CASA Superhero Run

Every child needs a hero but abused children need SUPERHEROES!

Dear Community Partners,

This October, hundreds of superheroes will assemble to fight child abuse and neglect at the first ever CASA Superhero Run! This 5K and Kids Fun Run helps children across Lafayette County by supporting CASA of Lafayette County.

CASA empowers volunteers to speak up for children who have been abused or neglected as they navigate the court system. When the state steps in to protect a child’s safety, a judge appoints a trained CASA volunteer, a true superhero, to make independent and informed recommendations concerning the child’s best interest.

The 2020 CASA Superhero Run on March 28th will feature masked and caped runners, a superhero costume contest, villains to chase, incredible photo opportunities with your favorite superhero characters, bounce house obstacle courses to test super strength, family-friendly activities, tasty treats and so much more!

We are activating our Bat Signal and calling on all of our superhero sponsors to support this incredible event and our community’s children. We have a range of exciting sponsorship opportunities and benefits, including free race entries for your team and tons of recognition for your organization! Please review the sponsorship levels on the next page and select the one that fits you best.

If you have any questions or need additional information as you consider your involvement, please contact Founding Executive Director, Erin Smith at lafayettecountycasa@gmail.com or 662.832.4747. Thank you for your consideration and commitment to making a difference for children in need in our community.

Sincerely,

Erin Smith

Erin Smith, Founding Executive Director

P.S. CASA of Lafayette County is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. CASA of Lafayette County is the fiscal agent for this race; please make checks payable to “CASA of Lafayette County.”

RACE DETAILS

When: October 31, 2020
Where: Oxford, MS
Time: 8:00 AM
Awards for Top finishers Keepsake medals for all finishers

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Early Bird
5k $30 1k Kid’s Fun Run $20

Race Week

5k $35 1k Kid’s Fun Run $25

Race Day Registration 5k $40

1k Kid’s Fun Run $30

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

DONATE TO RUN FOR THE CHILDREN

Event sponsorships/Corporate Grants | There are various levels of sponsorships available (see "Become a Sponsor" pages), with many benefits to your company including:

Contact & Recognition Information

• An affiliation with a leading national child advocacy organization and cause that supports our community's most vulnerable children.

• Visibility for your company (participation is announced frequently through social media, newsletters, and our race website).

• Signage and opportunities to foster company spirit through creative methods.

• Advantagesforyouremployees/participants(thisisatrueteambuildingevent!).

• Money raised through sponsorships helps us to defray the costs of hosting this event.

  Matching Gifts | Your company may support your team and fundraising by subsidizing a portion of or the entire registration fee of employees who participate on your corporate team, matching race fees paid by employees as a one-time donation to CASA of Lafayette County, or matching the amount of money raised by the corporate team.

  In-Kind Donations | Donations for Runners/Walkers Swag 'Goodie Bags' and gift cards/prizes for top finishers.

  REGISTER TO RUN OR WALK

  This one is easy too! Just go to our website and click “Register Now.”

  VOLUNTEER

  Help us behind the scenes. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and meet others. Volunteer opportunities include:


• Outreach & Publicity
• Race Day Registration
• Grounds set-up & Clean-up
• Handing Out T-shirts & Race Bags

• Post-Race Activities (includes food distribution) • Water Stops
• Directional People on Course
• Handing Out Medals


BECOME A SPONSOR

$10,000 CHAMPION PARTNER | EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

• Signage as aPresenting Sponsor

• Prominent Logo Recognition on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Featured Logo Recognition on Race Day Banner

• Mention of sponsorship throughout the race

• Exhibit space at the Finish Line Festival

• Opportunity to provide corporate banner or sign to be displayed at announcement/award stage

• Logo recognition on the Race Bibs worn by all race participants

• Featured Name Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Twenty(20) complimentary race registrations

  $5,000 KID’S FUN RUN SPONSOR | EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

