Courage

vision

empowerment

Resilienceawakening

inspiration

DeDiCation

passion

speCial guest J .r. mar tinez

From All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

women against ms

Resilience

the wams (women against ms) luncheon is a nationwide educational and fundraising event that helps to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis and the national ms society while creating an inspiring, motivational and empowering environment for people in the Capital District. the goal of the wams luncheon is simple – to raise funds and empower each other to create a better future for those living with ms while acknowledging and encouraging the advancement of local philanthropists, community leaders and volunteers.

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

photos by Joan heFFler, Creative expressions photography

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with speCial guest

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

women against ms

J.R. MartinezFrom All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, inspiration and exhilaration – a one-of-a-kind event in the Capital region to benefit the national ms society!

FRiday, noveMbeR 4, 2016Hilton Garden inn, 235 Hoosick st, Troy, ny 12180

11:30 a.m. – networking & celebrity Meet-and-Greet12:30 p.m. – luncheon

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

2016women against ms

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

®

Resilience

J.R. MaRtinez

actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WaMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

Born in 1983 in Louisiana, J.R. moved to arkansas and then Georgia, where he played football and had aspirations of making it to the nFL. after high school, he joined the army in September, 2002 and six months later was deployed to iraq. a month later J.R. was driving a humvee when it hit a roadside bomb. trapped inside, JR suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery undergoing 34 surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his recovery, he was asked to speak to another burn patient. J.R. realized he had a positive impact and decided to use his own experiences to help others.

in 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three month story arc for his character developed into a three year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on aBC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the new York times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit,” a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome. the Women against MS (WaMS) Luncheon Committee is pleased to bring J.R. Martinez to the 2016 Luncheon on november 4, 2016.

Women against Ms is proud to present:

$5,000 Platinum corporate sponsorship

• Opportunity for a private meet and greet with RJ Mitte

• Premier logo presence in a comprehensive media campaign including PSas on WnYt news Channel 13 and print ads in the times Union

• Logo placement in print media

• 10 tickets to attend luncheon

• Logo on WaMS invitation

• Logo and full page ad in program book in a premier location (inside cover or back cover)

• Company logo on table tent

• Logo placement on Upstate new York Chapter website with link to your company web site

• Recognition from the podium at the luncheon

• Opportunity to network with Capital Region business women

• Opportunity to insert coupon advertisement, and promotional item into event gift bags (quantity 400)

J.R. MartinezFrom

All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, inspiration and exhilaration – a one-of-a-kind event in the Capital region to benefit the national ms society!

FRiday, noveMbeR 4, 2016Hilton Garden inn, 235 Hoosick st, Troy, ny 12180

11:30 a.m. – networking & celebrity Meet-and-Greet12:30 p.m. – luncheon

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

2016women against ms

$3,000 Gold corporate sponsorship

• Premier logo presence in a comprehensive media campaign including print ads in the times Union

• eight tickets to attend luncheon

• Logo on WaMS invitation as sponsor

• Logo and half page ad in program book

• Company logo on table tent

• Logo placement on Upstate new York Chapter website with link to your company web site

• Recognition from the podium at the luncheon

• Opportunity to network with Capital Region business women

• Opportunity to insert coupon advertisement, and promotional item into event gift bags (quantity 400)

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

®

Resilience

J.R. MartinezFrom

All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

J.R. MaRtinez

actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WaMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

Born in 1983 in Louisiana, J.R. moved to arkansas and then Georgia, where he played football and had aspirations of making it to the nFL. after high school, he joined the army in September, 2002 and six months later was deployed to iraq. a month later J.R. was driving a humvee when it hit a roadside bomb. trapped inside, JR suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery undergoing 34 surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his recovery, he was asked to speak to another burn patient. J.R. realized he had a positive impact and decided to use his own experiences to help others.

in 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three month story arc for his character developed into a three year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on aBC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the new York times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit,” a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome. the Women against MS (WaMS) Luncheon Committee is pleased to bring J.R. Martinez to the 2016 Luncheon on november 4, 2016.

Women against Ms is proud to present:

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, inspiration and exhilaration – a one-of-a-kind event in the Capital region to benefit the national ms society!

