Join us for the 2nd Annual Flames Of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire.

The 2nd Annual Flames Of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire. This year’s festivities begin at the RI State House with the enormously uplifting Flames of Hope Torch Parade which kicks off the evening at 6:30 PM. The Pink Ribbon VIP Party will be held in the Flames of Hope Village beginning at 6:00 PM. Pinelli Marra Fine Caterers will provide hors’duevers and cocktails and Gregg’s Restaurants will provide their famous Pink Ribbon Cake. Classical Pianist Silvard will be playing his magical renditions from the WaterFire basin, and our new Flames of Hope Village will feature our Cotton Candy Boutique, our new Flames of Hope Art Gallery featuring Berge’ Zobian, a fabulous Wine Tasting event, and live and silent auctions with some of the most sought after sports memorabilia. Don’t forget to visit with our generous sponsors and breast health care providers and eat at our new food courts featuring many of your WaterFire favorites. Local radio personalities from Clear Channel Radio, Citadel Communications, WEEI, WBRU and WCTK will also be on hand to help out in the fight against breast cancer. For sponsor information call 401-861-HERO (4376). Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

Remember…It’s your fight too!

2006 Flames of Hope
A WaterFire For Life Event
October 7, 2006

2006 Flames of Hope Torch Parade

Pink Lighting Ceremony—Rhode Island State House

Governor & Mrs. Carcieri during The Flames of Hope Torch Parade

Torch Bearers on the steps of the Rhode Island State House

Breast Cancer Survivors prepare to light their torches for the Flames of Hope Torch Parade

Event Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Plus Sponsorship (1) $ 50,000

• Exclusive sponsorship of the Lights for Life Fireworks Display
• Minimum of 100 promotional announcements two weeks leading up to the event, 2 email blasts to more than 20,000 93.3 Coast newsletter subscribers, animated banners on 93.3 Coast website, 120 :30 second streaming commercials on 93.3 Coast FM
• Prominent feature on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Website
• Authorization to use the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• 12 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 12 company officials
• Company logo featured prominently on all Foundation’s advertising, event brochures, media productions and the Foundation website
• Booth space at event for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in radio and television advertising as “Platinum Plus” level sponsor

Platinum Sponsorship $ 25,000

• Prominent feature on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Website
• Authorization to use the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• 10 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 10 company officials
• Company logo featured prominently on all Foundation’s advertising, event brochures, media productions and the Foundation website
• Booth space at event for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in radio and television advertising as “Platinum” level sponsor

Gold Sponsorship $ 15,000

• Authorization to use the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• Prominent feature on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Website
• 8 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 8 company officials
• Company logo featured on all Foundation’s advertising, event brochures, media productions and the Foundation website
• Booth space at event for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in radio and television advertising as “Gold” level Sponsor

Silver Plus Sponsorship (1) $ 10,000

• Exclusive sponsorship of the Flames of Hope Village
• Authorization to use the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• Prominent feature on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Website
• 6 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 6 company officials
• Company logo featured on all Foundation’s advertising, event brochures and media productions and the Foundation website
• Booth space at fundraising events for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in radio and television advertising as “Silver Plus” level sponsor

Silver Sponsorship (4) $ 7,500

• Exclusive sponsorship of the Flames of Hope VIP Party, the Flames of Hope Art Gallery, Sports Memorabilia Tent, or Wine Tasting Gala
• Authorization to use the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• Prominent feature on the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Website
• 6 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 6 company officials
• Company logo featured on all Foundation’s advertising, event brochures and media productions and the Foundation website
• Booth space at fundraising events for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in radio and television advertising as “Silver” level sponsor

Bronze Sponsorship $ 5,000

• Authorization for limited use of the Foundation’s logo for promotional use
• 4 complimentary admissions to the VIP Party
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for up to 4 company officials
• Company logo featured on specific event advertising, event brochures and media productions
• Booth space at fundraising events for promotional use with signing
• Inclusion in print advertising as “Bronze” level sponsor

Pink Ribbon $ 2,500

• Company logo on specific event advertising, event brochures and media productions
• Participation in the Flames of Hope…A Celebration of Life at
• WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” Torch Celebration for 2 Company officials
• Booth space at fundraising events for promotional use with signing

Parade of Lights Torch $ 350

Be one of the first 150 people to raise $ 350.00 or more and march in the Flames of Hope...A Celebration of Life at WaterFire™ “Parade of Lights” with one Flames of Hope Torch. Raise more...get more!

Donations from $ 350.00—$ 500.00

March in the Torch Parade and receive a special WaterFire Signature T-shirt. Raise over $ 500.00 and March in the Torch Parade, Receive a Special WaterFire Signature T-Shirt AND join the VIP Party. Visit www.gloriagemma.org for entry form.

In Kind Sponsorship Opportunities

It is our goal to underwrite event expenses through both cash and in-kind contributions. This ensures that more money is directed towards the fight against breast cancer. Opportunities for in-kind sponsorship include:

Pre-Event Day

• Billboards
• Radio, Television & Newspaper Advertising
• Courier Services
• Storage
• Printing Services
• Postage
• Lighting
• Tents, Tables, Chairs
• Utility Expenses

Event Day

• Awards
• Entertainment
• Food & Beverage
• Technical Support

For more information regarding sponsorships, please contact Anthony Gemma at 401-640-9458 or Rebecca Gamage at 401-440-4213.