St. Vincent de Paul Society’s 7th Annual Friends of the Poor\u00ae Walk\/Run<\/h2>\n
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The time has come for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s 6th annual Friends of the Poor\u00ae Walk\/Run! Join us for a day of fun and fellowship as we gather to help those most in need in our community. This year’s 5K fun run and walk will be held on Saturday, September 20. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. All funds raised will help individuals and families most in need in our community. Register as a solo runner or create a team with friends and family. The cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child, or $50 for a family. Your registration fee will also include a 2025 Friends of the Poor t-shirt. Click the button below to register for this year’s event! We hope to see you all there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Sponsorship Opportunities<\/h3>\n
Our conference seeks to help our neighbors in need by providing funds to pay utilities and rent, bringing food to the homeless, helping people find housing and providing funds for medical care. By sponsoring our 2025 Friends of the Poor\u00ae Walk\/Run, you will help support the race and provide valuable funds to help us continue to serve those most in need in our community. Businesses, families and individuals are invited to sponsor the race! Our sponsorship packages offer excellent opportunities to gain exposure as an outstanding member and supporter of the community. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, review the sponsorship levels below and click the button to complete the sponsorship form. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Lyons at 615-506-7211. Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Gold Sponsor: $1,000<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nOur Gold Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
\n- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo displayed on signage along the walking path<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo listed on the event page on the Saint Matthew website<\/li>\n
- If desired, sponsors may set up a display table during the event to distribute materials<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Silver Sponsor: $500<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nOur Silver Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
\n- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo displayed on signage along the walking path<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bronze Sponsor: $250<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nOur Bronze Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
\n- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Become an Event Sponsor<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our Gold Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo displayed on signage along the walking path<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo listed on the event page on the Saint Matthew website<\/li>\n
- If desired, sponsors may set up a display table during the event to distribute materials<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Silver Sponsor: $500<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nOur Silver Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Name\/logo displayed on signage along the walking path<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Bronze Sponsor: $250<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nOur Bronze Sponsors will receive the following benefits:<\/p>\n
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- Name\/logo displayed on the back of the event t-shirt<\/li>\n
- Complimentary family entry for the event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Become an Event Sponsor<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Thanks to our Event Sponsors!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
Platinum Sponsors<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Founded in 1833, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization of lay Catholics following Christ\u2019s call to serve the poor, the suffering, and the deprived.