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An Opportunity to Benefit the Children of our Community

Kiwanis de amigos Presents the annual Relays and rattlesnake run

History and Need

The first opportunity most kids have to participate in sporting competition is during middle school (grades 6, 7 & 8).  Running and competing can provide the basic foundation for these youngsters to establish discipline in their lives and discover their athletic potential.  Kiwanis De Amigos realizing there was little emphasis on track and field within the community, created two yearly events: The Relays in April and the Rattlesnake Run in September. 

These events have evolved into the largest middle school track and field events of their kind in Southern Arizona.  Children from diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds participate.  For the entrants, these events may well be the most significant sporting events of their young careers.  Any middle school is eligible to participate for free.

The Relays hosts up to 1000 athletes from 20 schools and is held at the University of Arizona’s Roy P. Drachman Track & Field Stadium, where more than 100 volunteers, including collegiate track officials support the event.   260 medals and 6 team awards are presented.  The September Rattlesnake Run, a cross-country race, is held at Christopher Columbus Park and attracts nearly 400 runners to traverse the 1.6 mile path to earn medals and pride for their schools. 

The Opportunity

We invite you to participate.  All costs are paid for by donations.  Your donation provides:

• An association of your company with two first class community events that benefit the entire community (open to all ethnic, social, and economic groups).
• Support, encouragement, and recognition for today's kids as they strive to achieve their greatest potential.
• Satisfaction of investing in the future of our community's kids.
• Positive recognition of your company at two events.
• Favorable media exposure.
• Assurance that ALL of your donation supports the event and the community.  Administration is provided free and there is no charge for participating schools or their students.

How is your donation spent ?

The event is run entirely by members of Kiwanis De Amigos and other community volunteers who charge nothing for their services.  More than 600 person-hours are donated.  Event costs include trophies, T-shirts for athletes and U of A officials, equipment and facility rentals, publicity and printing, and officials.  The Relay expenses are estimated in excess of $9,000.  Rattlesnake Run expenses similarly are $4,000.  A more detailed summary is available upon request.   Any funds collected over costs are used to support other charitable activities within the community with a focus on helping children.

Kiwanis De Amigos Relays and Rattlesnake Run

P.O. Box 64101, Tucson, AZ 85728-4101

Ph: (520) 290-1028

Sponsorship Levels

Your donation sponsors both the annual Kiwanis De Amigos Relays and the Rattlesnake Run for the next two upcoming events.  The events are funded exclusively by sponsorships from our community. There are no fees or costs to participating schools or their students.

Gold Medal Sponsor - (Maximum 5) . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . $2,000 cash

§        Full-page ad with prime placement in our event program,

§        Ability to display two 20' banners

§        Recognition by public address announcements on the day of the event

§        Large Logo featured on event t-shirts.

Silver Medal Sponsor - (Maximum 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000 cash

§        ½ page ad in program

§        Ability to display one 12' banner

§        Recognition by public address announcements on the day of the event.

§        Logo included on event t-shirts.

Bronze Medal Sponsor - (Maximum 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 cash

§        1/4 page ad in program

§        Recognition by public address announcements on the day of the event.

§        Sponsor's name listed on event t-shirts.

Program Sponsors - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 cash

§        “Business Card” ad in The relays printed program.

All Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors will also receive:

§        Sponsored t-shirts provided to each participant at no cost. Additional shirts will be available for sale to parents, family and supporters.

§        Recognition of their support on Kiwanis de Amigos website for one full year

Interested In Kiwanis De Amigos ?

Kiwanis de Amigos has been serving the needs of kids and the Tucson community since 1980.  Although hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised by Kiwanis de Amigos and donated to organizations helping children, the most personally rewarding activities are the “hands-on” service projects.  Whether building houses with Habitat for Humanity, feeding the hungry or tutoring kids in their schools, these are the ways we see and feel our impact in the lives of those we serve.

We are simply a group of men and women of all ages and backgrounds that wish to give back to our community through service and donations. Our emphasis is on helping Tucson’s children.  Our projects include:

• Sponsorship and participation with three school service clubs:  Sabino High School Key Club, Rincon/University High School Key Club, and Walter Douglas Elementary School K-Kids Club.
• Running of The Relays and Rattlesnake Run middle school track and field events.
• Christmas/Holiday shopping spree for lower income families.
• Assisting many community based organizations such as the Community Food Bank, United Way, Kiwanis Young Children’s Council, and C.A.R.E. Fair.

We use a variety of methods to raise funds to assist Tucson’s children including:

• Selling of Tucson Conquistadores raffle tickets – a great partnership!
• Obtaining Sponsors for The Relays and Rattlesnake Run.

The club meets weekly to plan events, learn about our community from guest speakers and enjoy fellowship. Interested?  Come visit us and find out what fun it can be to help the community.  We welcome anyone!  Breakfast is on us!

Kiwanis de Amigos meets every Tuesday, 7AM

International House of Pancakes (IHOP) at 5101 E Grant Rd, Tucson.

For more information about our club, please visit our website or call us at (520) 290-1028

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.