FRiday, noveMbeR 4, 2016Hilton Garden inn, 235 Hoosick st, Troy, ny 12180

11:30 a.m. – networking & celebrity Meet-and-Greet12:30 p.m. – luncheon

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

2016women against ms

$2,000 celebrity Underwriter

• Premier company listing placement in a comprehensive media campaign including print ads in the times Union

• Six tickets to attend luncheon

• Logo placement on WaMS invitation next to RJ Mitte’s photo indicating your firm as celebrity underwriter (maximum of four sponsor logos at this level)

• Listing and quarter page ad in program book

• Company name listed on table tent

• Company listing on Upstate new York Chapter website with link to your company web site

• Recognition from the podium at the luncheon

• Opportunity to network with Capital Region business women

• Opportunity to insert coupon advertisement, and promotional item into gift bags (quantity 400)

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

®

Resilience

J.R. MartinezFrom

All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

J.R. MaRtinez

actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WaMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

Born in 1983 in Louisiana, J.R. moved to arkansas and then Georgia, where he played football and had aspirations of making it to the nFL. after high school, he joined the army in September, 2002 and six months later was deployed to iraq. a month later J.R. was driving a humvee when it hit a roadside bomb. trapped inside, JR suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery undergoing 34 surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his recovery, he was asked to speak to another burn patient. J.R. realized he had a positive impact and decided to use his own experiences to help others.

in 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three month story arc for his character developed into a three year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on aBC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the new York times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit,” a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome. the Women against MS (WaMS) Luncheon Committee is pleased to bring J.R. Martinez to the 2016 Luncheon on november 4, 2016.

Women against Ms is proud to present:

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, inspiration and exhilaration – a one-of-a-kind event in the Capital region to benefit the national ms society!

FRiday, noveMbeR 4, 2016Hilton Garden inn, 235 Hoosick st, Troy, ny 12180

11:30 a.m. – networking & celebrity Meet-and-Greet12:30 p.m. – luncheon

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

2016women against ms

$1,500 silver corporate sponsorship

• Four tickets to attend luncheon

• Listing on WaMS invitation as sponsor

• Listing and quarter page ad in program book

• Company name listed on table tent

• Company listing on Upstate new York Chapter website with link to your company web site

• Recognition from the podium at the luncheon

• Opportunity to network with Capital Region business women

• Opportunity to insert coupon advertisement, and promotional item into gift bags (quantity 400)

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

®

Resilience

J.R. MartinezFrom

All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

J.R. MaRtinez

actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WaMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

Born in 1983 in Louisiana, J.R. moved to arkansas and then Georgia, where he played football and had aspirations of making it to the nFL. after high school, he joined the army in September, 2002 and six months later was deployed to iraq. a month later J.R. was driving a humvee when it hit a roadside bomb. trapped inside, JR suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery undergoing 34 surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his recovery, he was asked to speak to another burn patient. J.R. realized he had a positive impact and decided to use his own experiences to help others.

in 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three month story arc for his character developed into a three year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on aBC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the new York times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit,” a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome. the Women against MS (WaMS) Luncheon Committee is pleased to bring J.R. Martinez to the 2016 Luncheon on november 4, 2016.

Women against Ms is proud to present:

Join us for an afternoon of professional development, inspiration and exhilaration – a one-of-a-kind event in the Capital region to benefit the national ms society!

FRiday, noveMbeR 4, 2016Hilton Garden inn, 235 Hoosick st, Troy, ny 12180

11:30 a.m. – networking & celebrity Meet-and-Greet12:30 p.m. – luncheon

the premier women’s networking luncheon in the Capital region is proud to present

2016women against ms

$500 Honorary corporate sponsorship

• two tickets to attend luncheon

• Listing on WaMS invitation as an honorary corporate sponsor

• Listing in program book

• Opportunity to network with Capital Region business women

To benefit the National MS Society

Upstate New York Chapter

®

Resilience

J.R. MartinezFrom

All My Children and Dancing with the Stars

J.R. MaRtinez

actor, author, motivational speaker, advocate, U.S. army veteran and Dancing with the Stars season 13 Champion, J.R. Martinez will be the featured guest speaker at the 2016 WaMS Luncheon. Best known for his role as “Brot Monroe,” on the daytime drama All My Children J.R.’s career path has been incredible, and perhaps even a bit improbable.

Born in 1983 in Louisiana, J.R. moved to arkansas and then Georgia, where he played football and had aspirations of making it to the nFL. after high school, he joined the army in September, 2002 and six months later was deployed to iraq. a month later J.R. was driving a humvee when it hit a roadside bomb. trapped inside, JR suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns to a third of his body. He spent nearly three years in recovery undergoing 34 surgeries, including skin grafts and cosmetic surgery. During his recovery, he was asked to speak to another burn patient. J.R. realized he had a positive impact and decided to use his own experiences to help others.

in 2008, All My Children was auditioning for a veteran to join the cast and a friend encouraged J.R. to try out. What began as a three month story arc for his character developed into a three year role. J.R. then went on to inspire a nation on aBC’s Dancing with the Stars as the season 13 champion. J.R. shared his story in the new York times best-seller, Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and Spirit,” a memoir about how he was able to take his own personal tragedy, and turn it into an inspiration for others.

Martinez travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value of making the most of every situation. His story is unique, but his message is universal: your path in life is decided by your own ability to adapt and overcome. the Women against MS (WaMS) Luncheon Committee is pleased to bring J.R. Martinez to the 2016 Luncheon on november 4, 2016.

Women against Ms is proud to present: