2018 Walk4Hearing National Corporate Sponsorship ......West Windsor, NJ—Oct 14 Houston, TX—TBD Washington, DC—Oct 20 Philadelphia, PA—Oct 21 Brighton, MA—Oct 28 Mesa, AZ—Nov

For more information please visit walk4hearing.org or call Nancy Macklin at 301.657.2248 Extension 106

#screenURhearing • #Walk4Hearing

2018 Walk4Hearing National Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

WHY BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR?Sponsoring HLAA’s Walk4Hearing demonstrates your commitment to the hearing loss community. With Walks in 18 cities across the nation in the spring and fall, a Walk4Hearing sponsorship can connect you to more than 10,000 participants leading the way to increase awareness about hearing loss and hearing health.

Walk4Hearing participants are the very people who use your products and services. In addition to increasing your nationwide brand identity, sponsoring the event gives you the chance to make valuable face-to-face connections in communities throughout the country.

2018: A BRAND REFRESH!For those of you familiar with HLAA, we have made some exciting changes to the HLAA brand, including new logos for the corporate HLAA organization and its premier program, Walk4Hearing. A critical element of increasing brand awareness is consistency in all that we say and do. It is with that in mind that we are excited to introduce you to the new Walk4Hearing brand. The new Walk4Hearing logo now has a similar look and feel to HLAA. Presenting a more unified brand will help all the Walk4Hearing events raise even greater awareness to support people with hearing loss.

There is also a new name and fresh look for our popular bimonthly magazine, now named Hearing Life. All these changes are not without purpose; they are all part of a well-thought-out strategy to strengthen and build the HLAA brand.

“The advocacy work that HLAA does and the critical resources it offers create a tangible difference in the lives of people with hearing loss. That array of work is evident in Walk4Hearing events nationwide, which bring together local community members, area support services, and the latest technologies, all with the goal of raising awareness and promoting education about hearing loss issues.“

— Robert Engelke, Inventor of CapTel Captioned Telephone



WALK DAY EXPERIENCE IS UNFORGETTABLEThousands of walkers and hundreds of teams are formed each year, many of them support one person who brings their family and friends to the Walk. Here’s what happens at an HLAA Walk4Hearing:

J Everyone affected by hearing loss is empowered and inspired

J Lots of kids with hearing loss come and see there are others like themselves

J Parents come and share stories and resources

J People realize they are not alone with their hearing loss

J Walkers share their hearing loss journey

J Lifelong friendships are formed

J People get information they might not easily find anywhere else when national and local sponsors exhibit their products and services.

J People have fun!

CALL TO ACTION: GET YOUR HEARING CHECKED!This year, our call to action is Get Your Hearing Checked! Untreated hearing loss affects overall health in negative ways—falls, isolation, anxiety, depression, and now, a link between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.

HLAA’s Walk4Hearing is collaborating with local communities to promote the importance of hearing health and hearing screenings. Several Walk locations will provide a free hearing screening for walkers and provide information should they need to see an audiologist for further testing.

When Cheri’s family attended the Walk4Hearing in 2017, Cheri was excited to see that the Walk provided a hearing screening van. She encouraged her father to get his hearing screened. Cheri explained, “For years, my dad used the word “what” too often. Once the results confirmed his hearing loss, he was given the next steps of what to do. He visited an audiologist and purchased hearing aids. My dad is now able to join the conversation.”

Follow us on Twitter @Walk4Hearing and tweet #screenURhearing to let us know that you got your hearing checked or encouraged someone else to do so.



MONEY RAISED FROM THE WALK4HEARING SUPPORTS NATIONAL AND LOCAL PROGRAMS

National Programs: J Raise public awareness and

provides unbiased information about hearing health

J Support policies at the federal level that ensure hearing aid compatible and captioned phones, captioning on the internet, hearing access in public places and in airline travel, hearing access in public places, and much more

J Hold research symposia on relevant hearing loss issues

J Support those on their hearing journey, including parents of children with hearing loss

J Offer veterans free digital access to our award-winning magazine, Hearing Life

J Work with industry to ensure that products are accessible to people with hearing loss

J Provide consumer input to research

J Provide resource toolkits for the workplace and in medical settings

Local Programs J Captioning and hearing assistive

technology at HLAA Chapter meetings to make them accessible

J Scholarships toward college tuition for students with hearing loss

J Funds for hearing aids and devices for people who cannot afford them

SINCE 2006, WALK4HEARING

$13 million raised to impact national and

local programs

227 Walks

90,000 walkers

2017 WALK4HEARING

9,900 walkers

774 teams

$1.2 million raised for national and local programs

SOCIAL MEDIA

Walk4Hearing Facebook page plus 17 Walk pages

Twitter and Instagram too!

2017 WALK4HEARING.ORG

357,000unique visits per year

HLAA WALK4HEARING SPONSORS HAVE INCLUDED: AARP, Advanced Bionics, Beltone, CapTel, CaptionCall, ClearCaptions, Cochlear Americas, Hamilton CapTel, HearUSA, hi HealthInnovations, IBM, IntriCon, MED-EL, Phonak, Regal Entertainment Group, T-Mobile, Wells Fargo, Widex

J Installation of hearing assistive technology in public places so people have hearing access to enjoy community life the way everyone else does

J Seminars on coping with hearing loss for families

J Hold hearing health and technology seminars sponsored by HLAA Chapters and other community groups

A WIN FOR YOUR COMPANY!

