2021 KTM Sponsorship Packet

45th 

KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

August 18-21, 2021 | Sun Valley, Idaho 

A Leukemia & Cancer Research Benefit 

©Jordyn Dooley

Marc Butler, Board Chair 

CEO, JR Butler, Inc. 

Denver CO 

Terrance Dolan 

Vice Chairman, US Bank 

Minneapolis, MN 

John Elmore 

Vice Chairman (Retired), US Bank 


Georgie Fenton 

(Former) President, KTM 

Sun Valley, ID 

Russell Huffer 

CEO (Retired), Apogee Enterprises 

Arlington, TX 

John D. Jackson 

CEO, Jackson Food Stores 

Boise, ID 

Mark Johnson 

News Anchor, KTVB/NBC 

Boise, ID 

Stephanie Lemmerman 

CFO, ReCharge Payments 

Santa Monica, CA 

Board of Directors 

Ross Matthews 

CEO, Sinclair Oil 

Salt Lake City, UT 

Marvin May 

Owner, May Trucking Company 

Salem, OR 

Doug Oppenheimer 

President, Oppenheimer Companies 

Boise, ID 

Joe Puishys, Board Vice Chair 

President and CEO, SiteLogIQ 


Evan Robertson, Board Secretary 

Robertson & Slette, PLLC 

Twin Falls, ID 

Dr. Anne Huffer Thurnau, DDS 

Dentistry Practitioner 

Lakeville, MN 

Amy Van Auker 

Breast cancer survivor 

Boise, ID 

Brian Zivicky 

Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Private 

Wealth Management 

Denver, CO

Commit to a Cure 

We are excited to invite you to the in-person 45th Annual Killebrew-Thompson Memorial, August 18-21, 2021 

at the beautiful Sun Valley Resort. 

Our organization was founded with one goal: to find a cure for cancer. Since 1977, KTM has contributed $18.9 

million toward life-saving cancer research at Idaho’s St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and the Masonic Cancer 

Center, University of Minnesota. Our beneficiaries maximize our annual donation three to fivefold thru 

matching grants and other funds, making KTM one of the most impactful uses of your charitable dollars. 

In 2020, we pivoted to a remote golf tournament and virtual auction gala, and our dedicated supporters jumped 

onboard. The result was a $500,000 donation that enabled our beneficiaries to focus on cutting edge research, 

some of which even shows promise in treating COVID-19. We hope you will help maintain the momentum by 

considering a corporate or promotional sponsorship detailed in this packet. If you do not see a perfect fit, we 

are happy to customize an opportunity for you. 

KTM is about raising money for cancer research. It is also about creating hope 

and better outcomes for cancer patients and their families. While a lot of 

progress has been made, there is still so much to do. Your support takes us 

one step closer to a cancer-free future. 

I look forward to personally welcoming you to Sun Valley! 

Hannah Stauts 

Executive Director

COVID PROTOCOL 

Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is getting back on the course! With social distancing guidelines in place, we are confident 

we can host a safe and responsible setting for an in-person event. Golf naturally lends itself to social distancing on the 

course. Below is an overview of the procedures in place to ensure the safety of all attendees. 

Registration 

Registration will be touchless. Golfers shop online 

prior to the event to select their tee gifts. Checkin 

will be held outdoors where golfers can pick 

up their registration packets and pre-selected 

tee gift items. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and 

disinfecting wipes will be provided. 

To further limit physical contact, we encourage 

participants to register, purchase raffle tickets 

and mulligans, and complete payments on our 

website prior to the event. 

Food & Beverage Service 

Self-service options (buffets, beverage stations) 

will be limited in favor of pre-packaged grab-andgo 

food and beverages on the course and plated 

meals served by Sun Valley catering staff. 

Social Events 

All social functions will be held outdoors to allow 

for ample social distancing. Hand sanitizer and 

masks will be available throughout the event. 

Sun Valley Resort Golf Course Policies 

* per Sun Valley Company website as of March 3, 2021. 

1. Tee time reservations are required for [practice 

rounds] and will be set up in 15-minute intervals. 

2. Golfers are discouraged from congregating in 

groups around the tee or clubhouse prior to play 

and are expected to maintain an appropriate 

social distance of at least 6-feet at all times. 

3. Golf carts are limited to one golfer per cart, 

unless other golfers are immediate family or live 

in the same household, or at golfer discretion. 

4. No sand and seed bottles, ball washers, towels, 

or bunker rakes will be available. Golfers are 

requested to smooth bunker sand out with club 

head or foot upon exiting. 

5. Refrain from touching flagsticks on the course. 

6. Clubhouse facilities will remain closed so locker 

rooms and bag storage will not be available. 

Event details and protocols are subject to change, 

pending state and local COVID-19 guidelines. 

Participants are advised to use their best judgment.

OUR HISTORY 

From the Baseball Diamond 

to the Golf Green 

Danny Thompson played shortstop for the Minnesota Twins for 

only one season before being diagnosed with leukemia at the 

age of 26. Refusing to let his illness get him down, he went on to 

play two more seasons while undergoing treatment. He lost his 

battle with leukemia in 1976. 

