2016 Coleman Greig Challenge - Corporate for Community

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2 Contents What is the Coleman Greig Challenge?...1 Who benefits from my involvement?... 2 The 2016 Coleman Greig Challenge options... 3 How does the fundraising work?... 4 Sponsorship packages... 5 Other opportunities to participate... 7 Our generous 2015 sponsors... 8 Further information... 9 Confirmation form... 10

3 What is the Coleman Greig Challenge? Corporate for Community The Coleman Greig Challenge is an opportunity for businesses to give back to the local community by supporting organisations making a difference to the lives of children and families in Western Sydney. Businesses from around the region will come together on Friday, 21 October 2016 to participate in the Coleman Greig Challenge which comprises either a walk, run or cycle in beautiful Parramatta Park. It s an opportunity to get fit, have fun and give back - all in one morning. At the conclusion of the various events, participants will be treated to a celebratory breakfast at Old Government House to share their achievements and help in reaching our fundraising goal of $150,000 for children with special needs. How does my business benefit from being involved? Give back to the community The Coleman Greig Challenge makes it easy for the business community to join forces and make the most of their resources to give back to the local community. In just one morning you can make an enormous difference to the lives of children with special needs and newborn care with all funds raised donated to our worthy fundraising partners. Raise your profile in Western Sydney Participating in the Coleman Greig Challenge doesn t just give you a chance to contribute to the wider good but to build and strengthen your own networks. Promote your participation to staff, clients, corporate partners and the wider community. Your business will be in the company of other Western Sydney organisations with similar values and objectives, providing a great opportunity to raise your profile. Promote health and fitness in your workplace Treat the Coleman Greig Challenge as a team bonding exercise for staff - participants only need to choose in one of the event options so it s a good way to get a range of staff working together to represent you on the day. The workplace can be a stressful environment at the best of times and as we all know, exercise is a great stress reliever plus being active can make you and your staff more productive in the workplace. The Coleman Greig Challenge is a great incentive to get fit and healthy so grab your colleagues and start training now! 1

4 Who benefits from my involvement? An annual event, the Coleman Greig GWS Executive Challenge began in 2013 with the aim of providing the corporate sector with a quick, easy and powerful way to show their support for the Western Sydney community. In the past three years the event has raised over $200,000 for charities, allowing many in the corporate sector to give back in a way that suits the needs of their business. In 2015, to better reflect the event purpose and commitment of participants to giving back, we renamed the event the Coleman Greig Challenge: Corporate for Community. Our fundraising partners In 2015 we supported St. Gabriel s School and the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. In 2016 we are pleased to welcome a third charity, My Westmead. St. Gabriel s School for Children with Special Needs St. Gabriel s School is a co-educational primary school catering for children with hearing impairment and other special needs such as intellectual disability in the mild to moderate range, and autism. For more information visit Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) is Australia s largest nongovernment provider of education, therapy and cochlear implant services for children with vision or hearing loss, their families, and the professionals who support them. Each year, thousands of Australians benefit from RIDBC s broad range of services. For more information visit My Westmead My Westmead raises urgently needed funds for health care and research at Westmead. We believe everyone who is sick deserves access to the best possible treatment and care. Generous donations are directed to state of the art medical equipment, life-saving research and enhanced services at Westmead Hospital and The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. Funds raised from The Coleman Greig Challenge will support newborn care. With more than 5,200 babies born at the Hospital annually, your support means our newest members of the community receive the best possible start to life. 2

5 The 2016 Coleman Greig Challenge options With walk, run and cycle options available, there s something for everyone on offer in this year s event. Importantly, participants only need to compete in one of the six event options below so you can focus on your strengths and what you enjoy. Gather with fellow participants in the allocated start area in Parramatta Park before indulging in some friendly competition in your chosen event option. Carry the spirit of good sportsmanship to the post-event breakfast where you can network and share your event achievements. Let s make the 2016 Coleman Greig Challenge the biggest and best yet! 2.5km Walk in the Park (approx) Our Walk in the Park is a great option for participants who prefer a gentle start to the day. Get involved, have fun and raise funds no sweat. 5km Run (approx) Start your Friday morning by giving back to the community with an invigorating 5km run through Parramatta Park a great option for those who want a challenge that s achievable but will still test your stamina! 10km Run (approx) Showcase your athletic prowess and challenge yourself with the more ambitious 10km option a breeze for the serious athletes amongst us. C Grade Cycle If you focus on enjoyment over winning, or have a good fitness base but you re new to the world of racing, the C Grade Cycle ticks all the boxes for a stress free ride. No competitive cycling experience is needed. B Grade Cycle Work up an appetite for breakfast with the B Grade Cycle option. The B Grade Cycle is for cyclists with competition experience who ride at a pace of less than 35km an hour. A Grade Cycle Test your stamina with the fast-paced A Grade Cycle ideal for experienced competitors who ride at a pace of 35-45km an hour. 3

