CHOOSE A SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
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COMMUNITY IMPACT SPONSOR - $10,000 Sponsorship (1 Opportunity)
- One team entry for up to 25 members, including: 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 4 alternates plus a “Pay-it-forward” team entry for an area nonprofit ($3,000 value).
- Participation in Eye Dotting Opening Ceremony and recognition at Closing Ceremony
- Festival t-shirts (25 max)
- Priority team tent location with VIP Package (Sponsor supplies tent)
- Space for information booth
- Private Tour & reception at brand new WNC Bridge Foundation facility in Fall 2021
- Logo on marketing material and products such as banners, t-shirts, posters, press releases, e-blasts, and printed items
- Featured as 5th Annual Community Impact Sponsor of 2021 Drums & Dragons event on 2 websites, 2 Facebook pages, Instagram, and in any radio or press coverage
- 8 event sponsor recognition announcements
- Speaking opportunity on day of event
* 1 minute promo video to be featured on day of event + 3-5 min speaking opportunity at event - 12 VIP on-site parking passes
PLATINUM DRAGON SPONSOR - $5,000 Sponsorship (3 Opportunities)
- One team entry for up to 25 team members, including: 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 4 alternates ($1,500 value)
- Access to VIP area at event
- Space for information booth
- Logo on marketing material and products such as banners, t-shirts, posters, press releases, e-blasts, and print
- Logo and links on website and social media
- Logo prominently displayed on race scoreboard and festival banner
- 5 event sponsor recognition announcements
- Speaking opportunity at the event
- 5 VIP on-site parking passes
GOLD DRAGON SPONSOR - $3,000 Sponsorship (3 Opportunities)
- One team entry for up to 25 team members, including: 20 paddlers, 1 drummer, 4 alternates ($1,500 value)
- Logo on marketing material and products such as banners, t-shirts, posters, press releases, e-blasts, and printed items
- Logo and links on website and social media
- Logo prominently displayed on race scoreboard and festival banner
- 3 event sponsor recognition announcements
- 2 VIP on-site parking passes
SILVER DRAGON SPONSOR - $1,500 Sponsorship
- Priority team registration
- Logo on marketing material and products such as banners, t-shirts, posters, press releases, e-blasts, and printed items
- Logo and links on websites and social media
- Logo prominently displayed on race scoreboard and festival banner
- 2 event sponsor recognition announcements
BRONZE DRAGON SPONSOR - $500 Sponsorship
- Logo on marketing material and products such as banners, t-shirts, posters, press releases, e-blasts, and printed items
- Logo and links on websites and social media
- Logo prominently displayed on race scoreboard and festival banner
- 1 event sponsor recognition announcement
FINISH LINE SPONSOR $500
- Listed as an event sponsor on select collateral materials, including signage and shirts
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- Signage displayed at the finish line*
- One member of your organization will sound the horn to start the final race of the festival
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
AWARD CEREMONY SPONSOR $500
- Listed as an event sponsor on select collateral materials, including signage and shirts
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- Signage displayed at the ceremony*
- One member of your organization will help present awards
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR $500
- Listed as an event sponsor on select collateral materials, including signage and shirts
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- Signage displayed at the photo booth*
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT SPONSOR $750
- Listed as an event sponsor on select collateral materials, including signage and shirts
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- One vehicle/watercraft to be displayed at a previously agreed upon location on the festival grounds during the event*
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR $800
- Listed as an event sponsor on select collateral materials, including signage and shirts
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- Signage displayed at the stage*
- One member of your organization will help present awards
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
PATRON SPONSOR $300 (Multiple Opportunities Available)
- Promotion in the Drums & Dragons e-newsletter, on our WNC Bridge Foundation and Drums & Dragons websites and on our two social media platforms
- 15-second profile to be read during the festival by the Master of Ceremonies
- Signage displayed at park entrance
We are additionally in need of in-kind donations (forklift to move boats in/out of water, auction items, gift baskets, food for our 70+ event volunteers, + much more!) in order to successfully put on this year’s event.
