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    FIGHTING PRETTY

    2019 MASQUERADE GALA

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  • EVENT DETAILS

    ABOUT FIGHTING PRETTY

    Fighting Pretty is a 501c(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help women battling cancer feel strong and beautiful. The founder, Kara Skaflestad, was diagnosed at age 26 with stage 3 breast cancer. While going through extensive cancer treatment, Kara received a pair of mini pink boxing gloves from a friend's mom, also battling cancer. It was those gloves that reminded Kara to never give up; but it was her inner strength, accented with a touch of bright pink lipstick, that kept her "Fighting Pretty." After Kara's fight was over, she sent her strength and her gloves (along with some makeup) on to another woman battling cancer, and thus, the first Pretty Package was born

     

    The original pink boxing gloves have been passed to a total of five women battling cancer, but the strength of Fighting Pretty has gone on to thousands.

     

    In just six years, Fighting Pretty has sent over 8,500 Pretty Packages to women in all 50 states and 12 countries internationally. Kara and Fighting Pretty have been honored to appear on the Today Show, partner with well-known cosmetics brands, and even ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange to help raise awareness of our mission.

     

    Fighting Pretty is working to not only send Pretty Packages via gifting from friends and loved ones, but also collaborating with hospitals (such as OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Legacy, and the YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center) to provide Pretty Packages to their patients for free.

     

    2ND ANNUAL GALA - MASQUERADE BALL

    We are so excited to host our second annual gala fundraiser to help fund our programs and reach more and more women battling cancer across the globe! Please join us for this one-night event where our goal is to raise over $100,000. This year, we are using a "Masquerade Ball" theme to have fun, raise money and spread our mission. So dress to impress, bring your mask and join us for a live and silent auction, dinner, dancing, open bar and more!

  • DATE/TIME

    Saturday, November 16, 2019

    Doors open at 6:00pm and the party will end at 10:00pm.

    LOCATION

    The Fighting Pretty Masquerade Fundraiser Gala will take place in the brand new Hudson House overlooking the views of New York City located in Jersey City, New Jersey.

    TICKETS

    Tickets are $200, and includes open bar, passed hors d'œuvres

    and dinner.

    OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

    There are several hotels available in the area:

    WHAT TO WEAR

    Put on your best dress, or best suit, buy your own mask and join us for our first masquerade ball fundraiser!

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    WHY SPONSOR THIS EVENT

    Support women battling cancer

    There are thousands of women diagnosed with cancer every day. The support Fighting Pretty provides helps remind these women they are strong, fierce, amazing and beautiful.

     

    With every $30 donation, you can help 1 woman battling cancer feel strong and beautiful.

    Make a global impact

    Since 2013, we have sent 8,500 Pretty Packages to all 50 US states, plus 15 countries globally. Help us reach more women all over the globe to "Fight Pretty!"

    Your donation directly touches the lives of others

    Whether we are developing Pretty Packages, or hosting "Feel Good Events," Fighting Pretty utilizes funding to support our mission - to help women battling cancer feel strong and beautiful.

    Do good & feel good

    Doing good is not only great for your personal well-being, but for your company as well. With over 300+ attending this event, take this opportunity to show your love for women "Fighting Pretty!"

    Build the Fighting Pretty movement

    The words "Fighting Pretty" mean something different to everyone battling cancer. But in some way, everyone is "Fighting Pretty." Help us inspire other women battling cancer to remember they are strong, beautiful women...not just cancer patients.

    Honor someone you know Fighting Pretty

    If you can't attend, but you know someone battling cancer who would want to, sponsor their ticket today, and remind them they are strong, beautiful and truly Fighting Pretty!

  • WHAT YOU SUPPORT

    Fighting Pretty has several programs to help women battling cancer feel strong and beautiful!

    Help us send Pretty Packages

    Strength, Love, Hope and Beauty - all dressed in pink

    Since 2013, we have sent 8,000+ Pretty Packages to 50 U.S. states and 12 countries internationally. We are on a mission to send 2,500 Pretty Packages in one year alone and we are on our way! Inside each Pretty Package, we include inspirational and beauty items to help instill confidence in each recipient battling cancer. For every $30 raised, it will help 1 woman battling cancer.

