SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
JDRF Gala with Special Tribute to our 2016 Honoree
Michael Mayo, FACHE Hospital President, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Saturday, October 8, 20166 o’clock in the Evening
Sawgrass MarriottPonte Vedra Beach, Florida
Join JDRF in our mission to improve lives and cure Type 1 Diabetes at
The 16th Annual JDRF Gala
ON SAFARI
David Boor Gala Executive Committee Chair
Katie Bush Gala Event Chair
Rebecca HelquistGala Auction Chair
Join JDRF this year for the Annual Gala themed "On Safari” on Saturday, October 8th
at the Sawgrass Marriott. The evening will feature cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, silent and live auctions, and Fund A Cure Program.
The evening of celebration will also include music and dancing.
Michael A. Mayo, FACHE, currently serves as hospital president ofBaptist Medical Center Jacksonville where he is responsible for theoperational and strategic direction of the 676-bed flagship facility ofBaptist Health. Under his leadership, the tertiary and regional referralcenter was named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals in2012, 2013 and 2014; #1 Hospital in Jacksonville market in 2014 and #4in Florida. Mr. Mayo is board certified in Health Care Management anda fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. He servesin various community leadership positions, including chairman of theUNF Healthcare Administration Advisory Board and a member of theACHE Regent’s Council for North Florida. Now, Mr. Mayo is contributinghis time and talent to help JDRF in our efforts to improve lives andcure Type 1 Diabetes by serving as Honoree for the 2016 JDRF Gala,where it is our honor to present him with the Living and Giving Award.
ABOUT THIS YEAR’S GALA
ABOUT THIS YEAR’S HONOREE
Michael Mayo
What is JDRF?JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strengthlies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D. Foundedby parents determined to find a cure for their children with T1D in 1970, JDRF expandedthrough grassroots fundraising and advocacy efforts to become a powerhouse in the scientificcommunity with more than 100 U.S. locations and six international affiliates. To date, JDRF hasfunded nearly $2 billion in research and made significant progress in understanding andfighting the disease.
VISION: A world without type 1 diabetes.
MISSION: Accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
JDRF’s effectiveness and efficiency in cost management is nationally recognized. In 2012,Forbes named JDRF one of it’s five “All-Star” charities, based on its evaluation of our financialefficiency. JDRF magnifies the impact of every dollar received in numerous ways. We prioritizeresearch that in the short and intermediate terms will result in tangible deliverables to peoplewith type 1 diabetes and their families, while continuing to fund discovery and more advancedresearch that brings us closer to curing and preventing this disease.
JDRF ImpactJDRF is committed to doing the greatest good, for the largest number of people, in theshortest period of time.
• Research: As the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, JDRF isaccelerating life-changing breakthroughs in the area of cure, prevent and treatment for T1D.
• Advocacy: $300M secured in 2-year commitment in federal funding for the special diabetesprogram (SDP) in 2015.
• Community:We provide information to help those newly diagnosed understand and bettermanage the daily burden of T1D to stay as strong and healthy as possible. In 2015, 12,000Bags of Hope were distributed to newly diagnosed children and 3,000 care kits weredelivered to adults in communities where JDRF is present. Additionally, JDRF outreachprovides an opportunity for individuals living with T1D to connect with others in theircommunity for support when they need it most.
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s
pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone people need to get energy from food.
T1D strikes both children and adults, and its onset has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle.
There is currently nothing you can do to prevent it, and there is no cure.
WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?
BE IN GOOD COMPANYAN ABBREVIATED LIST OF OUR 2015 GALA SPONSORS:
Aon Risk Services, IncArcelor Mittal
Beaver Street FoundationBlack Knight Financial Services
Brooks RehabilitationBrumos Automotive Group
Chase BankCiti
CSX CorporationEastern Poultry and Food Distributors
Ernst & Young, LLPFidelity National Financial
Firehouse SubsFirst Coast Mohs Skin Cancer and Reconstructive
Surgery CenterFIS
Florida East Coast RailHolland & Knight, LLP
InsuletJacksonville Civic Council
Jacksonville Jaguars FoundationJohnson & Johnson Vision Care JouJou Custom Design Services
KPMGLilly Diabetes
Marilyn & Pete CarpenterMayo Clinic
McGuireWoods, LLPMiller ElectricMorgan Stanley
NEFEDANemours Children's Specialty Care
NTE Energy, LLCPaw PrintsPNC Bank
Preferred FreezerRaymond JamesRegency CentersRogers Towers
Sawgrass Asset Management, LLCSouthern Oak Insurance Company
StaffTimeStella-Jones Corporation
SuntrustThe GriggsGroupTHE PLAYERSTSG RealtyUBS Bank
University of Florida, Department of PathologyUniversity of Florida, Department of Pediatrics
Watson RealtyWells Fargo
Wilby and Catherine WhittWolfson Children's Hospital
To inquire about sponsorship or support of the 2016 JDRF Gala,
contact Candace Monroe, Development Manager
[email protected] • (904) 739-2101 ext. 2
We invite you to become a corporate sponsor with JDRF, the organization where your support will transform lives.
As a JDRF Gala Supporter, you will enjoy the following benefits:
• A relationship with one of the nation’s leading voluntary health organizations—JDRF has a loyalfollowing of millions of supporters nationwide and thousands in our community.
• Enhanced Reach to Key Audiences—The JDRF Gala is attended by high profile individuals anddecision-makers from our community’s top businesses and healthcare agencies.
• Employee Motivation and Pride—Employees are proud to work for a company that contributes to thecommunity. Surveys show that 81% of Americans consider a company’s commitment to social issueswhen deciding where to work and 40% of those surveyed said they would work longer hours if theyworked for a socially responsible company.