For a complete list of needed-in-kind donation items, please visit: https://drumsanddragons.org/donate-now/
To find out more email dragons@wncbridge.org or call Angelica Archer, Event Director @ 828-777-2827
ABOUT 5TH ANNUAL DRUMS & DRAGONS CAMPAIGN
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Drums & Dragons brings a unique and heartwarming fundraising experience to Asheville, North Carolina, all to benefit area non-profits and the ongoing work of WNC Bridge Foundation. WNC Bridge Foundation is offering the following ways to get involved in our 5th Anniversary, one-of-a-kind fundraiser: 1. Participate in our virtual event to stay well, earn incentives & prizes, and help support this tremendous cause! 2. Pay just $75 per person for your seat in the boat. Form or Join an existing team & get ready to race!(Must have a minimum of 15 paddlers and a drummer to keep rhythm, minimum age to participate is 15+. Professional Steerer provided.) 3. Buy your boat today!$1,500 registration donation includes registration for up to 20 paddlers, 2 alternates, a drummer, and a provided steerer. * $1,500 "Buy your boat" registration donation applies only to “buy now” registrations. Deadline for all boat registrations is Monday, August 16th. 4. Club teams can participate at the discounted rate of $1,000 for their boat.Just complete registration steps and select club team registration at checkout. Prizes will be awarded for Top Individual & Team Fundraisers, Greatest number of steps taken (virtual-only), Greatest Individual / Team Spirit, and more! 
Peer-to-Peer fundraising has been at the heart of our mission since we started Drums & Dragons 5 years ago. It is in large part how we have been able to raise over $136,000 for 16 area non-profits in that time. With their proceeds, non-profits have been able to: 
- Purchase handicapped-accessible vans to transport developmentally challenged clients to their medical appointments or to enjoyable group outings.
- Procure a new orthotics & prosthetics mobile fitting/adjustment unit so they can travel to remote areas to assist their patients.
- And so much more!!!
Check out this year's four benefitting non-profits! 
YOU, too, can be an Ambassador for Drums & Dragons!Super easy! All you need to do is: 1. Register for the event. 2. Add a picture to your fundraising page. 3. Tell potential donors why these causes are important to you. 4. Share your fundraising page on your social media, email, and in chat groups... the more you raise, the more awesome incentives you earn! 5. If your employer has a matching gift program, check with your human resources department to see if they will add to your & your colleague's support. 6. Log your activity to win e-medals & prizes. Fundraising milestone incentives:(please note colors may vary based on availability)
Need help converting your activities to steps? Use this handy chart!(right click or hold photo to download to your device)
How many steps in a mile? An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile and 10,000 steps would be almost 5 miles.
Drums & Dragons brings a unique and heartwarming fundraising experience to Asheville, North Carolina, all to benefit area non-profits and the ongoing work of WNC Bridge Foundation.
WNC Bridge Foundation is offering the following ways to get involved in our 5th Anniversary, one-of-a-kind fundraiser:
1. Participate in our virtual event to stay well, earn incentives & prizes, and help support this tremendous cause!
2. Pay just $75 per person for your seat in the boat. Form or Join an existing team & get ready to race!
(Must have a minimum of 15 paddlers and a drummer to keep rhythm, minimum age to participate is 15+. Professional Steerer provided.)
3. Buy your boat today!
$1,500 registration donation includes registration for up to 20 paddlers, 2 alternates, a drummer, and a provided steerer.
* $1,500 "Buy your boat" registration donation applies only to “buy now” registrations. Deadline for all boat registrations is Monday, August 16th.
4. Club teams can participate at the discounted rate of $1,000 for their boat.
Just complete registration steps and select club team registration at checkout.
Prizes will be awarded for Top Individual & Team Fundraisers, Greatest number of steps taken (virtual-only), Greatest Individual / Team Spirit, and more!
Peer-to-Peer fundraising has been at the heart of our mission since we started Drums & Dragons 5 years ago. It is in large part how we have been able to raise over $136,000 for 16 area non-profits in that time. With their proceeds, non-profits have been able to:
- Purchase handicapped-accessible vans to transport developmentally challenged clients to their medical appointments or to enjoyable group outings.
- Procure a new orthotics & prosthetics mobile fitting/adjustment unit so they can travel to remote areas to assist their patients.
- And so much more!!!
Check out this year's four benefitting non-profits!
Fundraising milestone incentives:
(please note colors may vary based on availability)
How many steps in a mile? An average person has a stride length of approximately 2.1 to 2.5 feet. That means that it takes over 2,000 steps to walk one mile and 10,000 steps would be almost 5 miles.
