Community Autism Resources & Education Systems
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CARES 2025 Multi-Event Sponsorship Package

CARES - Transforming Lives Through Community Partnerships!


CARES invites you to join our 2025 Multi-Event Sponsorship Package! We've partnered with the Charleston Dirty Birds, the City of Charleston, and Valley Park, Hurricane to create unprecedented opportunities for your brand while supporting West Virginia's autism community.


Join West Virginia's Leading Autism Support Organization in FOUR Impactful Community Events!


CARES Neon Night: A Community-Wide Celebration of Autism Awareness Month! (April 18)

CARES partners with the Charleston Dirty Birds at GoMart Ballpark for West Virginia's largest autism awareness celebration

featuring a  Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party in the premium Ballpark Suites. 

  • Feature your brand at interactive stations including player meet-and-greets, bounce houses, face painting, disc golf, and more
  • Be part of a landmark event where autistic individuals are fully supported, championed, and celebrated

The Different Not Less 5K presented by the City of Charleston (April 19)

Support the inaugural event founded by two of Charleston's most passionate autism advocates, inspired by their personal experiences.

  • Professional timing for competitive runners on historic Kanawha Boulevard
  • Inclusive event welcoming participants of all abilities to walk, run, roll, or stroll
  • Engaging sensory experiences along the route, featuring giant bubbles at the turnaround point
  • High-visibility community event in the heart of Charleston
  • Family-friendly celebration where every finish line crossing is celebrated

CARES Signature Event: The Sensory Circus and Sensory Walk (June 7)

Our largest and most anticipated annual event featuring spectacular circus performances: • Breathtaking Aerial Acrobatics • Amazing Juggling Displays • Stunning Fire Performances • Mesmerizing Hula Hoop Artists and our empowering Sensory Walk at Valley Park, Hurricane.

  • Premium branding opportunities throughout the venue
  • Signature sponsorship recognition at CARES' flagship community gathering
  • Maximum exposure to our most engaged audience of the year

Stim City at GoMart Ballpark (July 11)

Highlight your company at a special night at the ballpark 

  • Brand visibility during peak baseball season
  • Educational opportunity to demystify and normalize stimming behaviors
  • Inclusive atmosphere celebrating neurodiversity
  • Family-focused community engagement


Why Partner with CARES?

  • Support West Virginia's primary autism resource organization
  • Connect with 10,000+ West Virginia families affected by autism
  • Join our mission to provide education, advocacy, and community outreach
  • Help expand evidence-based services for autistic children

Be part of CARES' vision for an inclusive West Virginia - become a sponsor today!

Add a donation for Community Autism Resources & Education Systems

$

Big Top item
Big Top
$10,000
*30 tickets to 5k *30 tickets to Sensory Walk *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page , Circus pages & Listed as Community Patner on CARES webpage all year *Business promotional items included in race & Circus gift bags *Sponsor the Black light Suite @ Neon Nights (CARES Designs & Decorates) Company logo displayed at Suite *Company name on Race & Circus Shirts *Recognition at start of 5K & through out Circus *Company Name/Logo on Jumbo tron @ Neon Nights, 5K banner & Presenting Sponsor signage at Big Top *Sponsor the Big Top and Circus Act (Signage @ Big-top) *Logo & Video @ Stim City *Suite @ Stim City plus 20 undated tickets to any Dirty Birds Game, 2 parking passes- personal waiters)
Ringmaster item
Ringmaster
$5,000
*20 tickets to 5k *20 tickets to Sensory Walk *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page , Circus pages & Listed as Community Partner on CARES webpage all year *Business promotional items included in race & Circus gift bags *Sponsor the Large Sensory Suite @ Neon Nights (CARES Designs & Decorates) Company logo displayed at Suite *Company name on Race & Circus Shirts *Recognition at start of 5K & through out Circus *Company Name/Logo on Jumbo tron @ Neon Nights, 5K banner & Circus banner *Sponsor a Sensory Station @ the Circus (Signage at station) *Logo Displayed During Stim City
Lion Tamer item
Lion Tamer
$2,500
*10 tickets to 5k *10 tickets to Sensory Walk *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page , Circus pages & Listed as Community Partner on CARES webpage all year *Business promotional items included in race & Circus gift bags * Set up a sensory Suite @ Neon Nights Your team designs and decorates with assistance from CARES) Company Logo displayed at Suite *Company name on Race & Circus Shirts *Recognition at start of 5K & through out Circus *Company Name/Logo on Jumbo tron @ Neon Nights, 5K banner & Circus banner
Aerialist item
Aerialist
$1,000
*10 tickets to 5k *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page *Business promotional items included in race bag *Table space/tent at Neon Nights *Company name on Race shirt *Recognition at start of 5K *Company Name/Logo on 5K banner
Magician item
Magician
$500
*4 tickets to 5k *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page *Business promotional items included in race bag *Table space/tent at Neon Nights *Company Logo on race bag
Juggler item
Juggler
$250
*2 tickets to 5K *Company name/logo on 5K website & Facebook event page *Business promotional items included in race bag *Table space/tent at Neon Nights
Midway item
Midway
$100
*Space at Neon Nights & Sensory Circus (must provide own table)
Invoice Me item
Invoice Me
Free
Please select this option if your business needs an invoice or to to pay by check. Please indicate your level of sponsorship in the follow-up questions. Mail checks to: CARES PO Box 1003 Hurricane, WV 25526

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