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Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSITION The Buzz Aldrin ShareSpace Foundation and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation are working in collaboration and are accepting offers

3 Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 SPONSORSHIP PROPOSITION The Buzz Aldrin ShareSpace Foundation and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation are working in collaboration and are accepting offers from a limited number of companies who wish to promote their brands and associate with the Foundations and/or the annual celebration of the Apollo Anniversaries. Sponsorship includes year-long promotional rights with the focus on a memorable weekend of exciting hospitality celebrating Apollo. As well as a unique, historical promotional opportunity for any brand, this is an epic occasion for a lucky few to meet and mingle with astronauts from the Apollo era through to modern day. THE MOST CELEBRATED ANNUAL RED-CARPET EVENT IN THE SPACE CALENDAR 1

4 ABOUT THE BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE FOUNDATION AND SHARESPACE FOUNDATION Driven by Buzz s vision for permanent habitation on Mars, the Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation (BASF) develops tools, curricula and programs for children, students, researchers and professionals around the world to enable the extension of human habitation beyond the Earth to the Moon and Mars. This vertical pathway will bring together students and researchers of all levels to learn from each other s vision for space, ultimately creating the first generation of Martians. BASF is the parent nonprofit to the Buzz Aldrin ShareSpace Foundation (SSF) which promotes STEAM education. The SSF collaborates with educators, donors and sponsors to provide schools, museums and education agencies with the informative and interactive Giant Mars Maps (25' by 25'), robots, Buzz Aldrin s award-winning Welcome to Mars book, and hands-on curriculum activities. Buzzaldrinfoundation.org and sharespace.org THE ASTRONAUT SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Aiding the United States to retain its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America s pioneering astronauts. SPACE FOUNDATION 2

5 APOLLO CELEBRATION GALA A one-off rare chance to associate with an iconic and positive moment in history SATURDAY JULY 21, 2018 A gala dinner held under the Apollo Saturn V rocket, Kennedy Space Center. A maximum of 400 guests enjoy access to rare appearances, speeches and on-stage conversations between some of the most notable astronauts, space industry innovators and wellknown faces in Hollywood. Brand and product positioning opportunities include silent & live auctions with exciting and rare Apollo 11 items as well as unique lots donated by other astronauts and sponsors, that reflect their exciting connections with exploration and adventure. Ticket prices range from $1,000 $2,500. 3

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BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE AWARDS Inaugurated and presented at the 2017 Apollo 11 Gala, the Buzz Aldrin Space Awards were introduced

Jim Christensen and Andrew Aldrin 2017 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE EDUCATION WINNER Jim Christensen, Director of Education at the

Jeff Bezos and Buzz Aldrin 2017 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE INNOVATION WINNER Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.

7 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE AWARDS Inaugurated and presented at the 2017 Apollo 11 Gala, the Buzz Aldrin Space Awards were introduced as an important part of Buzz Aldrin s legacy projects. Jim Christensen and Andrew Aldrin 2017 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE EDUCATION WINNER Jim Christensen, Director of Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Jeff Bezos and Buzz Aldrin 2017 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE INNOVATION WINNER Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com and spaceflight company Blue Origin. Christina Korp and Mae Jemison 2017 BUZZ ALDRIN SPACE PIONEERING WINNER Mae Jemison, engineer, physician and the first African-American woman to travel to space in The glass awards were produced by the luxury Soneva Resorts Glass Art Studio in the Maldives. 5

8 ASSOCIATE WITH AN UNRIVALED NETWORK The partnership will deliver direct access to the Foundations and astronauts networks of global influencers, the space community, also heads of state, business leaders and high achievers/donors in education excellence. The relationship will drive collaboration with other high level sponsors. The world s press. The gala guest lists have included senators, past, current and future astronauts, CEOs of many companies including Silicon Valley innovators, private equity firms, investment firms, watch makers, fashion designers, plastic surgeons, airline founders (to name a few). The event is featured in the international, national and local Florida media. EXECUTIVES FROM COMPANIES THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED/SPONSORED: 7-Eleven, Action Aviation, Adcock Private Equity, Air Berlin, Amazon, American Airlines, American Defence International, Apex Foundation, Bigelow Aerospace, Blockbuster, Blue Origin, Delaware North, Google, Heron Preston, Horatio Algers, Harvard Business School, KPS Holdings, Le Frak Productions, Nasa, Nick Graham, Omega, Orlando Productions AV, Paypal, Pro Financial Services, Purdue University, Soneva, Space Florida Corporation, UTube, Virgin Galactic future-astronauts. Major sponsors will benefit from a unique outreach to 2m+ people of all ages with a positive and proactive presence across Buzz Aldrin s own social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) as well as those of the Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation (Facebook, Instagram.) 6

