Gooden and Strawberry, two of MLB’s most legendary players, had illustrious baseball careers that were also marked by highly public battles with addiction. They now help others struggling with addiction while spreading a message of hope, recovery, and healing.
MAY 26, 2022
Underwriting Opportunities
As a community leader, we invite you to deepen your impact by joining us as an event underwriter. By investing in this event, you can reach and connect with thousands of community members—all while supporting a great cause! Your support will uplift and empower individuals and families in San Diego and provide critical relief services for our most vulnerable neighbors. Together we can create meaningful change and build a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego.
Grand Slam – $25,000
- VIP table (includes 12 tickets to Luncheon)
- Valet parking for all guests
- 12 invitations to VIP reception with keynote speakers (includes 6 autographed baseballs and photo with speakers)
- Recognition in all invitations and pre-event collateral
- Mention as Grand Slam Underwriter during opening remarks
- Fair Market Value of benefits is $1,159
Home Run – $18,000
- VIP table (includes 10 tickets to Luncheon)
- Valet parking for all guests
- 10 invitations to VIP reception with keynote speakers (includes 5 autographed baseballs and photo with speakers)
- Recognition in all invitations and pre-event collateral
- Fair Market Value of benefits is $966
Triple – $10,000
- 8 tickets to Luncheon
- Valet parking for all guests
- 8 invitations to VIP reception with keynote speakers (includes 4 autographed baseballs and photo with speakers)
- Recognition in all invitations and pre-event collateral
- Fair Market Value of benefits is $773
Double – $5,000
- 4 tickets to Luncheon
- Valet parking for all guests
- 4 invitations to VIP reception with keynote speakers (includes 2 autographed baseballs and photo with speakers)
- Recognition in all invitations and pre-event collateral
- Fair Market Value of benefits is $387
Single – $2,500
- 2 tickets to Luncheon
- Valet parking for all guests
- 2 invitations to VIP reception with keynote speakers (including 1 autographed baseball and photo with speakers)
- Recognition in all invitations and pre-event collateral
- Fair Market Value of benefits is $194
To ensure recognition in all promotional materials, please return your completed sponsorship form by November 1, 2021 and email a high-resolution digital file of your company logo to [email protected].
Underwriters will be contacted by a JFS staff member to discuss their guest list and meal choices.
For Questions & Commitments
Contact Josh Lipsky, Senior Director of Development, Individual Giving, at [email protected] or (858) 637-3034
** Per IRS Requirements, no goods or services may be provided for underwriting gifts made through a Donor Advised Fund. If you plan to attend, please contact Josh Lipsky, [email protected] to arrange to pay for the cost of the event outside of your DAF**
