RINGSIDE: A FIGHT FOR KIDS – EVENT OVERVIEW
WHAT
Ringside: A Fight for Kids is Nashville’s premier charity boxing event,
Benefiting multiple children’s charities in the Nashville area through the
Charley Foundation. Join us for an action-packed evening of gourmet dining,
live national music performances, surprise celebrity guests and an exciting live
auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. The highlight of the evening will be four
professional boxing bouts sanctioned by the Tennessee Athletic Commission.
All funds raised through Ringside: A Fight for Kids benefiting the Charley
Foundation will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children
served by medical, recreational and care groups in the Nashville community.
WHEN
Friday, March 8, 2013
Cocktail Reception............ 6:30 p.m.
Dinner ................................. 7:30 p.m.
Boxing ................................. 8:30 p.m.
WHERE
Liberty Hall
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37065
(615) 791-1777
MASTER of
CEREMONIES
TBD
RING
ANNOUNCER
Tom Baldrica, President, Average Joes Entertainment
THEME
Black Tie/ “Circus” Attire
ABOUT THE
CHARLEY
FOUNDATION
The Charley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that
provides support to charitable agencies addressing the critical needs of
children. The Charley Foundation raises and distributes funds to Nashville-area
agencies that provide relief to children who (1) are victims of neglect, abuse or
crisis, (2) live with chronic or critical illness, (3) endure poverty or homelessness
(4) require mentoring or other proactive outreach.
KEY
CONTACTS
Event Contact:
Carolyn Miller – Event Chairman
(615) 297-3099 Ext 103
RINGSIDE: A FIGHT FOR KIDS – A BRIEF HISTORY
Ringside: A Fight for Kids is the latest chapter in a story that spans 20 years and more than eight cities
around the country.
It all began in 1989, when leaders in the Dallas real estate community joined forces to create a
unique charity event to benefit their trade organization. The organizers wanted the event to be
something special – sports-themed, yet elegant and exciting.
Fight Night was born. This black-tie event captured the glamour and spectacle of boxing’s rich
past, complete with all of the classic elements: fine cuisine, elbow-rubbing with the stars and, of
course, the thrill of professional boxing. Fight Night’s founders hoped to sell 350 seats the first
year. To their surprise and delight, the event sold out – with 850 guests in attendance!
Over the past decade, the concept of this charitable event has caught on in other cities, from
Washington DC, Charlotte, New York, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Each event has been highly
successful, raising substantial funds for charitable contribution and community support.
The event has created unforgettable moments for sports fans around the country. Many boxers
who participated as amateurs have moved on to fight for world titles. And the celebrity guest list
includes some of the sport’s greatest names: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson,
Joe Frazier, Jake LaMotta, Angelo Dundee, Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard, to
name a few.
Now, this exciting charity event concept has arrived in Nashville! In 2013, the Charley Foundation
will host the ninth annual Ringside: A Fight for Kids on March 8th at the historic Factory at Franklin.
Organizers promise an action-packed evening of gourmet dining, live music performances, surprise
celebrity guests and an exciting live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items. The highlight of the
evening will be three professional boxing bouts sanctioned by the Tennessee Athletic Commission.
All funds raised will provide assistance to disabled and underprivileged children served by medical,
recreational and care groups in the Nashville community.
ABOUT THE CHARLEY FOUNDATION
WHO WE ARE
The Charley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides
support to charitable agencies addressing the critical needs of children.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is simple: to improve the quality of life of children in need.
Through donations, sponsorships and fundraising events – such as Ringside: A
Fight for Kids – we distribute funds to qualified non-profit organizations who
share our mission to improve the lives of children. Specifically, the Charley
Foundation supports agencies in Nashville and surrounding areas that provide
relief to children who (1) are victims of neglect, abuse or crisis, (2) live with
chronic or critical illness, (3) endure poverty or homelessness or (4) require
mentoring or other proactive outreach.
HOW WE
DISTIBUTE
FUNDS
An entirely volunteer-driven organization, the Charley Foundation
guarantees that each charitable agency we support is a non-profit,
tax-exempt charity governed by volunteers. Additionally, all organizations that
are funded must submit an annual independent financial audit, keep overhead /
administrative expenses to a minimum and maintain a policy of nondiscrimination. The Charley Foundation is also a source for children’s nonprofit agencies that are in need of emergency funds to cover a particular
program or expense.
HOW YOU
CAN HELP
Partnering with the Charley Foundation is the most effective way to ensure
that your individual or corporate charitable donations most directly benefit
those children within your community with the greatest need. Contact
Carolyn Miller at (615) 297-3099 ext 103 to become a sponsor or a volunteer.
