Take a Step Toward Charity!
This is the second annual Smyrna 5K. The race will also be a part of The Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series which is a series of 400+ Georgia running events that take place throughout the year. Runners can travel to unique and different locations throughout the state and experience fun and different running events, while seeing new places and sights.
Proceeds from the race will go toward the various programs supported by the Smyrna Optimist Club and the Smyrna Public Safety Foundation. That’s right, these two long time Smyrna Organizations have teamed up to support the Smyrna Community and most importantly its youth.
In case you aren’t familiar with these organizations....
The Optimist Club has been a member of the Smyrna community for over 50 years with the purpose of developing optimism, promoting an active interest in good government and civic affairs, inspiring respect for law, promoting patriotism and to aid and encourage the development of youth.
These goals are accomplished through numerous programs organized and participated in by the Optimist Club throughout the year. These include:
- Youth Oratorical Contest
- Read by Grade Three
- Calvary Children’s Home
- Respect for Law/Respect for Firefighters Breakfast
- Tri-Star Sports
- “Flippin for Kids” Annual Pancake Breakfast
- The Optimist Junior Golf Competition
- Smyrna Optimist Baseball
- Santa House
- Adopt-a-Mile
- Adopt-a-Trail (Silver Comet)
- Prayer Breakfast
- H.A.V.E.N. Academy
The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation was founded with a mission to encourage and strengthen the partnership between the Community and its Public Safety Personnel.
Supporting the SPSF just makes sense. Why? It is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who live, work, or play in the City of Smyrna and surrounding communities and to generate growth within those communities.
To that end, the SPSF raises revenue to fund a variety of programs, including:
- Shop with a Hero: Assists local disadvantaged youth by police officers, firefighters, and military personnel taking these children shopping during the holiday season.
- Benevolent Fund Provides financial support for public safety employees (and/or their families) injured or killed in the line of duty.
- Community Outreach Programs: Funds such programs as CPR training, child car-seat safety, neighborhood visits, and others to foster community relationships with residents.
- Annual Public Safety Awards: This event recognizes and rewards those Smyrna firefighters and police officer heroes who demonstrate exception skill, expertise, innovation, bravery, and commitment to keeping Smyrna safe.
- Equipment: Purchases needed equipment and provides training to keep Smyrna’s Public Safety employees performing at the highest level of productivity.
- Preparedness: Offers training and programs related to disaster relief and support.
Thank you for your consideration of sponsorship.
Event Description
Event Name: Smyrna 5K: Take a Step Toward Charity!
Location: Race starts on Banks Street and concludes in front of City Hall and the Market Village.
Date: 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 5, 2016
Main Events: 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) road race
Other Activities: Computerized race results. Awards ceremony for all division winners in 5K.
Purpose: To put on a quality athletic event and raise money for Smyrna Optimist Club’s and Smyrna Public Safety Foundation’s programs.
T-shirts: Quality T-shirts given to all participants.
Sponsorship Benefits
This event will provide opportunity for sponsors to:
- Participate in a community activity
- Support an event that benefits a worthwhile cause.
Sponsorship Levels
Title - $5,000 tax deductible donation (Only one sponsorship at this level)
- Corporate name and/or logo prominently imprinted on T-shirts
- Sponsor name prominent in all public relations and informational
- Corporate name and logo on event entry forms
- Logo and web link on race webpage
- Display Table at Registration and post-race awards
- 25 free race entries
- 25 complimentary T- shirts
Gold - $2,500 tax deductible donation
- Corporate name and/or logo imprinted on T-shirts
- Sponsor name in all public relations and informational packages
- Corporate name and logo on event entry forms
- Logo and web link on race webpage
- Display Table at Registration and post-race awards
- 15 free race entries
- 15 complimentary T- shirts
Silver - $1,500 tax deductible donation
- Corporate name and/or logo imprinted on T-shirts
- Sponsor name all public relations and informational packages
- 10 free race entries
- 10 complimentary t-shirts
- Display Table at Registration and post-race awards
Bronze - $500 tax deductible donation
- Corporate name imprinted on T-shirts
- Display Table at Registration and post-race awards
- Corporate name and logo on event entry forms
- 5 free race entries
If you have any additional questions, please contact Will Cromie at (404) 433-6609 with the Smyrna Optimist Group.
