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Respiratory Rally: A one-day conference for people

suffering from lung disease, their caregivers, and the health

care professionals who provide clinical care.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please join the

American Lung Association in

West Virginia for our second annual

Saturday, September 26, 2009

University of Charleston– School of Pharmacy

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About the Rally

Living well with lung disease can be a daily struggle. The

good news is that there are ways to manage the disease that

can lead to a better quality of life.

The Respiratory Rally is a one-day conference about

lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-

ease (COPD), asthma, black lung, lung cancer, and alpha-1

antitrypsin deficiency. Now in its second year in West Virginia,

the conference is planned and implemented by a team of

health professionals and community organizers who on the

front lines of this battle against lung health disparities, bring to

the target audience the essential message that it is possible

to live well with lung disease.

The Respiratory Rally is designed to:

• Provide an exchange of information that will give those

affected by lung disease the tools necessary for living

daily with lung disease.

• Teach management techniques that will empower

people with lung disease and their caregivers to live more

productive and fulfilling lives.

• Encourage social interaction between people who share

a common problem in an effort to decrease depression

and feelings of isolation and provide a more optimistic

view of life.

About the Organizers

The planners of the Respiratory Rally are healthcare

professionals and community members located in Greater

Charleston area. They are affiliated with such organizations

as the American Lung Association, Access Med, the Alpha-1

Foundation, CSL Behring, Kanawha Coalition for Community

Health Improvement, Thomas Health Systems, University of

Charleston’s School of Pharmacy, the Wellness Council of

West Virginia, the West Virginia Asthma Education and Pre-

vention Program, the West Virginia Comprehensive Cancer

Control Program, and West Virginia Senior Services.

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Sponsorship Information

Target Audience:

Approximately 100 lung disease patients, 100

family/friend care providers, and 100 healthcare

professionals

Track One Patient Goals:

• To provide an exchange of information for those

affected by lung disease to gain the necessary tools

for living daily with a chronic disease

• To provide social interaction with those sharing a

common problem in an effort to decrease depres-

sion and provide a more optimistic view of life

Track Two Professional Care Provider Goals:

• To provide health care professionals with the

knowledge and skills necessary to effectively treat

patients with lung disease

• To initiate a dialogue among healthcare

professionals in West Virginia on ways to improve

coordinated care and to better serve their patients

with lung disease

Track Three Caregiver Goals:

• To provide the family members and friends who

care for those with lung disease with comprehensive

and up-to-date information to help them assist the

patients on a daily basis

• To develop a system of support for the family

members and friends that promotes positive out-

comes for all who are effected by lung disease

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Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsorship: $2500

• Recognition on all marketing and media materials, as well as signage and

verbal recognition at the event

• Lunch table reservation for up to 10 representatives at event

• Full page ad in the event program

• Exhibit display at event

• Company/organization literature in participant packets for attendees

Gold Sponsorship: $1500

• Recognition on all marketing materials, as well as signage at the event

• Lunch table reservation for up to 6 representatives at event

• Ad in the event program

• Exhibit display at event

• Company/organization literature in participant packets for attendees

Silver Sponsorship: $1000

• Recognition on marketing materials, as well as signage at the event

• Lunch table reservation for up to 4 representatives at event

• Ad in the event program

• Exhibit display at event

Bronze Sponsorship: $500

• Recognition on marketing materials

• Ad in the event program

• Exhibit display at event

• Company/organization literature in participant packets for attendees

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Commitment Form

Yes, we would like to support the

Respiratory Rally. (Please check one of

the following levels and refer to page

four for benefit details):

◊ Platinum Sponsorship

◊ Gold Sponsorship

◊ Silver Sponsorship

◊ Bronze Sponsorship

Yes, I will help promote the event.

Please send _____ posters and _____brochures.

Organization:

Contact Name:

Title:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: Fax:

Email:

Checks should be made payable to the American Lung Association in WV with

“Respiratory Rally” in notation. Mail or fax commitment form to:

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Kelli Caseman, ALAWV

415 Dickinson St., Charleston, WV

25301

Phone: 304.342.6600 Fax: 342.6600

Email: kcaseman@lunginfo.org