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or 1-800-445 BIKE.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO CREATE A WORLD FREE OF MS!

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Presented By: {INSERT NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION}

WE ARE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT MS NOW

Since its charter in 1954, the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter has been in the forefront of providing programs and services for people with MS and those who care for them. We serve 14,000 clients and

their families in 18 counties in southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

The National MS Society helps people affected by MS by: Funding cutting-edge research, investing more money in MS research than any other volunteer-

driven health organization in the world.

Driving change through advocacy

Services - Direct Financial Assistance

Our chapter is committed to helping people with MS maintain independence through emergency financial assistance, and home modifications (HomeAble program), respite care and transportation for medical appointments.

Support Programs

MS impacts everyone in the family. The GDV Chapter offers a full slate of programs aimed at educating people about how to overcome the disease’s physical, social and financial effects, whether you are a person living with MS or a caregiver.

Multiple Sclerosis

is a disease of the central nervous system. MS damages the tissues surrounding nerves, short-circuiting the nervous system and interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body.

Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to paralysis.

Most people with MS are diagnosed between ages 20 and 50.

MS affects more than 2.1 million worldwide & over 14,000 locally.

BIKE MS:

More than just a fundraising event, BIKE MS is a challenge.

For all cyclists and people seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier cycling series in the nation. The 34 th annual Bike MS: City to Shore Ride is….

September 27 and 28

The Greater Delaware Valley Chapter's signature event, raising the highest amount ever in 2013, $5.9 million The second largest Bike MS event in the country, attracting 8,500 cyclists, 1,500 volunteers and countless cheering family members. Friends, family and colleagues all unite as part of over 400 teams, making up nearly 80% of the Ride’s participation.

A weekend experience for all abilities with various fully supported route options to ensure that everyone can participate, 25, 45 75, 100, and 150 mile options – 1 or 2 day options. Last year, Philadelphia magazine's Be Well Philly voted the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride the

Best Charity Event in the Area

CYCLIST DEMOGRAPHICS:

64%

Male 71% Married 36% Age 45-54

77%

College Graduates 69% Homeowners 64% Earn over $75,000 49% Indicate personal connection to MS (on registration)

Beginning in Cherry Hill, NJ, cyclists enjoy picturesque terrain as they travel through the New Jersey pine barrens and into the sweet smells of salt water taffy and ocean air of family friendly Ocean City, NJ.

“I am pleased to see a wide variety of corporate sponsors at the Ride. I try to support those companies whose banners and team jerseys I see during the weekend.” -City to Shore Cyclist

WHY YOU SHOULD BE INVOLVED WITH BIKE MS

Partnership with National MS Society offers a corporation exposure to thousands of people who care about creating a world free of multiple sclerosis. Value by the association

with a nationally recognized, high-profile, non-profit organization. Sponsors of Bike MS are visible, recognized and celebrated for their partnership and commitment to achieving a world free of MS .

Brand awareness

as you enforce the company's image as a caring corporate citizen, supportive of community issues. Each sponsorship package promises to deliver consistent brand visibility to thousands of event participants, volunteers and spectators .

Satisfaction

in knowing that this sponsorship will help 14,000 local families who live with the unpredictability of MS. By joining the elite group of corporations that works alongside the National MS Society to create a world free of multiple sclerosis, your company will be identified as a leader within the corporate community.

Increased employee morale

and teamwork by encouraging involvement as a participant or volunteer in a meaningful social activity.

Opportunity to provide budget-reducing

in-kind contributions that are tax deductible

84% WHY GET INVOLVED WITH A CAUSE?

of adults believe that cause marketing creates

78%

would be more likely to buy a product associated a positive company image.

with a cause they care about.

Cone Roper Benchmark Study on Cause Related Marketing

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INFORMATION

(ENTER) TEAM HISTORY/WHY YOU’RE RIDING (ENTER) TEAM’S PAST SUCCESSES

2013: __ Team members $__ Raised

(ENTER) TEAM’S 2014 GOALS

Recruit __ team members Raise $__

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Purchase or contribute to team jersey or team t-shirt to help underwrite the cost to team Donate gift or gift card to team’s fundraiser Donate to team Host a fundraiser for team Display team promotional items Sell team bike wheels Encourage employees to join team Offer company match to employees that make a donation

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BENEFITS TO SPONSOR

All donations are tax deductible Company name/logo on team t-shirts & team jerseys Logo & link on team’s website Opportunity to join team weekend of ride

(Enter specific request benefits)

AS A CITY TO SHORE SPONSOR, YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY Recent City to Shore Corporate Partners Include:

Campbell’s NovaCare Rehabilitation Church & Dwight Co., Inc Royal Bank of Canada Dimension Data Subaru Dunkin Donuts Sunkist Hand & Stone Teva Pharmaceuticals Hatfield Turkey Hill Janney Montgomery Scott Wegmans Mars National Freight Industries (NFI)