APOLLO GALA HOSPITALITY Sponsor dinner venue APOLLO SPONSOR DINNER The Friday night before the gala, there is an intimate and casual buffet dinner held just for major donors, sponsors and VIP

As well as a useful networking opportunity, this special evening is the perfect pre-gala setting and a truly unique opportunity to meet the honorary astronauts face to face and hear them swapping

9 APOLLO GALA HOSPITALITY Sponsor dinner venue APOLLO SPONSOR DINNER The Friday night before the gala, there is an intimate and casual buffet dinner held just for major donors, sponsors and VIP astronaut/nasa guests in the atmospheric Heroes and Legends Exhibition space at Kennedy Space Center. As well as a useful networking opportunity, this special evening is the perfect pre-gala setting and a truly unique opportunity to meet the honorary astronauts face to face and hear them swapping tales. APOLLO AFTER SHOW PARTY Held at a nearby hotel, sponsor and VIP guests are exclusively invited to a casual drinks party. A perfect time to wind down after the excitement of the gala and socialize a little more with other VIP guests and astronauts. Tales of Apollo 7 APOLLO BREAKFAST A casual, but private breakfast for sponsor guests, often attended by the gala s celebrity guests too. 7

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11 APOLLO GALA SPONSORSHIPS DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP POA Accepted on the basis that a financial donation is made to the Foundations. Sponsorships offering product-inkind are not accepted. Price on application. The diamond sponsor is given top billing of both the Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation AND the Apollo Anniversary Gala. In Association with the Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation. PLATINUM $75K/YR Highly prominent partner of the Apollo Anniversary Gala. Financial and tangible product in kind considered. GOLD $50K/YR A sponsorship featuring prominent branding, also a number of event tickets for maximum networking. Financial and product in kind considered. SILVER $25K/YR CORPORATE TABLE A cost-efficient option to both entertain 10 guests on an exclusive table of ten, but also benefit from a branding presence. This category is only available for corporations giving a financial donation of $25K (as opposed to product in kind) to the Foundations. BRONZE $10K A highly cost-efficient route to associate with an iconic event and send 1 representative to meet respective parties. DONOR MIN $5K For every donation of $5K, we will invite 2 under-served children or young scholars from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to attend the gala on your behalf. Whilst tickets to the gala are not included in this package, donors have the chance to communicate with the gala audience through a contribution to the guest gift bag and/or auction. 9

12 SPONSORSHIP DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE DONOR Sponsorship value On request $75K $50K $25K $10K Min $5K Max Number No limit No limit MARKETING RIGHTS DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE DONOR Rights to advertize Buzz Aldrin social media outreach Both Foundations' social media outreach Receive Giant Mars Map (Quantity) Below the line rights to association your brand Rights to use Official Event logo Gala tickets (complimentary) Option to host astronaut/nasa guest at table Tickets to Sponsor Dinner the night before Tickets to the Apollo After-show Tickets to Apollo Breakfast HOSPITALITY INC IN SPONSORSHIPS DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE DONOR Tickets for sale 10

13 YOUR PRODUCT ON APOLLO CELEBRATION COLLATERAL BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE DONOR Buzz Aldrin Space Foundation website Apollo Gala website main pages Apollo Gala website Sponsor page BASF Quarterly newsletter Advertorial BASF Quarterly newsletter Branding Apollo Gala Magazine Front page Apollo Gala Magazine 1 page advertorial Opportunity to purchase Opportunity to purchase Opportunity to purchase Apollo Gala Magazine sponsor page branding Gala Guest Gift Bag logo on bag Gala Guest Gift Bag Feature within bag Considered as feature in Gala auctions (live/silent) Stage branding Rocket photo Step & Repeat Branding on Gala Table PRODUCT PLACEMENT DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE DONOR Noted in special thanks 11

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THE 2017 ANNUAL APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY GALA

THE 2017 ANNUAL APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY GALA HELD UNDER THE APOLLO SATURN V ROCKET AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER JULY 15, 2017 1 Michael Collins & Buzz Aldrin Apollo 11 THE 48TH APOLLO 11 ANNIVERSARY GALA Every