Saturday, August 23, 2008
at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion

Save the date and get ready for an extraordinary evening! Join Wonders & Worries as we move toward our goal of helping all Central Texas children and families coping with chronic and life-threatening illness.

This year’s Que Maravilla! gala promises to be a night of dance and fine cuisine, along with our exciting live and silent auction and a host of other festivities – all capturing the spirit Latin America. But most importantly, it will be an incredible opportunity to help Wonders & Worries touch the lives of more children. So save the date! You’ll have a wonderful time!

Sponsorships are now available. Purchase your sponsorship today.

$10,000 – PERUVIAN PLATINUM
Your benefits include the following, plus ALL of those listed below.
• Recognition as a sponsor at all four special parties for W&W families in 2009 – Hoping Hearts Party in February, Ice Cream Social in April, Bat Cruise on Town Lake in July and Festifall in October.
• Name included in all media coverage of the event, press releases provided for your publicity use
• Invitation for eight to sponsor appreciation/networking party & acknowledgement at party
• Tax deductible portion of gift = $9,600.00 if all reservations are used

Benefits of sponsorship at this level - $10,000 pays for 188 Individual counseling sessions for children affected by a loved one’s life-threatening illness. Wonders & Worries is unique because we offer Individual support as an option for our clients. In 2007, our staff provided 1002 Individual counseling sessions.

$5,000 – CHILEAN GOLD
Your benefits include the following, plus ALL of those listed below.
• Prime table placement
• Invitation for four to sponsor appreciation/networking party.
• Tax deductible portion of gift = $4,600.00 if all reservations are used

Benefits of sponsorship at this level - $5,000 covers the cost of food provided at ALL W&W support groups for an entire year, including those for children who have a parent with cancer.

$2,500 – ARGENTINEAN SILVER
Your benefits include the following, plus those listed below.
• Live recognition from the stage
• Listing on W&W web site with hotlink to your site
• Tax deductible portion of gift = $2,100.00 if all reservations are used

Benefits of sponsorship at this level - $2,500 pays for the phone and auto allowance for one of our Child Life Specialists for three months. This allowance gives our staff the flexibility to serve our clients at schools, churches, cancer treatment centers and other locations convenient to our clients. Without this flexibility, many clients would not be able to receive W&W services.

$1,250 - BRAZILIAN BRONZE
• Reservations for 8 guests (1 table)
• Recognition in the event invitation, event program, and the W&W newsletter (circulation = 2,500)
• Name or logo included on souvenir t-shirt
• Invitation for two to sponsor appreciation party
• Recognition on signage at the event
• Tax deductible portion of gift = $850.00 if all reservations are used

Benefits of sponsorship at this level - $1,250 provides food, childcare and professional staffing for one 8-week Child Parent Relationship Training course, designed to help parents reconnect with their children following illness or loss.