J Brand recognition

J Sales leads and prospect generation

J Customer loyalty

J Hospitality opportunities

J Product and service brand campaigns

J National reach

J Volunteer integration

J Employee engagement

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES AN IMPACT!Funds raised from the HLAA Walk4Hearing are shared between the national organization and local HLAA Chapters, and local organizations or programs serving people with hearing loss (alliances). Money raised goes directly toward HLAA’s mission of providing assistance and resources for people with hearing loss as well as improving communication access, public policy, research, public awareness and service delivery related to hearing loss.



SPONSORSHIP LEVELS/BENEFITS

Core Benefits J Logo on Walk4Hearing website and

all signage J Recognition in Walk4Hearing media

releases, Hearing Life magazine and Hearing Life e-News

J Use of Walk4Hearing logo and use of “Official Walk4Hearing Sponsor” throughout the year in your company materials

J Opportunity to staff exhibit table at any or all of the Walk4Hearing locations

J Logo placement on Walk4Hearing marketing materials including the poster, T-shirts, and participant emails

J Sponsorship announcement on social media (2 times/year, April and September)

J NEW! Attend the Walk4Hearing Strategy Session for sponsors and HLAA leadership at the HLAA2018 Convention

In addition to the Core Benefits at left, your sponsorship also includes:

Premier $50,000+

J Two emails (spring and fall) exclusively promoting your company to registered walkers and donors

J Opportunity to submit an article about your company for publication in Hearing Life and Hearing Life e-News

J Opportunity to submit a 30-second video for social media related to your corporate story and why your company supports the Walk4Hearing

J Sponsorship of HLAA2018 Convention Walk4Hearing Luncheon with an opportunity to address Walk leaders

Platinum $35,000


J Opportunity to submit an article about your company for publication in Hearing Life & Hearing Life e-News


Diamond $25,000



J Web ad on Walk4Hearing page on hearingloss.org

Silver $15,000

J Host a webinar about your company, product or service

CONVENTION WALK4HEARINGJoin us at the HLAA2018 Convention Walk4Hearing in Minneapolis, MN! Nearly 100 attendees walked in Salt Lake City last year and we’re continuing the tradition at HLAA2018! Visit hearingloss.org/convention for more information.

2018 WALK4HEARING LOCATIONS:

Spring

May 12 Milwaukee, WI

May 12 Westchester/Rockland, NY

May 19 Milford, MI

May 19 New Britain, CT

June 9 Long Beach, CA

June 10 Littleton, CO

Fall

Sept 23 New York City, NY

Sept 30 Chicago, IL

Sept 30 Buffalo, NY

Oct 13 Louisville, KY

Oct 14 Cary, NC

Oct 14 San Diego, CA

Oct 14 West Windsor, NJ

TBD Houston, TX

Oct 20 Washington, DC

Oct 21 Philadelphia, PA

Oct 28 Brighton, MA

Nov 3 Mesa, AZ



CONTACT INFORMATION

____________________________________________________Company Name

____________________________________________________Contact Name

____________________________________________________Title

____________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________City, State, Zip Code

____________________________________________________Phone

____________________________________________________Fax

____________________________________________________Email

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

____________________________________________________Sponsorship Level

$ __________________

PAYMENT INFORMATIONWe are enclosing this contract with full payment for our Walk4Hearing sponsorship. If you need a receipt or invoice, please contact Nancy Macklin at [email protected].

Check enclosed made out to HLAA.

Charge to: American Express MasterCard Visa

____________________________________________________Card Number

____________________________________________________Exp. Date

____________________________________________________Security Code

____________________________________________________Cardholder Name

____________________________________________________Billing Address (if different than company address)

____________________________________________________Billing Address (continued)

____________________________________________________Authorized Signature

____________________________________________________Date

SUBMISSION INFORMATIONSubmit questions, forms, and payment to:HLAAATTN: Nancy Macklin, Director of External Affairs7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200Bethesda, MD 20814

301.657.2248 Extension [email protected]

For more information please visit walk4hearing.org.

2018 NATIONAL SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT



1 Are you planning to promote any special products or services at Walk4Hearing in 2018?

And if so, please tell us what they are so we can find more ways to help your promotion efforts!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2 Will you have a presence at all 18 Walks in 2018? If not, can you please indicate which Walks you plan

to attend? Milwaukee, WI—May 12 Westchester/

Rockland, NY—May 12 Milford, MI—May 19 New Britain, CT—May 19 Long Beach, CA—June 9 Littleton, CO—June 10

New York City, NY—Sept 23 Chicago, IL—Sept 30 Buffalo, NY—Sept 30 Louisville, KY—Oct 13 Cary, NC—Oct 14 San Diego, CA—Oct 14 West Windsor, NJ—Oct 14

Houston, TX—TBD Washington, DC—Oct 20 Philadelphia, PA—Oct 21 Brighton, MA—Oct 28 Mesa, AZ—Nov 3

3 Will you have a corporate team? If so, please provide the name of your team captain so we can

communicate with them regarding team captain resources, toolkits, and planning calendars.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

4 Please provide all necessary branding assets including your logo (color and b/w), brand guidelines,

messaging, and advertisements. Also, please provide your marketing or media point of contact so we can work with them this year to spread the word about your sponsorship!

___________________________________________________________________________________________

5 Please provide all social media accounts and hashtags that you would like us to reference when

promoting your organization.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

6 Will your employees be volunteering at the Walks? If so, please provide the name and contact

information for the volunteer coordinator at your organization so we can work with them to find the perfect opportunities that will help you achieve your employee engagement goals and objectives.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

7 Please let us know about special dates in 2018 that we should be aware of including but not limited to

company anniversary, founder’s day, special release dates, investor meetings, etc.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

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