1. Proposal Date and | Name Here Optional

2. Autism Spectrum Disorders are characterized by:
Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders caused by a combination of genes and environmental influences. ASD can be mild or severe, and is characterized
by social and communication challenges, as well as repetitive behaviors.
Autism Spectrum Disorders are characterized by:
Social challenges
Communication difficulties
Repetitive behaviors

3. Our mission is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders.
We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism;
to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society;
and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.
It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing
pieces of the puzzle.

4. Diagnosed with autism this year than with
More children will be
Diagnosed with autism this year than with
AIDS, diabetes and cancer COMBINED.
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 68 children born today.
Despite the high prevalence and growing health care costs associated with caring for a child with autism, autism research receives less than 5% of the research funding of many other less prevalent childhood diseases.

5. 450,000 family members, friends, and corporate team members walking in 90 walks across the country
Friends and family who donate to each walk increases the reach ten-fold
Our typical walker is years old, and engaged in his or her community

6. Become a Regional Sponsor of Autism Speaks
Each Walk Now for Autism Speaks incorporates an autism service provider Resource Fair in which local nonprofit and for-profit organizations exhibit their services and resources for our families.
By sponsoring our Resource Fairs, Suntrust would make an immediate impression on our families of its support for our community in a very practical way.

7. There are 19 Walk Now with Autism Speaks events in our Southeast region in 2014 providing a great opportunity to position your brand with an extremely loyal and passionate audience of over 100,000 participants in one year alone. A
Doral, FL B
Ft Lauderdale, FL C
Richmond, VA D
Daytona Beach, FL E
Tampa, FL F
Port St. Lucie, FL G
Orlando, FL H
Nashville, TN I
New Orleans, LA J
Jacksonville, FL K
Raleigh, NC L
Charlotte, NC M
Atlanta, GA N
Jacksonville, AL O
Little Rock, AR P
Estero, FL Q
Palm Beach, FL R
Washington, DC S
Baltimore, MD

8. Position your brand through multiple media venues and consistent exposure to an extremely loyal and passionate audience of over 100,000 participants.
Company banner at every Resource Fair in the region
Company logo on over 15,000 t-shirts
Company logo on over 100,000 brochures and 20,000 posters
Company logo on all supporting print ads
Company logo on at least 2 Facebook postings to 25,000 local Facebook fans
Audio mention during radio promotional campaign
Company spokesperson radio interview at any and all events
Company speaker at all events
Company signage at all events
Company tent at all events for sampling, couponing, etc.
Company fundraising team in all events

9. Estimated Sponsorship Value: $150,000

11. Your Community by Example
Positive public image by supporting a cause that greatly affects the local community
Opportunity to educate employees about the fastest growing developmental disorder
Demonstrating support for staff members who are affected by autism
Boosting morale among employees
Your Community by Example
Investment: $100,000

12. It must become everyone’s cause.
Thank you so much for making it yours.