15th Annual Strides of March AIDS Walk - Overview

Date:  Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time:  Registration begins at 1:00PM, Walk starts at 2PM
Location:  Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, Tennessee

About HIV/AIDS and Chattanooga CARES
According to the CDC, there are approximately 56,000 new HIV infections
diagnosed each year. Approximately 25% of those who are infected are not
aware of their status. Nearly 75% of new infections occur among African
Americans and Hispanics. At least half of all new HIV infections occur among
persons who are under the age of 25.

In Tennessee, there are approximately 20,000 cases of HIV/AIDS; Tennessee
also ranks eleventh in the number of new HIV infections. In southeastern
Tennessee, there have been over 2500 known cases of HIV/AIDS since the
beginning of the outbreak in the early 1980’s. Currently, there are over 1500
existing cases of HIV/AIDS in southeast Tennessee.

Chattanooga CARES is the Tennessee Valley’s primary nonprofit agency
dedicated to preventing the spread of new HIV infections while at the same time
providing AIDS resources. CARES mission is to provide education, prevention,
and support for all people affected by HIV in the Tennessee Valley.
In 1986, CARES was created by a small group of concerned men and women in
response to the devastation the HIV/AIDS epidemic was producing in southeast
Tennessee. In 1986, CARES was mostly focused on providing end-of-life care
as well as prevention efforts. Today, CARES is the third largest community
based HIV organization in Tennessee, and is governed by a dedicated board of
directors, employs 14 staff members, and utilizes the efforts of over 150
volunteers.

CARES provides a variety of HIV services. Primary care services, including
comprehensive primary health care, substance abuse and mental health
services, adherence counseling, patient education, nutritional services, and
specialty medical services, are offered in a single clinic setting on-site. Client
services are also available. These services include one on one case
management, support services, assistance with rent/mortgages, utilities, food,
eye exams, medicine support groups, client education and job and placement.
Last year, CARES provided over $150,000 dollars in direct client support.
Finally, CARES provides prevention education programs to over 20,000 people
a year and free rapid HIV tests to over 1,500.

Event Overview
Event name: 15th Annual Strides of March AIDS Walk
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Time: Registration begins at 1 PM Walk starts at 2 PM
Location: Coolidge Park Chattanooga, Tennessee

Description of the event: Chattanooga CARES 14th Annual Strides of March is
a walk through scenic downtown Chattanooga designed to promote awareness
of HIV throughout the Tennessee Valley. The event offers an opportunity for
the community to come together in a celebration of hope and remembrances of
friends and family who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Individuals, churches and any
other community groups are encouraged to form teams and raise necessary
funds for Chattanooga CARES. Teams consist of 5 or more individuals. This is
a great way to get friends and family involved! Awards are given for the highest
producing church, community based group and individual.

Presenting Sponsor

Sponsor Commitments
• $10,000
• company banner,
• camera-ready artwork to be used in publicity efforts

Sponsor Benefits
• Company name and logo on billboards
• Company name and logo on public service announcements (TV and Radio)
• Company name and logo on walker t-shirts
• Company logo will be listed as a presenting sponsor in the pre-and post ads
• Table to promote products/ services at event
• Special recognition in the program as a presenting sponsor
• Corporate recognition from stage
• Prominent corporate signage on the stage.

Gold Sponsor
Sponsor Commitments
• $7,500
• company banner
• camera-ready artwork to be used in publicity efforts

Sponsor Benefits:
• Company name and logo on public service announcements (TV and Radio)
• Company name and logo on walker t-shirts
• Company logo will be listed as a Gold Sponsor in the pre-and post ads
• Special recognition in the program as a Gold Sponsor
• Table to promote products/services at event
• Corporate recognition from stage
• Corporate signage on the stage.

Silver Sponsor
• $5,000
• company banner
• camera-ready artwork to be used in publicity efforts

Sponsor Benefits
• Company name and logo on public service announcements (TV and Radio)
• Company name and logo on walker t-shirts
• Special recognition in the program as a Silver Sponsor
• Corporate recognition from stage
• Company banner will be displayed on the stage

Bronze Sponsor
Sponsor Commitments
• $1,000
• company banner
• camera-ready artwork to be used in publicity efforts

Sponsor Benefits
• Company name and logo on walker t-shirts


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