6 How does the fundraising work? Sponsorship opportunities Your business can participate in the Coleman Greig Challenge through a Platinum or Gold Sponsorship. The fees you pay for sponsorship all contribute to the fundraising for our charity partners. In addition, your organisation will be recognised alongside other high profile organisations for your role in giving back to the community. Limited Platinum and Gold Sponsorship Packages are available so don t miss out! Enter a Corporate Team Your business can participate in the Coleman Greig Challenge this year by entering a team of four staff to represent you on the day, including breakfast following the race. Individual entries If you re a small business, there s no reason for you to miss out. Individual entries are accepted so you can represent your business on the day and give back to the community in a meaningful and tangible way. Participant fundraising You and your staff can make an even bigger impact for children with special needs and newborn care - every participant in the Coleman Greig Challenge is able do their own personal fundraising. Participants can set individual fundraising objectives and goals to promote their involvement and reach out to their own network of contacts to support them. This is a great way to raise funds for our charities and share your sporting abilities and efforts with your networks. The organisation that raises the most funds will be awarded the Coleman Greig Challenge Award to display in their workplace. Celebratory breakfast Join us for breakfast and celebrate your event achievements at Old Government House in Parramatta Park. Participants are encouraged to attend to enjoy a delicious (and well-earned!) breakfast, celebrate everyone s involvement, congratulate award winners and, of course, raise vital funds for our charity partners. 4

7 Sponsorship packages Platinum Partner Package - $5,500 (limited packages available) Your Platinum Partner Package includes: Entry for 10 participants in your team for the Coleman Greig Challenge 10 places at the breakfast Additional participants can be entered at a reduced rate of $150 per person Training sessions in the event lead-up Premium branding in the lead up and at the event Premium signage at the event Website recognition Coleman Greig, our charity partner websites Acknowledgement in correspondence about the event Name mentions throughout the event Media coverage, including social networking Note: Each Platinum Partner will enjoy the benefit of industry exclusivity in this sponsorship category. 5

8 Sponsorship Packages (Cont.) Gold Sponsorship Package - $2,200 Your Gold Sponsorship Package includes: Entry for 5 participants in your team for the Coleman Greig Challenge 5 places at the breakfast Additional participants can be entered at a reduced rate of $150 per person Branding in the lead up and at the event Signage at the event 6

9 Other opportunities to participate Corporate Team Package - $1,100 Your Corporate Team Package includes: Entry for 4 participants in your team for the Coleman Greig Challenge 4 places at the breakfast Additional participants can be entered at a reduced rate of $150 per person Individual Participant Package - $200 Your Individual Participant Package includes: Entry for 1 participant in the Coleman Greig Challenge 1 place at the breakfast Event Supporter Package Opportunities are available to a few select organisations who wish to make a substantial donation of goods or services in kind. For further information please contact the Organising Committee see details on page 9. 7

10 Our generous 2015 sponsors Our event could not have taken place without the support of our generous sponsors last year. We would like to extend a massive thank you for all of your efforts contributing to the event s success. Platinum Partners Terry Shields Toyota Gold Sponsors 8

11 Further information For further information on the Coleman Greig Challenge or the sponsorship opportunities in this brochure please contact: Andrew Grima Principal Coleman Greig Lawyers P: E: Warrick McLean Chief Executive Officer Coleman Greig Lawyers P: E: Liz Giblett Marketing Consultant Coleman Greig Lawyers P: E: Candice Palin Communication and Development Manager St. Gabriel s School P: E: palin@erses.nsw.edu.au Heather Klein Corporate Partnerships Executive Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children P: E: heather.klein@ridbc.org.au Susie Saba Partnerships & Community Officer Westmead Medical Research Foundation P: E: susie.saba@wmrf.org.au 9

12 Confirmation form Sponsor s Details To confirm your participation please fax the completed form to Ingrid Hoff, Marketing Communications Coordinator, Coleman Greig Lawyers, or to ihoff@colemangreig.com.au Company Name: Address: Contact Person: Phone: Fax: Platinum Partner Package (10 places) $5,500 No. additional participants ($150 ea) Gold Sponsorship Package (5 places) $2,200 No. additional participants ($150 ea) Corporate Team (4 places) $1,100 No. additional participants ($150 ea) Individual Entry $200 Event Supporter Package I would like to offer the following goods or services in kind for consideration by the organising committee. Prize Donation I would like to donate the following goods and/or services for prizes for fundraising activities (eg. live and silent auctions, lucky door prizes, etc): Signed: Date: The Coleman Greig Challenge is a community fundraising event with good sportsmanship underpinning our philosophy. We look forward to working with sponsors and competitors as they too embrace the spirit of the event. Additional Information A Tax Invoice will be issued once this form has been returned. The payment options available are listed below: Cheque (payable to St. Gabriel s School) Direct Payments Post Transfer Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard ONLY) Please make available your company logo for use in the promotion of the Coleman Greig Challenge. The logo should be of high quality (in either EPS or jpeg format). your logo to ihoff@colemangreig.com.au For further information contact Ingrid Hoff at Coleman Greig on