Autism WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 2011 Registration at 7:00 a.m. Race at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Druid Hill Park (Baltimore, MD 21217) REGISTRATION: Pre-Race Registration (June 27 – October 8): $30.00 - Adults $15.00 - Youth (11 and under) Walk-Up Registration (October 9): $35.00 - Adults $15.00 - Youth (11 and under) Race Registration Page: http://bit.ly/RunWildForAutism SPONSORSHIPS: AVAILABLE PACKAGES: Lion Sponsorship (Title Sponsor) - $7,500 Zebra Sponsorship - $2,500 Penguin Sponsorship - $1,000 For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tim Richardson at [email protected]. WHY: Pathfinders for Autism is hosting the inaugural 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 9 at The Maryland Zoo. Awards will be given to the top three Male/Female finishers in the 5K, with additional awards given to Male/Female winners in select age categories. Additionally, the Zoo is providing reduced-price tickets to all race participants, which will be available for purchase from 7:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the Main Gate. Race registration is required to receive a discounted ticket. The race is a fundraising event for the organization, which was created in February 2000 by parents of children with autism, including Baltimore Orioles’ Hall of Famer B.J. Surhoff and his wife, Polly Winde Surhoff. Pathfinders for Autism launched the Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center in 2000. The Center offers knowledgeable staff and a searchable online database to help families in Maryland find critical service providers quickly and efficiently. Over the last 11 years, Pathfinders for Autism has become the State of Maryland’s largest autism organization dedicated to helping individuals, parents and professionals find resources, support and training while working to increase the awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. -- www.PathfindersForAutism.org --

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Run Wild for Autism 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Benefitting Pathfinders for Autism

Sunday, October 9th at 8:30 a.m. -- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

EVENT FACT SHEET

WHAT: Run Wild for Autism 5K and One-Mile Family Fun Walk

Benefitting Pathfinders for Autism WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 2011

Registration at 7:00 a.m.

Race at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Druid Hill Park (Baltimore, MD 21217) REGISTRATION: Pre-Race Registration (June 27 – October 8):

$30.00 - Adults

$15.00 - Youth (11 and under) Walk-Up Registration (October 9):

$35.00 - Adults

$15.00 - Youth (11 and under)

Race Registration Page: http://bit.ly/RunWildForAutism

SPONSORSHIPS: AVAILABLE PACKAGES:

Lion Sponsorship (Title Sponsor) - $7,500

Zebra Sponsorship - $2,500

Penguin Sponsorship - $1,000

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tim Richardson at [email protected].

WHY: Pathfinders for Autism is hosting the inaugural 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, October 9 at The

Maryland Zoo. Awards will be given to the top three Male/Female finishers in the 5K, with additional awards given to Male/Female winners in select age categories. Additionally, the Zoo is providing reduced-price tickets to all race participants, which will be available for purchase from 7:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the Main Gate. Race registration is required to receive a discounted ticket. The race is a fundraising event for the organization, which was created in February 2000 by parents of children with autism, including Baltimore Orioles’ Hall of Famer B.J. Surhoff and his wife, Polly Winde Surhoff. Pathfinders for Autism launched the Pathfinders for Autism Resource Center in 2000. The Center offers knowledgeable staff and a searchable online database to help families in Maryland find critical service providers quickly and efficiently. Over the last 11 years, Pathfinders for Autism has become the State of Maryland’s largest autism organization dedicated to helping individuals, parents and professionals find resources, support and training while working to increase the awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

-- www.PathfindersForAutism.org --

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Over 700 people participated in

the race & walk in 2009.

Sunday, October 9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m.

The Maryland Zoo

LION SPONSORSHIP - $7,500

Co-branding of the event in all areas associated with the run o i.e. COMPANY NAME Presents Run Wild for Autism 5k & Family Fun Run

Inclusion of Company Name in all media materials (i.e. press releases, media advisories, etc.)

Company logo* on race page of PathfindersForAutism.org, with click-thru to company’s website

Company Name included in promotional elements associated with Media Partner(s)–Media Sponsor TBD

Company logo placed prominently on Race Bibs

Company logo placed prominently on back of Race Shirts

Prominent placement of Company Banner in pavilion/awards area (banner provided by Company)

Priority placement of Company logo on Pathfinders’ sponsor banner displayed at event

Company logo featured on cover of event brochure and on Race Entry Forms - to be distributed throughout the Baltimore Metro Area by both the Pathfinders for Autism and Race Manager, Charm City Run Events

Recognition as Presenting Sponsor from stage during awards presentation

Two (2) complimentary entries for race

Four (4) complimentary event race shirts

Right of first refusal on Presenting Sponsorship for 2012 5K Run

Proceeds from the event will directly and positively benefit Pathfinders for Autism’s mission of helping to

improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families in the state of Maryland.

*Sponsor to provide hi-res company logo for

website and race shirts

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Sunday, October 9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. 

The Maryland Zoo 

 

CHEETAH SPONSORSHIP ‐ $5,000  

Company logo* on race page of PathfindersForAutism.org, with click‐thru to company’s website  

Inclusion of Company Name in all media materials (i.e. press releases, media advisories, etc.) 

Company logo on back of race shirts   

Inclusion of  Company logo on Pathfinders’ sponsor banner displayed at event  

Company logo included in event brochure and on Race Entry Forms ‐ to be distributed throughout the Baltimore Metro Area by both Pathfinders for Autism and Race Manager, Charm City Run Events  

Recognition as a sponsor from stage during awards presentation  

Opportunity to include promotional item related to your company in the race bags  

One (1) complimentary entry for race   

One (1) complimentary event race shirt  

 

Proceeds from the event will directly and positively benefit Pathfinders for Autism’s 

mission of helping to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families in 

the state of Maryland.  

*Sponsor to provide hi‐res company logo 

for website  

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Sunday, October 9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. 

The Maryland Zoo 

 

ZEBRA SPONSORSHIP ‐ $2,500  

 

Company logo* on race page of PathfindersForAutism.org, with click‐thru to company’s website 

 

Company logo on back of race shirts   

Company logo included in event brochure, to be distributed throughout the Baltimore Metro Area by both Pathfinders for Autism and Race Manager, Charm City Run Events 

 

Opportunity to include promotional item related to your company in the race bags  

One (1) complimentary entry for race   

One (1) complimentary event race shirt  

 

 

Proceeds from the event will directly and positively benefit Pathfinders for Autism’s 

mission of helping to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families in 

the state of Maryland.  

*Sponsor to provide hi‐res company logo for 

website and race shirts

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Sunday, October 9, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. 

The Maryland Zoo 

 

PENGUIN SPONSORSHIP ‐ $1,000  

 

Company logo* on race page of PathfindersForAutism.org, with click‐thru to company’s website  

Company logo included in event brochure, to be distributed throughout the Baltimore Metro Area by both Pathfinders for Autism and Race Manager, Charm City Run Events 

 

Opportunity to include promotional item related to your company in the race bags  

One (1) complimentary entry for race   

One (1) complimentary event race shirt  

 

 

Proceeds from the event will directly and positively benefit Pathfinders for Autism’s 

mission of helping to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families in 

the state of Maryland.  

*Sponsor to provide hi‐res company 

logo for website