Sponsorship Opportunities
The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County (EFSDC) presents Cookies & Cupid. Formerly known as Gingerbread Kids, this family-friendly event allows pediatric clients to experience a bit of holiday fun with peers while their parents and caregivers participate in an educational forum focused on pediatric topics.
This year’s focus will be on how to best Navigate the Educational System with Epilepsy. In this session, a panel of educational professionals and epilepsy medical experts will provide in-depth guidance on supporting students with epilepsy in school environments.
Topics will include school accommodations, effective strategies for advocating for your child, ensuring seizure safety in school, and addressing the common challenges families face when balancing epilepsy with education. This session aims to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to help their children succeed in school while managing epilepsy. The session will also allow ample time for networking and Q & A with panelists.
Kids and teens will spend their time working on age-appropriate crafts that include decorating cookies, creating Valentines for friends and loved ones and special projects for our teen clients.
This event is free for all participants and is made posssible through sponsorships and donations.
Cookies & Cupid will be advertised throughout San Diego County via our email list of more than 15,000 contacts, on our social media channels, through our newsletter and on local television stations.
The event will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 on the campus of Academy of Our Lady of Peace.
Partnership Opportunities
TITLE SPOSNOR $5,000 (one available)
- Listing as Cookies & Cupid’s exclusive Title Sponsor in all communications, marketing materials, including agenda, attendee packet and event signage
- Display table in prominent location at the event's Sponsor Marketplace
- Corporate or individual name mentioned in dedicated social media posts on all EFSDC social media channels; prominent placement on EFSDC website, in email announcements and to our database of more than 15,000 contacts
- Volunteer opportunity for up to six team members (optional)
PRESENTING SPONSOR $2,500 (two available)
- Listing as Cookies & Cupid’s Presenting Sponsor in select communications, marketing materials, including agenda, attendee packet and on event signage
- Display table in prominent location at the event’s Sponsor Marketplace
- Corporate or individual name mentioned in select social media posts on select EFSDC social media channels; prominent placement on EFSDC website, in email announcements and to our database of more than 15,000 contacts
COMMUNITY SPONSOR $1,000 (five available)
- Listing as a Cookies & Cupid’s Community Sponsor in select communications, marketing materials, including agenda, attendee packet and on event signage
- Display table at the event’s Sponsor Marketplace
- Corporate or individual name mentioned in select group social media posts, placement on EFSDC website, in email announcements and to our database of more than 15,000 contacts
Underwriting & Tailored Opportunities
We have several underwriting opportunities to help us offset the cost of this event and to make it accessible through free attendance. Underwriting is 100% tax-deductible and includes a listing on event signage, in the event packet, in select social media posts and on our website.
Don’t see a package that is the right fit? Contact Ingrid de Llamas (ingrid@epilepsysandiego.org) who will work with you to create a sponsorship package that aligns with your goals.
Event Agenda and Timeline
8:30 am Check-in Opens, Light Breakfast Snacks and Beverages with Children
8:55 am Children to Craft Areas
9:00 am Welcome from Wendy Urushima-Conn, President & CEO
9:05 am Panel – Part One:
-Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus, UCSD Neurosciences Associate Clinical Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Epilepsy & Neurophysiology, Rady Children's Hospital Precision Therapeutics Neuro-interventional Program
-Megan Scollay-Casillas, Parent of Child with Epilepsy
-Jackie Stiles, MSN, RN, RCSN, Coordinator of Health and Nursing Services for the Santee School District
-Dr. Howard Taras, Professor at UCSD, Medical Consultant to School Districts
-Gabriella Torres, Managing Attorney of the Youth Practice Group, Disability Rights CA
9:55 am Break – please visit our Sponsor Marketplace
10:15 am Panel – Part Two, includes Q & A with speakers
11:00 am Parent Networking
11:20 am Reunite with children; Please check out to receive your child’s goody bag
DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIP IS JANUARY 22, 2025
For questions or to confirm your participation, please contact Ingrid de Llamas at ingrid@epilepsysandiego.org
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