CONFIDENTIAL

Take Steps

Corporate Breakfast

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Welcome and Introduction

Carl TurzaCIO, Sigma-Aldrich

2010 Take Steps Corporate Chair

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Dr. Matthew CiorbaResearcher, Washington University

CCFA Chapter Medical Advisory Committee Member

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Mission

To cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and improve the quality of life of children

and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support

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Reach

1.4 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases

That is on average 1 in every 200 Americans

Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed every year

Over 30,000 Missourians are directly affected by these diseases

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Research Funding

CCFA has invested over $136 million in IBD research worldwide

More than $4 million committed in St. Louis over the next five years

CCFA has played a role in every major scientific breakthrough in IBD

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CCFA’s Patient Services

•Support Groups

•Camp Oasis

•Information Resource Center

•“Take Charge” Publication

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Hannah BrockmanTake Steps Honored Hero

Take Steps Committee Member

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What makes Take Steps Different?

Take a Look…

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How Can YOU Make a Difference?

•Form a Corporate Walk Team

•Be a Cash Sponsor

•Be an In-Kind Sponsor

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2010 Premier Supporters

Sigma Aldrich Foundation $10,000

Centocor $10,000

Accenture $5,000

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Take Steps St. Louis!•Saturday, May 1st

•Forest Park

•4pm Festivities Begin

•6pm Walk Begins

•Participants carry maracas as they walk to “Be Heard”

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National Goal

•2008 - Our first year

Raised $6 million

•2009

Raised $8 million

•This Year’s Goal

$9.2 million!

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St. Louis’ Goal

•Our part here in St. Louis

Raise $145,000

•We can do this!

Recruit 99 Teams and 925 walkers

Corporate Support

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Other Walks in St. Louis

•Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure- $3.3 Million

•March Of Dimes- $1.1 Million

•LLS’ Light The Night Walk- $1 Million

•JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes- $1 Million and counting

•MS Walk- $500,000

•Last year’s Take Steps St. Louis walk- $63,000

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So, How Can YOU Make a Difference?

•Form a Corporate Walk Team

•Be a Cash Sponsor

•Be an In-Kind Sponsor

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Forming a Team is Easy!

•Recruit a Team Captain

•Set a Goal and Fundraising Plan

•Attend Take Steps Kick-Off

•Host Internal Kick-Off

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Become a Sponsor

•Cash sponsorship levels range from $1,000 to $20,000

Complete list in your packet

•Donate a service or product for walk day!

•CCFA can work with what your company is able to give

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Our Work Has Just Begun

Sponsors who pledge early receive the most exposure in all Pre-Event mailings and publicity

We need your leadership now!

Our experience has proven that a strong list of early supporters translates to our most successful events

Help bring CCFA “steps” closer to a cure!