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More Than 900 Attend 10th Annual Salute the Stars
5/7/2008 7:24:00 AM
The John Lynch Salute the Stars luncheon took place on Wednesday, May 7th at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium and more than 900 people turned out...
The John Lynch Salute the Stars luncheon took place on Wednesday, May 7th at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium and more than 900 people turned out to assist John and Linda Lynch in recognizing local Denver student-athletes.
The event is designed to recognize students who excel in the classroom, on the field and in the community. A veriety of awards are presented to student-athletes in the categories listed below.
Keynote Speaker Dan Hawkins, Head Football Coach, University of Colorado, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter,business and community leaders, teachers, coaches, and student-athletes and their families were in attendance.
The Salute the Stars awards luncheon is made possible by the following sponsors: Sports Authority, the Ann and John J. Sie Foundation, the Diecidue Family Foundation, IQNavigator, Capstar Holdings, and Bank of America Securities.
The winners were:
Star of the Year - Trophy and $250 Sports Authority Gift Card
Katie Chelf, Laredo Middle School
Isaac Witte, Euclid Middle School
Emily Booth, Legacy High School
Bo Bolen, Grandview High School
Exceptional Star of the Year, presented by the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation - $5,000 award
Kacey Beightol, Monarch High School
Emma Wright, Frederick Middle School
Teacher of the Year - $500 for personal use, $500 Sports Authority Gift Card for Team or Program of their coice
Dan Goto, Campus Middle School
Gina Harris, Front Range Christian High School
Lynch Family Legacy Scholarship - $10,000 Renewable Scholarship
Stephanie Pepper, Cherry Creek High School
Cameron Browne, Bear Creek High School
Alexandra McHenry, East High School
Michael Philbin, Evergreen High School
Salute The Stars Registration Sponsorship Information and Registration
The 15th Annual
Salute the Stars awards luncheon will be held on Friday, May 10th at Sports
Authority Field at Mile High Stadium from 11:30 am - 1:15pm. General Tommy Franks (Ret.),
Former Commander-in-Chief, US Central Command, will be the Keynote Speaker.
Please join John and Linda Lynch in recognizing and rewarding many shining
examples of young leaders in our community.
The Salute the Stars
luncheon, which is held in front of 1,000 guests, is designed to honor
student-athletes, including some with special needs, from the Denver and
greater Colorado areas. It is the Lynch's intention to recognize what is
'right' with our youth today. The student-athletes who are honored excel
in academics, athletics and community involvement. Awards and scholarships will be presented at the event.
The event will
feature a VIP Kick Off Party on Thursday, May 9th held at the Lynch’s home for
high level sponsors, which includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment
and a live and silent auction. Guests who attend the luncheon on May 10th
will also have the opportunity to Punt, Pass and Kick on the field after the
event.
To date the
John Lynch Foundation has awarded $535,000 in scholarships to 103
student-athletes, including those with special needs. We count on support from
local corporate and individual sponsors to assist us in making this day special
for many deserving youth.
Available
sponsorship levels are described below. To register and purchase tickets
please fill out the Registration form below the sponsorship packages and click
the "continue" button to set up payment. Alternatively you can
contact Maggie Robinson at 1 (866) 553-4747. We appreciate your support!
2013 Sponsorship Levels
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$15,000 Legend Package
- Exclusive opportunity….one hour appearance by John Lynch!
- 10 VIP passes to the Salute the Stars Kick Off Cocktail Party on Thursday, May 9th.
- Opportunity to host guests at the VIP Reception prior to the luncheon in the Visitor’s Locker Room.
- One VIP table displaying company name
- John Lynch Autographed Football
- Full page ad in event program
- Prominent logo visibility included on all event signage and on invitations.
- Logo included on Jumbotron at event.
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$10,000 Hall of Fame Package
- 10 VIP passes to the Salute the Stars Kick Off Cocktail Party on Thursday, May 9th.
- Opportunity to host guests at the VIP Reception prior to the luncheon in the Visitor’s Locker Room.
- One VIP table displaying company name
- John Lynch Autographed Football
- Full page ad in event program
- Prominent logo visibility included on all event signage and on invitations.
- Logo included on Jumbotron at event.
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$5,000 All Pro Package
- 6 VIP passes to the Salute the Stars Kick Off Cocktail Party on Thursday, May 9th.
- Opportunity to host guests at the VIP Reception prior to the luncheon in the Visitor’s Locker Room.
- One VIP table displaying company name.
- John Lynch Autographed Football
- Full page ad in event program.
- Prominent logo visibility included on all event signage and on invitations.
- Logo included on Jumbotron at event.
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$2,500 Pro Bowl Package
- 2 VIP passes to the Salute the Stars Kick Off Cocktail Party on Thursday, May 9th.
- One VIP table displaying company name.
- John Lynch Autographed Football.
- Half page ad in event program.
- Company logo included on all event signage.
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$1,000 Corporate Table
- One table displaying company name.
- John Lynch Autographed Football.
- Listing in event program.
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$100 Individual Ticket
- Single access to the Salute the Stars event on Friday, May 10th at Sports Authority Field.
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Donation Only - Any Amount Appreciated!
- If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation we greatly appreciate your contribution to the Salute the Stars Program!
Registration Form