SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
9:00 AM • DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT

Celebration of Hope Ceremony • 5K Trick-or-Treat Route Kids Zone • Costume Contest

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409.833.3663 | 2390 Dowlen Rd. | Beaumont, TX 77706

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PRESENTING SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Robin Dauphin

Optimus Steel

Provost ✯ Umphrey Law Firm

Quality Mat Company

With a heart of gold and genuine concern for others, Robin Dauphin is dedicated to ensuring Southeast Texans receive critical Gift of Life services. In loving memory of her father and with her late mother Charline, she helped establish the Sidney “Chief” Dauphin Educational Outreach Initiative that has provided vital health education and awareness throughout seven Southeast Texas counties. Robin carries the legacy of her benevolent parents and is furthering her family’s mission by continuing to make a lifesaving difference across the region.

With over 120 years of combined experience, Optimus Steel supplies Southeast Texas with a wide range of high-quality constructional materials. The company strives for perfection and has structured its renowned reputation upon the core values of honesty, responsibility, excellence, passion, and teamwork. As steel experts, Optimus recognizes the strength of cancer survivors and remains dedicated to honoring their fight with its fervent support of Gift of Life events and initiatives.

The Provost Umphrey Law Firm has been serving Southeast Texas for nearly 50 years, gaining national recognition for its ability to obtain justice for individuals harmed by negligence. With more than 20 attorneys and 100 staff members, the firm gives of their time, money and experience to charitable causes, particularly to events and initiatives that support the battle against cancer.

Legendary humanitarians, Joe & Linda Penland believe early detection is the best protection in the battle against breast cancer. Joe, a cancer survivor and owner of Quality Mat Company, Inc., the largest mat producer in the world, and his wife, Linda, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed during a routine mammogram, have dedicated their lives to helping individuals who are less fortunate receive vital healthcare.

TITLE SPONSORS

Jason’s Deli

H-E-B

Founder of Jason’s Deli, the late Joe Tortorice, Jr. was an extraordinary entrepreneur who fostered a company culture of encouragement, humility, gratitude and commitment. A philanthropist and humanitarian dedicated to the philosophy of “servant leadership,” he and his wife, Shelley, benevolently support the mission of Gift of Life. Joe’s integrity and spirit of caring, compassion and kindness will remain with us forever.

A champion of Gift of Life’s cause for more than 20 years, H-E-B has been an invaluable community partner in the organization’s provision of educational outreach and free cancer screenings for medically underserved women and men. H-E-B’s support of the Ribbon Run heightens awareness of breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancers.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Robin Dauphin

With a heart of gold and genuine concern for others, Robin Dauphin is dedicated to ensuring Southeast Texans receive critical Gift of Life services. In loving memory of her father and with her late mother Charline, she helped establish the Sidney “Chief” Dauphin Educational Outreach Initiative that has provided vital health education and awareness throughout seven Southeast Texas counties. Robin carries the legacy of her benevolent parents and is furthering her family’s mission by continuing to make a lifesaving difference across the region.

Optimus Steel

With over 120 years of combined experience, Optimus Steel supplies Southeast Texas with a wide range of high-quality constructional materials. The company strives for perfection and has structured its renowned reputation upon the core values of honesty, responsibility, excellence, passion, and teamwork. As steel experts, Optimus recognizes the strength of cancer survivors and remains dedicated to honoring their fight with its fervent support of Gift of Life events and initiatives.

Provost ✯ Umphrey Law Firm​

The Provost Umphrey Law Firm has been serving Southeast Texas for nearly 50 years, gaining national recognition for its ability to obtain justice for individuals harmed by negligence. With more than 20 attorneys and 100 staff members, the firm gives of their time, money and experience to charitable causes, particularly to events and initiatives that support the battle against cancer.

Quality Mat Company

Legendary humanitarians, Joe & Linda Penland believe early detection is the best protection in the battle against breast cancer. Joe, a cancer survivor and owner of Quality Mat Company, Inc., the largest mat producer in the world, and his wife, Linda, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed during a routine mammogram, have dedicated their lives to helping individuals who are less fortunate receive vital healthcare.

TITLE SPONSORS

Jason’s Deli​

Founder of Jason’s Deli, the late Joe Tortorice, Jr. was an extraordinary entrepreneur who fostered a company culture of encouragement, humility, gratitude and commitment. A philanthropist and humanitarian dedicated to the philosophy of “servant leadership,” he and his wife, Shelley, benevolently support the mission of Gift of Life. Joe’s integrity and spirit of caring, compassion and kindness will remain with us forever.

H-E-B​

A champion of Gift of Life’s cause for more than 20 years, H-E-B has been an invaluable community partner in the organization’s provision of educational outreach and free cancer screenings for medically underserved women and men. H-E-B’s support of the Ribbon Run heightens awareness of breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancers.

In Loving Memory

Gift of Life’s Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run honors the legacy of Julie, a beloved Southeast Texas attorney and devoted Gift of Life board member who succumbed to ovarian cancer in 2011 at the age of 51. Julie’s wish was that her brave battle would serve as a meaningful catalyst to educate other women about the risk and symptoms of the disease and help save their lives.

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Please note that all Guardian Angels are automatically enrolled as Charter Members. An individual or company pledging $100 for 10 years is designated as a Guardian Angel only for the year in which the pledge is made. Thereafter, the $100 annual payment goes toward the pledge and charter membership.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$50,000 MARK OF DISTINCTION

  • Prestigious Sponsor Name or Logo Placement at Start and Finish Line
  • Recognition on Ribbon Run T-shirt
  • Award Presentation at the Celebration of Hope Ceremony with Reserved “Sweet Suite” Seating
  • 24 Ribbon Run Entries

$25,000 PILLAR OF STRENGTH

  • Premier Sponsor Name or Logo Placement at Start and Finish Line 
  • Recognition on Ribbon Run T-shirt
  • Recognition during Celebration of Hope Ceremony with Reserved “Sweet Suite” Seating
  • 16 Ribbon Run Entries

$15,000 DASH OF EXCELLENCE

  • Prominent Sponsor Name or Logo Placement on 5K Route
  • Recognition on Ribbon Run T-shirt
  • Recognition in the Celebration of Hope Ceremony Program
  • 14 Ribbon Run Entries

$10,000 BADGE OF COURAGE

  • Preferred Sponsor Recognition on Ribbon Run T-shirt
  • Opportunity for Booth on 5K Route 
  • 12 Ribbon Run Entries

$5,000 CIRCLE OF MERIT

  • Opportunity for Booth on 5K Route
  • 10 Ribbon Run Entries

$2,500 LEAP OF FAITH

  • Opportunity for Booth on 5K Route
  • 8 Ribbon Run entries

$1,000 SYMBOL OF HOPE

  • Recognition Signage at the 5K Route Water Stations
  • 6 Ribbon Run Entries

$500 PATH OF LOVE

  • Recognition Signage at the Event Pumpkin Patch
  • 4 Ribbon Run Entries

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