A Kentucky Derby Gala

Join us in making a lasting impact at the Run for Respite-A Kentucky Derby Gala! This elegant evening will feature live entertainment, dancing, and a special indoor horse race where sponsors race wooden horses creatively decorated by their teams. Guests can also bet on winning horses for chances to win great prizes. The event brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and businesses united in supporting those affected by cancer.

Run for Respite Sponsorship Opportunities

Our Sponsorship packages include tickets to the gala, opportunities for company recognition, and a variety of additional benefits that enhance your experience!

Explore the complete list of Sponsorship Opportunities or expand the sections below to submit your sponsorship agreement.

 
 
 
 

    • Premier recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the gala

    • Your own custom racehorse in the Run for Respite Race

    • Two VIP tables (16 guests) with prime seating

    • Exclusive VIP parking for your guests

    • Company logo prominently displayed on all gala materials, including invitations, gala signage, gala program, and gala website, with exclusive link to your company website

    • Full-page logo color ad on the back of the event program

    • Acknowledgment in the pre-gala and post-gala press release and social media

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship during the gala

    • Exclusive opportunity to address guests during the gala

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

    • Your own custom racehorse in the Run for Respite Race

    • One VIP table (8 guests) with premium seating

    • Company logo featured on gala signage, on the gala website, and in pre-gala and post-gala social media

    • Full-page color ad in the gala program

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship during the gala

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

    • One VIP table (8 guests) with reserved seating

    • Company logo featured on the gala website and select signage

    • Recognition in gala program and social media

    • Half-page color ad in the gala program

    • Verbal acknowledgment during the gala

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

    • Four gala tickets (half table)

    • Company logo featured on the gala website

    • Recognition in the gala program

    • Quarter-page color ad in the gala program

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

    • Two gala tickets

    • Recognition in gala program

    • Company logo listed on the gala website

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

 
 

If you or your company cannot attend but want to support our mission, we hope that you will consider one of the following sponsorship levels.

    • Company logo featured exclusively on signage prominently located at the band stage

    • Recognition in gala program and social media

    • Verbal acknowledgement during the gala

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

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    • Recognition in gala program and social media

    • Company logo featured exclusively on signage prominently located at the Derby-themed photo booth

    • Company logo listed on the gala website

    • Recognition in gala program

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement

    • Company logo featured exclusively on select gala signage

    • Recognition in gala program

    Submit Sponsorship Agreement