    Help us get our communities involved

    We host Pretty Package Volunteer Days at corporate and public locations so everyone can share their strength with those who need it most.

    From Nike in Portland, Oregon to the corporate office of Deloitte in Rockefeller Center, New York City, we have hosted volunteer days to put together Pretty Packages by hand to send love and strength in our bright pink Pretty Packages. In doing so, we have spread our awareness to thousands of new followers, and have enabled communities to share their strength with friends and family members battling this terrible disease.

    Help send inspiration

    Sending strength and inspiration straight from the eyes of a child.

    By running our "Inspiration: Color" Program, we get children involved all over the country to send in coloring sheets with inspirational messages that we include in our Pretty Packages. Some even include hand-written notes that are misspelled, squiggled or crossed out. The thought that goes into each one is incredibly inspiring, uplifting and powerful.

    Fund our Feel Good Events for women "Fighting Pretty"

    Free events for the ladies who need it most

    This year, we launched our first-ever, nationwide "Prosecco and Pedicures" where over 50 women received a day of pampering in 4 states across the country. This gives women who are "Fighting Pretty" a chance to not only feel beautiful, but to meet other fighters and leave feeling strong, beautiful and refreshed! We are always looking for hosts, so contact us if you're interested.

  • SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

    Diamond Level: $30,000 - Presenting Sponsor

    • Exclusive "Presented by" naming rights on step and repeat (photo backdrop) on pink carpet
    • Prominent logo placement on invitation (by August 15) all promotional materials, including event collateral, program, signage, website and pre-event emails
    • Company mentions on social media channels
    • Special recognition during the event program with speaking opportunity
    • Included in secured PR or media promotions
    • Opportunity to provide special offer or branded gift onsite to guests
    • 20 Fighting Pretty Masquerade Ball tickets

    Platinum Sponsor: $15,000

    • Logo on all promotional materials, including event collateral, program, presentation, signage, website and pre-event emails
    • Special recognition during the event program
    • Company mentioned on social media
    • Opportunity to provide special offer or branded gift onsite to guests
    • 10 Fighting Pretty Masquerade Ball tickets

    Gold Sponsor: $10,000

    • Will be recognized as Gold Sponsor on event signage, program, presentation, website and pre-event emails
    • On table representation – highly visible to approximately 300 guests
    • Company mentioned on social media
    • 6 Fighting Pretty Masquerade Ball tickets

    Silver Sponsor: $5,000

    • Listing on event website and in program
    • Included in pre-event emails
    • Company mentioned on social media
    • 4 Fighting Pretty Masquerade Ball tickets

    Bronze Sponsor: $1,000

    • Listing on event website and in program
    • Company mentioned on social media
    • 2 Fighting Pretty Masquerade Ball tickets

  • CURRENT SPONSORS

    Gold Sponsor

    $10,000

    Silver Sponsor

    $5,000

    Bronze Sponsor

    $1,000

    Silver Sponsor

    $1,000

    Silver Sponsor

    $1,000

    Silver Sponsor

    $1,000

  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Kara Skaflestad

    Founder, President

    Board Member - OR

    Executive Director of Fighting Pretty, Inc. Oregon Health & Science University, Knight Cancer Institute, Marketing Manager

    Maryann Skaflestad

    Vice President

    Board Member - NJ

    Operations Manager at Faith Home Healthcare LLC

    Dana Hafner

    Secretary

    Board Member - NJ

    United States Probation

    Michelle Borgese

    Chair of Gala

    Board Member - OR

    Marketing & Strategy Consultant

    Kristen Gray

    Board Member - NY

    Partner, National Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services at Ernst & Young

    Juliana Hansen, M.D.

    Board Member - OR

    Oregon Health & Science University; Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery School of Medicine

    Keith Kostrzewski

    Board Member - IL

    Head of Enterprise Sales, LEGO Education

    Ariana Macrina

    Board Member - NY

    SVP, Director Health Strategy at Ketchum

    Trevor McBride

    Board Member - OR

    State Farm Agent, Trevor McBride State Farm

    George Nguyen

    Board Member - NY

    Principal, A Dozen Cookies, Inc.

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    Dennis Quackenbush

    Board Member - NY

    Partner, Special Acquisition Services at Deloitte

  • CONTACT US

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