• Signage as aKid’s Fun Run Sponsor

• Prominent Logo Recognition on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Featured Logo Recognition on children’s capes (capes given to the first 100 children)

• Mention of sponsorship throughout the race

• Exhibit space at the Finish Line Festival

• Opportunity to provide corporate banner or sign to be displayed at announcement/award stage

• Featured Name Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Ten(10) Complimentary race registrations

$3,000 BRING IT HOME GOODIE BAG SPONSOR | ONE SPOT AVAILABLE

• Logo on reusable cinch bags distributed to each participant at packet pick-up

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Logo on Race Day Banner

• Exhibit space at the Finish Line Festival

• Opportunity to provide corporate banner or sign to be displayed at packet pick-up locations

• Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Five(5) complimentary race registrations

  $3,000 WATER SPONSOR | ONE SPOT AVAILABLE

• Logo on water bottles distributed at the Finish Line

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• LogoonRaceDayBanner

• Exhibit space at the Finish Line Festival

• Opportunity to provide corporate banner or sign to be displayed at water stations on the course

• Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Five(5) complimentary race registrations

  $3,000 SUPERHERO FINISHER MEDAL SPONSOR | ONE SPOT AVAILABLE

• Logo placed on all finisher medals

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Logo on Race Day Banner

• Exhibit space at the Finish Line Festival

• Opportunity to provide corporate banner or sign to be displayed at the finish line

• Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Five(5) complimentary race registrations

  $1,500 GOTTA-GO PORTA POTTY SPONSOR | ONE SPOT AVAILABLE

• Logo on all portable toilets at the race

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Logo on Race Day Banner

• Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

  $2,000 GO THE DISTANCE SILVER SPONSOR | UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• LogoonRaceDayBanner

• Recognition on social media/email invitations

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

• Four(4)complimentary race registrations

  $1,400 SPONSOR A CHILD BRONZE SPONSOR | UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Logo on Race Day Banner

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

$1,000 POWER SPONSOR | UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY

• Logo on Race Day T-Shirt distributed to each participant and volunteer

• Recognition on Race Website

• Recognition on all CASA of Lafayette County social media accounts

• Opportunity to provide promotional items to be included in the participant goodie bags

  FOOD SPONSORSHIP, IN-KIND DONATION | UNLIMITED AVAILABILITY

• Donate food for the Finish Line Festival

• Logo featured on Food Donor sign to be displayed at the Finish Line Festival

• Food sponsors may donate any amount of food, with total food donations to feed approximately 500 participants. It is not necessary for each donation to feed the total amount of participants. Any amount of food donations will be accepted and appreciated. Ideas include: soft drinks, Gatorade, fresh fruit, nutrition bars, cookies, sandwiches, etc.

YES, I would like to sponsor the CASA Superhero Run!

Company:___________________________________________________________________________ Name/Contact Person:________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_______________________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________Phone:__________________________________

*Company/Name as you would like it to appear in print: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Sponsorship Level (Please check one)

__Champion Sponsor $10,000
__Kid’s Fun Run Sponsor $5,000
__Bring It Home Goodie Bag Sponsor $3,000 __Water Sponsor $3,000
__Superhero Finisher Medal Sponsor $3,000

Payment Method:

__Gotta Go Porta Potty Sponsor $1,500 __Go The Distance Silver Sponsor $2,000 __Sponsor A Child Bronze Sponsor $1,400 __Power Sponsor $1,000

__Food Sponsor In-Kind Donation


_____Visa/MC/AMEX/Disc Card _____Check Enclosed (Payable to CASA of Lafayette County) Card Number:______________________________________Expiration:________________________ Name on Card:_______________________________________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________________________________

Sponsor Deadline: for print recognition October 16, 2020.
Questions: Call Erin Smith 662.832.4747
Please send to: CASA of Lafayette County, ATTN: Erin Smith, PO Box 802 Oxford, MS 38655 •lafayettecountycasa@gmail.com Physical Address: 426 South Lamar Blvd #1