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2007 Accomplishments Visions of Hope Gala Visions Gallery Fund-A-Child Campaign Donate Now
 
Each year since 2001, DSF has hosted its “Visions of Hope for Their Future” gala. Reaching out to community members, merchants and gala attendees for support, this event provides DSF with an opportunity to spread Down syndrome awareness and raise funds to support development and implementation of important programs. Please consider supporting the gala either through a monetary or auction donation, fund-a-child, program ad purchase or attendance at the event.
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More specifically, you may get involved in the following ways:
 
October 4, 2008 “Visions of Hope for the Future”
Event Sponsorship
$15,000 Presenting Sponsor
Event co-sponsor recognition in all publicity
Recognition banner at event
Silent auction table recognition with logo
Full page color ad/congratulatory message space with premium placement in the event program
VIP table for 10 at the 8th Annual Visions Gala
   
$10, 000 Patron Sponsor
Sponsor recognition in all publicity
Sponsor board recognition at event
Silent auction table recognition with logo
Full page color ad/congratulatory message space with premium placement in the event program
VIP table for 10 at 8th Annual Visions Gala
   
$5,000 Supporting Sponsor
Sponsor recognition in event program
Sponsor board recognition at event
Full page color ad/congratulatory message space in event program
Seating for 10 at 8th Annual Visions Gala
 
$3,000 Table Sponsor
Host signage displayed on table
Full page black/white ad in event program
Seating for table of 10 at 8th Annual Visions Gala
   
Auction Sponsorship

Sponsors are also invited to donate items for the silent or live auctions. Typical donations include: vacation rentals and trips, restaurant gift certificates, gift certificates for services and products, autographed sports equipment and clothing, computer equipment, toys, art, wine, collector’s books, jewelry, kitchen appliances, entertainment gift certificates and sports tickets.

Unless size prohibits, donated items will be displayed during the auction, with reasonable space provided for business cards and literature.

   
Program Ad Sponsorship
There will be a printed dinner program at the gala featuring ads and/or congratulatory messages. We invite you to be a sponsor by providing an ad or congratulatory message for inclusion in this printed program. The prices are as follows:
Premium Full Page: $500 (inside front cover, inside back cover, back cover)
Full Page: $200
½ Page: $100
¼ Page: $50
   
Attend the Event
You can also support the gala through your attendance. We would love to have you join us for this night of fundraising and celebration. The prices are as follows:
Individual tickets: $ 150
Table of Ten: $1,500
Preferred Table of Ten: $2,000
Tickets can be purchased online beginning in August 2008