Become A 2008 Race Sponsor
"This year my company decided to allow us employees to choose the non-profit that we wanted to support as a company. It was easy to decide on one as I have been involved with the Race for the Cure since 2000 as a participant and volunteer. My mom's best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer ten years ago and my best friend's mom passed away from it last year. Each year I complete the Race for A Cure appreciating life and with a tear in my eye; I think everyone should experience an event like this."
Jenn Tawney, Regional Account Executive
Baltimore Comcast Spotlight
Komen Maryland is looking for businesses interested in supporting the 2008 Race for the Cure. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, please contact Lenore Koors at lkoors@komenmd.org Find out about our great cause-related efforts and great benefits for the sponsor. Businesses interested in exploring these great opportunities can contact Komen Maryland at (410) 938-8990 or lkoors@komenmd.org.
Join us~come feel the race!
Join the many businesses, organizations and hospitals that have been a Corporate Sponsor for the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure and enjoyed the many benefits associated with their sponsorship. As a sponsor you will have:
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The opportunity to associate with a well-known, highly visible international event
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Visibility on thousands of race entry forms and over 30,000 race t-shirts
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The ability to reach an audience of over 30,000 people (participants/spectators) on Race Day
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On-site presence on Race Day
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The ability to build employee morale and company pride
Why is sponsorship important for business?
Statistics show that both consumers and employees believe corporations should be involved in cause-related efforts. The 2004 Cone Corporate Citizenship Study, commission by Cone, Inc., a Boston-based strategic marketing and communications firm, finds that Americans believe the following:
- 89% believe that corporations and non-profits should work together to raise money and awareness for causes.
- 86% said they are likely to switch from one brand to another that is about the same in price and quality, if the other brands is associated with a cause.
- 80% reported that corporate support of causes wins their trust in that company
- 79% are more likely to buy a product that supports the non-profit
The Komen Maryland Race for the Cure is the largest footrace in the state of Maryland with over 30,000 participants. As a sponsor you will help us fulfill our promise to save lives and end breast cancer AND you will benefit from the extensive visibility of participating in this event.
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