SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016C H I C AG O C U LT U R A L C E N T E R

B E N E F I T CO - C H A I R S:

PE TER & SOFIA WESTMEYERMEREDITH MELLING & ZACH ISCOL

A SPECIAL EVENING IN SUPPORT OF COMPREHENSIVEMENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR VETERANS OF IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONComing home from war is not easy. Through a partnership with Weill Cornell Medical Center, the Headstrong Project provides cost-free, bureaucracy-free, and confidential mental healthcare treatment to Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans.

THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING

Nearly 400,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as of December 31, 2015. The VA estimates we lose 22.7 veterans a day to suicide with 41% higher risk of suicide for deployed veterans compared to the general U.S. population.

Headstrong Project’s integrated individually tailored treatment program allows veterans to choose different modalities of treatment: individual, group, or online sessions. Not only does the veteran receive treatment but there is also support available for their loved ones. Headstrong Project practices state of the art therapy techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which employs bilateral stimulation while the patient is recalling traumatic memories, allowing the brain to process effectively. We also offer substance abuse treatment, psychotherapy, affect regulation instruction, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

To combat the growing number of veterans with PTSD the Headstrong Project continues to expand into different cities throughout the United States. Currently the headstrong Project has nine clinicians in the New York metro area and ten in the San Diego area. Clinicians range from psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical social workers.

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The toughest thing about dealing with PTSD is admitting you have a problem. And thanks to Headstrong, once I did,

I’ve been provided with exactly what they promised - the cost, bureaucracy and stigma free treatment I needed...

ZACH ISCOLEXECUTIVE DIREC TORZach is the executive director of The Headstrong Project, a non-profit partnered with Weill Cornell Medical Center to fund and develop comprehensive mental healthcare programs to treat Iraq and Afghanistan veterans free of cost, stigma, and bureaucracy. Zach founded The Headstrong Project with the belief that if fellow veterans have the courage to get help, and they get the right help, they can return to leading meaningful and impactful lives.

DR. ANN BEEDER, M.D.MEDICAL DIREC TOR FOR HEADSTRONG PROJEC T ATWEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE

Dr. Beeder’s research interests include translational medicine in viral hepatitis, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric illnesses. She has treated patients suffering from trauma for more than 20 years, and through her partnership with Zach Iscol, she has become engaged in the treatment of military combat veterans with trauma. Dr. Beeder and her colleagues have developed a patient centered and tailored treatment approach that matches patients with the modalities and treatments that work best for the individual veteran.

GERARD ILARIA, LCSWPROGRAM DIREC TOR FOR HEADSTRONG PROJEC T ATWEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE

Previously, he was a Director at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center, running the Center for Special Studies Adult AIDS Program. In that position, he was responsible for the operations and financial management of a two-site, large continuity of care program serving 2,400 people with HIV/AIDS and provided clinical supervision to 20 Master’s level social workers. His professional experience also includes 6 years of providing rural health and mental health care serving as Director of Infectious Disease at the Specialty Care Center of Catskill Regional Medical Center. He is experienced in clinical practice, financial and strategic planning, staff development, grant writing, and community outreach.

CHRISTOPHER WILSONDIREC TOR OF STRATEGIC GROW TH

EVELYN POLCARIDIREC TOR OF DE VELOPMENT / F INANCES

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C L AY TO N H AG E R M A NPAU L C A S E YK E N N Y P O LC A R I

T I T L E S P O N S O R S H I P $50,000• Platinum seating for 25 guests• Logo listing on event website, on-screen at the event and on the step and repeat• Recognition as Title Sponsor in all press materials, including front cover spread of event program • Speaking engagement on stage of the event• Customized gobo created with logo projection at event entrance• Opportunity to ring the NYSE opening or closing bell with the Headstrong Project, at a TBD date (within one

year of event)• Continuous marketing on all Headstrong Project and Hire Purpose social media for one year, with highest

concentration the ten days before and after the time of the event• Logo linked on Headstrong Project website as a title supporter• Meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the celebrity / VIPs participating in the evening’s program

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

VA L O R$25,000• Gold seating for 15 guests• Meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the celebrity / VIPs participating in the evening’s program• Logo and listing as event underwriter on event website, invitation and on screen at the event• Feature on the inside back cover spread of the event program (print and digital)• Acknowledgment as event underwriter in all press materials, leading up to and on day of the event• Verbal thank you from stage by event host• Priority logo placement on step and repeat• Logo linked on Headstrong Project website as a Three Star supporter and monthly mentions on all Headstrong

Project and Hire Purpose social networks for one year

H O N O R$10,000• Silver seating for 10 guests• Logo included on event website, invitation and on event screen as well as a full page color advertisement in the

event program• Company or individual highlighted on the Headstrong Project website as a supporter for one year along with

quarterly mentions on all Headstrong Project social media networks, with frequent posts five days before and after event date

• Monthly mentions on all Headstrong Project and Hire Purpose social networks for one year

S P O N S O R S H I P PAY M E N T S :P U R C H A S E S P O N S O R S H I P S H E R E

B Y C H E C K : The Headstrong Projec t Attn : M ichel le Rober tson 181 West M adison, Suite 4700 Chicago, IL 60602

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N , P L E A S E C O N TA C T :M ichel le Rober tson at mrober tson@mbres.comEvelyn Polcar i at evelyn@getheadstrong.org

C O U R A G E$5,000• Bronze seating for 5 guests• Logo included on the event website, program, invitation and on event screen• Company or individual mention on Headstrong Project social media networks one day before and

after event• Monthly mentions on all Headstrong Project and Hire Purpose social networks for one year

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