Bokhara Court No. 22 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America present…

An Evening in Egypt Legends and Legacy Gala 5th Annual Event Saturday April 16, 2011 @ Liberty North, Barrie, ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 RAMESES SHRINE CENTRE - 3100 KEELE STREET, TORONTO A Gait Lab Gala in support of the Montreal Shriners Hospital & Other Services

Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities

BOKHARA COURT NO. 22 LADIES ORIENTAL SHRINE OF NORTH AMERICA TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA

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Bokhara Court No. 22 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Toronto, Ontario

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An Evening In Egypt – A Gait Lab Gala Requesting Your Support

Dear Bokhara Court No. 22 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America is currently fundraising to assist in the purchase of a Gait Lab for our new Montreal Shriners Hospital, which opens in 2016. The cost of this Gait Lab is approximately 1 million dollars. Children afflicted with burn and orthopaedic conditions are treated free of charge at Shriners Hospitals. Each and every child with any type of walking disorder who attends our new hospital for treatment will benefit from this Gait Lab. Enclosed is information on the Gait Lab as well as on the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America Inc. Bokhara Court is hosting a fabulous Evening In Egypt – A Gait Lab Gala on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Rameses Shrine Centre (3100 Keele Street, Toronto), featuring fabulous décor, a great dinner, live and silent auctions and so much more! This will be a night to remember! The dedicated group of women who are the organizers of An Evening In Egypt – A Gait Lab Gala have a vision and a goal: This is to support the Montreal Shriners Hospital in raising much needed funds for the purchase of a Gait Lab. We are asking you to help us so that we may help those who need assistance. Presently we are seeking donations and/or sponsors to support our fundraising efforts. We hope that this information package provides the information needed so that you may become a sponsor, donate items to the live and silent auctions or perhaps buy a group of tickets to attend this one of a kind event. Please note that Bokhara Court No. 22 does not have a charitable number. We appreciate your support – Sincerely, Marion Searle Gala Co-Chair

Marilyn Willette Gala Co-Chair

Motion Analysis Laboratory or Gait Lab Currently, across the Shriners Hospitals for Children, there are thirteen (13) hospitals that have a motion analysis laboratory. This technology allows physicians to accurately define children gait patterns and the amount of energy they utilise during ambulation. This tool becomes very useful when children have limb deformities and or neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy. As surgeons, we can transfer muscles and straighten limbs. However, the real question which we must ask: Will these procedures allow the child to be more efficient walkers and improve their function. Motion analysis lab gives us insight into which child will do well with specific surgeries. In addition, these motion analysis laboratories provide a great opportunity to initiate research on functional outcomes of a multitude of treatments. From the impact of pamidronate (the medication given to children with osteogenesis imperfecta or brittle bone disease) to rehab programs on function to mention a few. SHC-Canada does not have this technology at present due to a lack of space; however we have assigned space and resources to have this technology in the design of our new hospital on the Glen Campus. The technology used in a motion analysis laboratory relies on the ability to identify in space where the children’s limb are located, at which speed they are moving, and in which direction they are moving all coupled with which muscles are being fired during gait. All of this data is captured with the help of 10 motion cameras, 2 to 4 force platforms, an electromyography measurement system, video recording equipment as well as some other assorted hardware, e.g. computers, and software items at an estimated cost in 2005 dollars of $325,000. In addition, one can capture foot plantar pressures (pedobarograph) and metabolic energy. Specifics: The video system (e.g., Motion Analysis Corp) used to describe movement (i.e., kinematics) will be the heart of the laboratory. Patients will visit the laboratory and have surface markers placed on different segments of their body. During gait 3 markers each are generally placed on the feet, legs, thighs, and trunk. The video cameras capture the images of these surface markers during the movement and the information is stored on a computer. The EMG system, an abbreviation for electromyography, is used to study muscle function through the inquiry of the electrical signal the muscle emanates while the Force Platforms measure the forces (e.g., vertical, anterior-posterior, medial-lateral) that a person applies to the ground during the gait cycle. The data can be used to compare a right step with a left, affected side with unaffected side, or with able-bodied. In addition, the force data can be integrated with the video data to produce joint (e.g., knee joint) movements as a function of the gait cycle. Finally, the Pressure Platform and Insoles are devices which measure the pressure (force/unit area) between 2 bodies (e.g., shoe with floor). For example, a patient can walk over a pressure plate and have the pressure distribution as a function of the gait cycle be recorded. He/she can also place a pressure insole in his/her shoe and similar information can be recorded. As above, various comparisons are possible. In summary, the Gait Lab provides a better understanding of how children with disabilities move, how their movements are different from children without disabilities, how surgeries and other procedures or interventions affect their function, and how to improve their movements to make them more functional and better able to participate in life. Patients with Cerebral Palsy, Myelodysplasia, Clubfoot, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Congenital and Acquired Lower Extremity Amputees, Spinal Cord Injuries, Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome will directly benefit from this technology.

Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities Event • • • • • • • •

Sponsors Media Recognition - inclusion in all media interviews, mentioned in all news releases Recognition in all promotional material Receive heightened visibility and recognition at the event Logo on Audio Visual presentation on loop during event Prime seating Table is reserved with your name and logo visible Eight gala tickets (equals one table) Signage at the event and verbal recognition at event

Opportunity Cost: To be determined by sponsors – must be above $2,500.00 (Gold • • • • •

Level) Table Sponsor – only ten are available Recognition at the event and in promotional material Premium seating Table is reserved with your name and logo visible Eight gala tickets (equals one table) Logo on Audio Visual presentation on loop during event

Opportunity Cost: $1,500.00 (Silver Level) • Recognition at the event • Logo on Audio Visual presentation on loop during event • Four gala tickets Opportunity Cost: $1,000.00 (Bronze Level) • Recognition at the event • Logo on Audio Visual presentation on loop during event • Two gala tickets Opportunity Cost: $500.00 Gift Bag Sponsor: • Items for the Gift Bag may be donated with a perceived value of $15 or more per bag, plus a donation to the Silent Auction, or Include your Business Card in the Gift Bags for an Opportunity Cost of $100.00 Donations for Live and Silent Auction • Recognition on item in silent auction area • Live Auction – verbal recognition when announcing items for auction • Other recognition as available

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Special tour of the zoo – a look at the inside- with a tour guide to accompany a family A family adventure with someone famous Trip to Disney Land Be a guest on a TV show Tickets to Dr. Phil or other famous TV show Meet a ‘star’ A complete backyard makeover – from design to planting trees and plants etc. Kitchen makeover – cupboard and kitchen design, painting, curtains, table and chairs, decorations, dishes etc. Bathroom makeover – complete renovation, new tub, toilet, sink and vanity, plus cupboards etc. Bedroom makeover – painting, furniture, linens etc. Girls weekend – hotel accommodation, shopping, theatre, fine food, spa, chocolate and more. Maid service – house cleaned while you relax at a bed and breakfast for the weekend, tour of the area. Share your cottage, offer a week in the summer at your cottage with a boat ride and bbq Offer a ride to every club meeting for a year.

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4 handsome men become the hosts, chefs and whatever you need for a BBQ Catering for a special occasion in your home Christmas baking done for you Household and decorating item such as a vase, frames, wreaths, bowls, furniture etc. Learn to scrapbook, plus some supplies. Assistance in writing a life story Baby items Liquors Gift certificates Tickets to a sporting event Restaurant gift certificates A night on the Town Dessert and Delights Basket Coffees Beauty items and lotions Candles and candle holders Ski or golf packages Getaways – cruises, tours, tickets, trips, bed and breakfast weekends Farmers markets tour and shopping trip Sports items Bath items Tools Garden shed and gardening All your ideas – be Creative!

Bokhara Court No. 22 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America present…

An Evening in Egypt Legends and Legacy Gala 5th Annual Event Saturday April 16, 2011 @ Liberty North, Barrie, ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012 RAMESES SHRINE CENTRE - 3100 KEELE STREET, TORONTO A Gait Lab Gala in support of the Montreal Shriners Hospital & Other Services

Sponsorship and Donation Form Yes, I want to become a supporter of An Evening In Egypt – A Gait Lab Gala and help raise funds in support of the Montreal Shriners Hospital new Gait Lab and Other Services:

Name:________________________________________________________ Company Name:________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ City:_______________________ Province _______ Postal Code_________ Phone:_____________________ Fax: _____________________________ Email:________________________________________________________ Payment Information: Cheques payable to Bokhara Court No. 22 And mailed to: Mrs. Marion Searle, Gala Co-Chair 697 Old Wanup Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 4N1 I suggest you also contact my fellow colleagues as potential Sponsors or Donors: Name: _____________________________

Phone: ____________________

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Platinum Level Sponsorship - Amount: $ In Kind Sponsorship - Value of In Kind: $ Gold Level – Table Sponsorship ($1,500): $ Silver Level ($1,000): $ Bronze Level ($500): $ Gift Bag Sponsor (Items for Bag or Business Card in Gift Bags @ $100 – circle one) Donation for Live or Silent Auction o Item or Experience: o Value: $ Other: Please describe: (Note: Bokhara Court No.22 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America does not have a charitable number.)