KEY
CONTACT
Carolyn Miller – (615) 297-3099 ext 103
For more information, please visit our website at www.charleyfoundation.org.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Presenting Sponsor
Value / Donation Level ........ $25,000
Number Available .................. One (1)
Sponsor Benefits Include:
Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials,
event advertising and public service announcements
Two (2) Full-page, four-color advertisement in the event program
Shared company logo identification on video screens during event
Two (2) premium ringside tables for up to twenty (20) guests
Public address announcements during the event
One celebrity guest seated at main sponsor table
Photo opportunities with celebrities and special guests
Platinum Sponsor
Value / Donation Level ........ $10,000
Number Available .................. Four (4)
Sponsor Benefits Include:
Recognition with other Platinum Sponsor on all event materials
and event advertising
Full-page, four-color advertisement in the event program
Shared company logo identification on video screens during event
One (1) premium ringside table for up to ten (10) guests
One celebrity guest seated at sponsor table
Photo opportunities with celebrities and special guests
Silver Sponsor
Value / Donation Level ........ $5,000
Number Available .................. Ten (10)
Sponsor Benefits Include:
Half-page, four-color advertisement in the event program
Shared company logo identification on video screens during event
One (1) ringside table for up to ten (10) guests
Photo opportunities with celebrities and special guests
Bronze Sponsor
Value / Donation Level ........ $3,000
Number Available .................. Ten (10)
Sponsor Benefits Include:
Quarter-page, four-color advertisement in the event program
Shared company logo identification on video screens during event
One (1) ringside table for up to ten (10) guests
Photo opportunities with celebrities and special guests
FINANCIAL DONATION FORM
Donor Name:
____________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________
Title:
____________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
City:
______________________
State: _________
Phone / Fax:
______________________
E-Mail: ___________________________
Zip: ____________
Number of Tables/Tickets:
_______ Diamond table(s) at $25, 000 each [seats 10 – first row] (2 Tables Each)
_______ Platinum table(s) at $10,000 each [seats 10 – first row]
_______ Silver table(s) at $5,000 each [seats 10 – second row]
_______ Bronze tables(s) at $3,000 each [seats 10 – all other rows]
_______ Individual Tickets at $250 each (limited availability)
_______ Standing Room Tickets at $100 each (limited availability/no seated dinner)
“The actual cost of goods and services received amount to $125 per seat. Amounts contributed in excess of this
cost would be considered a charitable contribution.”
I prefer to make a donation in the amount of: ______________________________________
Payment:
Check ____
M/Card ____
Visa ____
AMEX ____
Name on Credit Card ___________________________
Credit Card Number ____________________________ Exp Date _______
Comments:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Signature:
_______________________________
Mail or fax completed form to:
The Charley Foundation / Ringside
P.O. Box 120126
Nashville, TN 37212
Fax: (615) 523-2968
Date: ____________________
Please make checks payable to “The Charley Foundation.” For more information about the Charley Foundation,
please visit www.charleyfoundation.org. Thank you for your generous support!
NON-FINANCIAL DONATION FORM
Donor Name:
___________________________________________________________
Contact Name:
___________________________________________________________
Title:
___________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________
City:
__________________________
State: ___________
Phone / Fax:
_________________________
E-Mail: _______________________
Zip: _______
Complete description of item / service donated: ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Donation is: ___ Item
___ Certificate and will be: ___ Included ___ Delivered ___ Mailed
Retail / Market Value of Item or Service (required for tax receipt): ____________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ______________________
Mail or fax completed form to:
The Charley Foundation / Ringside
P.O. Box 120126
Nashville, TN 37212
Fax: (615) 523-2968
Please make checks payable to “The Charley Foundation.” For more information about the Charley Foundation, please
visit www.charleyfoundation.org. Thank you for your generous support!
RINGSIDE COMMITTEE
Ringside: A Fight for Kids and the Charley Foundation are fortunate to have the generous support of
these community and civic leaders, who join us as members of our committee:
Event Chairman: Carolyn Miller
Fundraising Chairs: Emily Schneller
Auction Chair: TBD
Logistics Chair: Amanda Robinson
Production Chair: Gordan Buchannan
Volunteer Chair: Nikki Hightower
Music Director: Paul Gordon
Liaison Chair: Marabeth Poole
Master of Ceremonies
TBD
Ringer Announcer
Tom Baldrica, President. Average Joes Entertainment
Past Celebrity Participants
Angelo Dundee
Barbara Mandrell
Big & Rich
Cowboy Troy
Darryl Worley
Billy Dean
Michael Buffer
Larry Holmes
Troy Gentry
Ryan Newman
Martina McBride
Two Foot Fred
Joe Frazier