HOW TO DONATE TO COURAGE UNLIMITED

We have many worthy programs that need your support. We accept cash, checks, mastercard, visa, and in-kind donations. Just call or contact us by email and we'll send you a sponsorship packet with detailed information or you can make a donation at www.firstgiving.com/CourageUnlimitedInc  

ESSENCE OF BEAUTY UPBEAT RETREAT: Our annual retreat and conference that brings together a diverse group of participants from survivors to medical practitioners to share information and education while providing an atmosphere of rest and relaxation.

ESSENCE OF BEAUTY MAGAZINE & NEWSLETTER: The magazine, a tribute to survivorship, is usually published bi-annually. It features stories of survival, articles and/or poems from friends and families of survivors, recent medical news, and resource information. The newsletter is published every other month and provides updates on Courage Unlimited's activities. These tools are used for distribution at health fairs, hospitals and community events.

GIFT OF HOPE PROGRAM: Launched in November, 2002, this program promotes AIDS and cancer awareness and supports survivors by encouraging them not to give up on their fight. Baskets containing all sorts of goodies and educational materials are delivered to newly diagnosed survivors throughout the year and to hospitals and support agencies during the holiday season.

HIPP (HIV IMPACT AND PREVENTION PROJECT): This project is in its implementation stage. It represents a science-based approach to HIV intervention and prevention aimed at both youth and adults. Its major objective is to train peer educators in the prisons, detention centers, and faith-based organizations in prevention and intervention techniques. The ultimate goal is to reduce HIV transmission among high-risk groups.

OUR WEB SITE: This site is in its infancy and needs to be nurtured by donations so it can become a major source of information and encouragement for survivors, their families and friends, and community advocates and organizations.

PLATINUM SPONSOR: 10,001 - 20,000
You or your company becomes a signature sponsor for the program you designate, and your name is featured alongside Courage Unlimited's on all our materials; you or your company is featured on our web site, and your banner is displayed at all our events and programs.

GOLD SPONSOR: 5,001 - 10,000
You or your company becomes a major sponsor on all marketing materials for your designated program and your banner is displayed at all of your designated programs' events.

SILVER SPONSOR: 2,501 - 5,000
You or your company becomes an senior associate sponsor with your name on most of the marketing materials for your designated program.

BRONZE SPONSOR: 501 - 2,500

You or your company becomes a junior associate sponsor and you are listed on some marketing materials.

PATRON: UNDER 500
You or your company is recognized in our newsletter and you receive a certificate of appreciation.

5.00 pays for a box of pens and pencils to help us maintain our correspondence activities.

10.00 pays for a few notepads and post-it notes for our community outreach activities.

20.00 pays for for several binders to put our training manuals together for peer educators.

25.00 pays for one "Gift of Hope" basket to give to a cancer or AIDS survivor.

50.00 pays for two "Gift of Hope" baskets or transportation costs for two of our volunteers to participate in community outreach activities.

100.00 pays for the cost of food for a cancer or AIDS survivor to attend our "Upbeat Retreat".

EVERY DOLLAR HELPS!

A diverse group of participants gathered at the June 2002 Retreat, "Get Smart, Get Living" to share resources, education and prevention programs.

Our guests were quite impressed with the quality of the early registration prizes, giveaways and benefit drawings.

Representatives from government, private, Community-based and faith-based organizations set up tables and exhibits to share with the participants.

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY

MAY 15-17, 2006