FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Douglass E. Pace, Chair Stonehill Chase Stockon, Immediate Past-Chair Panther International Brian Adcock Adcock Financial Stephen J. Csenge Csenge Advisory Group Erin C. Elser Majesty Title Services, LLC April Lufriu Lufriu Marble Jarett Rieger, Institute Chair Ali St. Cyr Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate Services Laura Walsh Laura Walsh Events Jason Woody, President & CEO Lions Eye Institute Diana Zubrowski MassMutual INSTITUTE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jarett Rieger, Chair Kimberly Murray, Immediate Past-Chair Brian Springer Daniel James Scott Tampa Bay Technology Forum Kevin R. Shukur BBVA Compass Bank Benjamin K. Lambright, MD West Coast Eye Institute Neel R. Desai, MD The Eye Institute of West Florida Jason K. Woody, President & CEO Lions Eye Institute Ronald A. Christaldi, Esq. Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP Mike Suarez Tampa City Councilman Jose E. Valiente, CPA Community Leader Margie Franklin Lutz-Land O Lakes Lions Club Douglass E. Pace Stonehill Ed Sutton Sutton Wealth Felicia Harvey Amgen Capability Center Andrew McIntosh Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP Dear Friends of Lions Eye Institute, We invite you to join us at the 12 th annual Lions Eye Ball: An Optical Illusion on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel. This year s Lions Eye Ball celebrates the Lions Eye Institute s 45 years of service in the community and our commitment to set new standards for ocular endeavors that will improve visual outcomes and quality of life for those who are blind or visually impaired. We hope you will join us to be a part of a team that gives the gift of sight by providing ocular tissue to individuals who cannot afford sight-saving surgery. Your generosity will ensure that we accomplish this mission and continue to fulfill Helen Keller s challenge to be Knights of the blind in this crusade against darkness. Thank you in advance for joining us at the 2018 Lions Eye Ball! We look forward to seeing you in September. Sincerely, Douglass E. Pace Foundation Board Chair Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research Foundation 1410 North 21 st Street, Tampa, FL 33605 I p: 813-289-1200 f: 813-289-1800 w: lionseyeinstitute.org THE SCIENCE OF SIGHT. THE GIFT OF VISION.
The Mission is Critical: TOGETHER WE CAN TRANSFORM LIVES Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. Helen Keller The mission of the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research is to set new standards for ocular endeavors that will improve visual outcomes and quality of life for those who are blind or visually impaired. We are one of the largest combined eye banks and ocular research centers in the world. Since our inception in 1973, we have given the gift of sight to over 130,000 men, women and children and 50,000 ocular globes for research making an impact felt around the world. Proceeds from Lions Eye Ball: Enable our Ocular Research Center to conduct research to prevent, arrest or delay the progression of blinding eye diseases. Support the process by which we recover and ensure that ocular tissue is safe for transplantation. Transform lives by ensuring that all individuals who need a corneal transplant can receive one regardless of their ability to afford the sight-saving surgery. 45 Visionary Years: Who: Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research What: Lions Eye Ball: An Optical Illusion When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Where: Tampa Airport Marriott, 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, FL 33607 Time: Lions Eye Ball: An Optical Illusion begins at 6:00 PM Why: Lions Eye Ball: An Optical Illusion brings together friends, community and business leaders, ophthalmic specialists and surgeons to raise funds for the sight-saving and lifeenhancing work of The Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research. Attire: Black tie optional. For inspiration, visit our Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/lionseyefoundation Sponsorship and Tickets: To sponsor a table or purchase tickets online: eyeball.ticket.qtego.net To sponsor a table or purchase tickets by mail, make checks payable to Lions Eye Institute Foundation and mail to: Lions Eye Institute Foundation, 1410 North 21 st Street, Tampa, FL 33605
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor (exclusive) - $25,000 with two bottles of Champagne at each table Presenting sponsor recognition and eight seats for exclusive luncheon prior to Lions Eye Ball Name recognition in confirmation packet sent to all corporate and individual sponsors Speaking role in the Lions Eye Ball program Horizon Sponsor - $15,000 with two bottles of Champagne at each table Four seats for exclusive luncheon prior to Lions Eye Ball Name recognition in confirmation packet sent to all corporate and individual sponsors Line of Vision - Live Auction Sponsor (exclusive) - $10,000 Exclusive underwriting opportunity for the live auction, including logo on bidder paddles and mobile auction technology Line of Sight - Video Sponsor (exclusive) - $7,500 Exclusive underwriting opportunity for Lions Eye Ball sponsor video, including prominent appearance in video
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Photo-Booth Underwriter (exclusive) - $6,000 Logo recognition on custom photo border printed on all guest photo souvenirs Field of View Sponsor - $5,000 Prominent recognition in new sponsor video Gift of Sight Sponsor - $3,500 Recognition in new sponsor video Interactive Photo Display - $3,000* Two seats to Lions Eye Ball, includes invitation to Create an interactive photo-op for guests at the pre-event reception, a great opportunity to feature your product in partnership with the mission of Lions Eye Institute *For more information on this marketing opportunity, contact JLBielon@lionseyeinstitute.org VIP Tickets - $1,000 Two seats to Lions Eye Ball, includes invitation to Name or logo on the Lions Eye Institute s Facebook page and event website
. 2018 Sponsorship Participation Form Donor listing (for signage) Main contact Title Company name Address City State Zip Phone Email Sponsorship Opportunities: $25,000 $10,000 $6,000 $3,500 $1,000 Presenting (exclusive) - 16 tickets to Lions Eye Ball Live Auction (exclusive) - 16 tickets to Lions Eye Ball Photo-Booth Underwriter (exclusive) - 8 tickets to Lions Eye Ball Gift of Sight - 8 tickets to Lions Eye Ball cocktail hour and dinner VIP Guests - 2 tickets to Lions Eye Ball $15,000 $7,500 $5,000 $3,000 $250 Horizon - 16 tickets to Lions Eye Ball cocktail hour and dinner Video (exclusive) - 16 tickets to Lions Eye Ball Field of View - 8 tickets to Lions Eye Ball Interactive Photo Display - 2 tickets to Lions Eye Ball + marketing benefits Individual Tickets - 1 ticket to Lions Eye Ball Make a Gift to Restore Sight and Support Ocular Innovation through Research (donation only - no tickets included) $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $150 I cannot attend, but would like to support the Lions Eye Institute Foundation with a contribution of $ Payment Information (please select one): Total sponsorship commitment $ Please invoice me on Check made payable to Lions Eye Institute Foundation enclosed Please charge my credit card Account number Expiration date CVV Type Name as it appears on card Billing address for credit card Billing zip Signature Please send your completed form and high-resolution company logo to JL Bielon at: The Lions Eye Institute Foundation, 1410 North 21 st Street, Tampa, FL 33605 or email JLBielon@lionseyeinstitute.org Questions? Call JL Bielon at 813-289-1200 LION S EYE INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPLANT AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3), FEDERAL TAX ID #01-0843838. OUR REGISTRATION # CH21980 IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES ON THEIR WEBSITE (www.800helpfla.com) BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800) 435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.