June 15, 2024 | Kaufman Park Lakewood, Ohio | 8:00-11:00am
Event Overview
Our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge: Dash for Down Syndrome is back again for another amazing year! Join us for a morning full of celebration as we run, walk, and move for ACCEPTANCE! Create your own team today and be a part of this exciting movement! All proceeds from this event support our life-changing, research-driven FREE programs for people with Down syndrome in Northeast Ohio!
See you in
2024 Team Incentives
FromApril 5th - 7th – Create your team!
- When you create your team on WDSD, you'll be entered to win 4 Guardian tickets. If you create your team in person at the Playhouse, you'll also receive one GiGi's t-shirt!
By April 7th - Raise $321
- You will receive a personalized team yard sign!
By May 4th - Raise $1,000
- You will receive 20 personalized team buttons
By May 24th - Raise $3,210
- All those registered on your team will get your team name on the back of their Dash shirt!
By June 7th - Raise $6,000
- You'll receive 4 tickets to Cedar Point OR a $200 Amazon gift card!
By June 15th - Raise $10,000
- You'll receive FOUR complimentary tickets to our 2024 Brews & Beats fundraiser!
Event Details
REGISTRATION
- $35 for adults 19 years and older
- $21 for children 6-18 years old – shirt and special race medal included
- Kids ages 5 and under are free - medal included (If you would like a t-shirt please register at the $21 level.)
- People with Down syndrome are always free! – shirt and trophy included
PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, June 13th from 4-7pm
Friday, June 14th from 9-3pm
DAY OF SCHEDULE
7:15am: Registration opens
7:40am: GiGiFIT participants lead us in warmups
7:50am: National Anthem sung by self-advocate, Johnny Mural
8:00am: 3.21 mile run kicks off
9:00am: Inspirational walk kicks off
9:30am: Kids Dash!
Trophies/Awards presentation immediately following
Move for Acceptance Today
National Sponsorship Opportunities
All National Sponsors receive the following benefits
- Recognized as a National Sponsor on the main event webpage (3.5 million) and direct email blasts (200,000+)
- Recognition as #GenerationG - Certified organization in GiGi’s Playhouse Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Link on all national emails pre- and post-event
- Recognition on all media advisories/releases and promotional efforts across 55+ locations.
Presenting Sponsor - $100,000
- Exclusive event sponsorship naming rights at 55+ GFAC events, including logo on the front of all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 30 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 3 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Sponsor logo on National Golf Outing shirts
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
- Guest Podcast Opportunity
Platinum Sponsor - $75,000
- VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 20 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 2 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenerationG Magazine
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Gold Medal Sponsor - $50,000
- VIP logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship recognition at GiGi’s National 2024 signature events
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- 10 VIP tickets to the National Gala
- 1 Foursomes at National Golf Outing
- Premium ad placement in our 2024 issue of the #GenationG Magazine
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Silver Medal Sponsor - $25,000
- Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- Opportunity to create a personalized plan of GiGi’s Corporate Disability DEI Initiative
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Bronze Medal Sponsor - $10,000
- Logo placement at 55+ GFAC events and on all event t-shirts (15K+)
- Sponsorship logo on all GFAC websites
- Recognition on our website as a Certified #GenerationG Organizational Partner
Local Sponsorship
COMMUNITY CHAMPION SPONSOR: $10,000
Sponsor ALL GiGi’s Playhouse fundraising and community events for 2024!
Sponsor Perks for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Company will be Title Sponsor for GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland event (ex: “Dash for Down Syndrome powered by ABC Company”) and Gold Sponsor for Brews & Beats
- Logo prominently displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website, social media pages and all print marketing materials, including participant shirts
- Spotlight signage at Cleveland event
- Logo included in day-of event materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 10 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Sponsor plaque for your business
Sponsor Perks for Brews & Beats
- One table (10 tickets) to attend the Brews & Beats
- Recognition with logo on signage
- Website recognition with logo on Brews & Beats information page and event recap page
- Quarter page ad in Brews & Beats event program
- Recognition on Facebook and other social media efforts
FINISH LINE SPONSOR: $5,000
- Logo prominently displayed across finish line archway and stage, on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website, social media pages and all print marketing materials, including participant shirts
- Spotlight signage at Cleveland event
- Logo included in day-of event materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 10 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
- Sponsor plaque for your business
WATER STATION SPONSOR: $2,500
- Logo prominently displayed at the water station
- Option to include branded cheer squad at water station
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials, including participant shirts
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 5 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
MILE SPONSOR (3): $1,000
- Logo prominently displayed at one of three mile markers
- Option to include branded cheer squad at mile marker station
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials, including participant shirts
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
- 2 complimentary registrations for Dash for Down Syndrome
SWAG BAG SPONSOR: $500
- Logo displayed on GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland website and social media pages
- Recognition in select print and marketing materials
- Option to include company flyer/offer in swag bag for all race participants
Thank you to our sponsors!
National Sponsors
Water Station Sponsors
Mile Sponsors
