General Session (LUNCH)

Cure is a word that is more than a hope – it is a reality!

General Session Agenda Networking Lunch REMEMBER - Luminaria Ceremony & HOH speaker State of Relay Research Presentation Advocacy – ACS CAN 5 D’s Movement Strategy National Team Partners

. Hero of Hope

Your information here. Luminaria Ceremony

State of Relay Insert Region, Division and/or National State of Relay #s here National State of Relay presentation with notes can be found on the HP page of RelayForLife.org or the HP Relay page of the Link. Note: Division State of Relay figures will be after Summit Oct th

Research The research program at your American Cancer Society

Did you know? ACS dedicates more money to cancer research than any other private, not for profit, non- governmental funder of cancer research in the US Since the research program began in 1946 we have awarded more than $3.4 Billion

USA Cancer Research Funding Government: (National Cancer Institute) $4.2 Billion American Cancer Society: more than $100 Million per year

Who decides what to fund? Council determines pay line based on ratings and budget Peer Review Committees rate all applications

Example: RANKNAME 1 Smith 1 Smith 2 Doe 3 Jones 3 Jones 4 Brown 4 Brown 5 Davis 5 Davis 6 White 6 White 7 Hill PayLine

Many grants are approved for funding; only about 13% are funded each year. Pay-if funds become available for those grants that are approved, but could not be funded due to budget restraints, we currently have more than 123 totaling more than $74,681,000

ACS Research Achievements Role in every major advance against cancer High citation in drug patents 42 Nobel Laureates (The Highest accolade of scientific achievement)

Has ACS research impacted lives ? Bone Marrow Transplant

Has ACS research impacted lives? The Breast Cancer Gene

Has ACS Research Impacted Lives? Gleevec, Femara, Avastin

Do you know? A child who has been cured of leukemia? A man whose prostate cancer was detected by the PSA test? A woman who gets Pap smears & mammograms? Then you know someone who has benefited from research supported by the American Cancer Society.

Research Specific to High Plains Division as of July 1, 2009 Hawaii (no grants) Kansas (5 grants; Total: $3,150,000) Missouri (19 grants; Total: $11,116,000) Nebraska (2 grants; Total: $40,000) Oklahoma (6 grants; Total: $2,566,000) Texas (55 grants; Total: $31,756,166) $48,628,166 total funding for the High Plains Division (87 grants)

Research Gives us….

ACS CAN Insert National Division Regional Info here

ACS CAN Recruitment Make a difference – Get involved!

5 D’s Strategies Fundraising Development Mission Development Survivor Development Leadership Development Team Development

Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life National Team Program

What is the National Team Program? The National Team Program is designed to recognize, support, and further develop volunteerism and philanthropy in the corporate and organizational community through involvement in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life nationwide.

The Value of Relay For Employers/Organizations Community presence and recognition in the fight against cancer. Leadership and team development for employees or members. Executive validation of nationwide philanthropic and volunteer efforts of employees. Outreach of health & wellness programs, survivor and caregiver support to employees or members and their families.

Growth of the National Corporate Team Program Donations 2002 – 4 companies 2003 – 6 companies 2004 – 10 companies 2005 – 17 companies 2006 – 28 companies 2007 – 37 companies companies Teams 2002 – $800K 2003 – $1.5 million 2004 – $3 million 2005 – $5 million 2006 – $10 million 2007 – $15 million $18 million

Non-Corporate Team Partners Clubs and Organizations Youth Partners

National Team Program Member* Benefits Co-branded banner for on-site recognition at the individual events. Logo on RFL National Team Program website page. Listing in the “Relay For Life National Year End Report.” Members are recognized at the Annual National Relay Leadership Conference. Co-branded Web site Team Page. ACS National and Local Relationship Managers to present all Society programs to members. * Not all benefits apply to Youth Partners

National Recognition Example

Local Recognition Example

Things to Remember NTP members receive sponsorship benefits only if they choose to be sponsor at your local event. All member teams are entitled to the appropriate recognition (co-branded banner, etc.) no matter what their size.

How do I learn about NTP Partners? National Team Program Page RelayForLife.org/relay/ntp National Team Corporate Program RelayForLife.org/relay/nctp National Team Non-Corporate Program RelayForLife.org/relay/nonctp

Fact Sheets

Promo Fliers

Important Reminders The National Team Program is not a sponsorship program. Partners have agreed to promote Relay For Life among their employees/members. However, the extent of that promotion varies and the employees/members are not required to participate. Read the Fact Sheet before approaching the member.