Danny Thompson 

1947 – 1976 

To honor Danny’s memory and support the fight against leukemia, 

Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Congressman 

Ralph Harding established the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf 

Tournament Leukemia Research Benefit. The inaugural event 

was held in 1977 in Sun Valley, Idaho. The guest list included 

President Gerald Ford, Speaker of the House Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, 

Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio. 

Harmon Killebrew lost his own battle with esophageal cancer 

in 2011. The tournament was renamed the Killebrew-Thompson 

Memorial in memoriam. 

Harmon Killebrew 

1936 – 2011

ABOUT US 

The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is dedicated to raising funds for 

leukemia and cancer research through an annual charity event held 

in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since 1977, individuals from across the country 

have gathered with one goal in mind: to find a cure for cancer. 

Since 1977, KTM has funded 

$18.9 million 

in cancer research & care 

The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is now one of the leading cancer 

research fundraisers of its kind. What began as a golf tournament among 

friends and associates has evolved beyond the golf course into a four-day 

affair showcasing the best of Sun Valley. The event lineup includes an 

Idaho Welcome BBQ, Auction Gala, Concert for a Cure, and much more. 

Discover why this event has become an enduring tradition for so many. 

Join us, and together we can take a swing at cancer.

SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT 

Sarah Ewald 

A high school cross-country runner and skier, Sarah Ewald “always had 

nasty things on [her] feet.” So when the 18-year-old noticed a lump on 

her left foot, she thought nothing of it. 

When the lump continued to grow, her doctor ordered a battery 

of tests. The results revealed a soft-tissue tumor called alveolar 

rhabdomyosarcoma and that cancer had spread to her pancreas. 

Sarah was referred to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital where she started on a 54-week treatment 

regimen, which included surgery to remove her pancreas and a portion of her spleen, radiation, and a clinical trial in a promising 

new chemotherapy. 

“At my very first appointment, my oncologist said, ‘I could rattle off the stats for you all day, but I want you to focus on being 

100% cancer-free. That’s where we’re going to get you.’” 

Sarah enjoyed fifteen cancer-free months until a lump appeared in her thigh. She put her boxing gloves back on once again 

and focused on getting healthy. Sarah underwent surgery and another round of radiation and enrolled in another trial, led by 

hematologist/oncologist Dr. Brenda Weigel. “The results were so positive that the trial actually ended early,” Sarah explained. 

The 28-year-old has been cancer-free for seven years. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2016, married her 

childhood friend, Mark Ulrich, in 2018, and now works for her family’s company. Sarah and her husband live in the Twin Cities 

with their dog, Bear, whose been with Sarah ever since her first bout with cancer. 

“I’m grateful for so much. I think I’m doing so well now because of the [clinical] studies. I’m thankful to the people who are 

funding cancer research and to the people who are doing the research. Research will help more kids reach milestones like 

going to college and getting married. And help them do so with minimal long-term side effects.”

OUR BENEFICIARIES 

Proceeds from the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial advance cancer research and care at St. Luke’s 

Cancer Institute and Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. KTM has donated more 

than $18.9 million to these institutions, which has gone directly to cancer research. Our beneficiaries 

leverage these funds three-to-five fold through matching grants and other funds, increasing the 

impact of our donation up to $5 million annually. 

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) brings cuttingedge 

clinical trials to Idaho and the Northwest. 

SLCI provides access to experimental treatments 

usually only available at hospitals in larger 

metropolitan areas. Funds contributed by KTM 

cover research costs incurred by both enrolled 

patients and SLCI itself, making accessible new 

treatment pathways. 

The Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) is advancing 

cancer care beyond the chemotherapy and radiation 

treatments of the past. MCC is preeminent in the 

research of cell therapies to treat leukemia and 

solid tumor cancers. Support from KTM seeds high 

impact studies that contribute to the worldwide 

research community and that improve quality of life 

for patients and survivors. 

To learn more about the work of our beneficiaries, visit 

www.ktmgolf.com/our-cause

TOURNAMENT FORMAT 

Format for Play 

The format is four-person, two best-ball over two-days. 

• Max handicap: Men 24 | Women 36. 

• Player whose score is counting for the team must putt out. 

• Scores and handicaps subject to review after each round by Handicap 

Chairman Jeff Petersen, PGA. 

Mulligans 

Players may purchase up to two mulligans per day. These can be used 

for any stroke on a hole, with the exception of contest holes (Closest to 

the Pin and Longest Drive). 

Handicap Index 

The handicap index of GHIN will be based on Sun Valley’s course rating. 

Previous years’ posted scores may be used for handicap adjustments, 

which can be conducted at any time. Adjusted handicaps may be used 

for individual low net and team scores. 

Awards 

The tournament concludes with a ceremony that presents awards to: 

• Three lowest scoring teams. 

• Low Net and Low Gross scores (men and women). 

• Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin (each day and course for men 

and women).

GOLF COURSES 

Elkhorn Golf Course 

First opened in 1974, the Elkhorn Golf Course represents 

the last collaboration between legendary father-son design 

team Robert Trent Jones, Senior and Junior. Trent Jones, Sr. 

designed the rather hilly front nine. His son designed the 

back nine, which follows a creek and presents water hazards 

on all but one hole. 

The undulating greens, 7,214 yards long from the tips, boast 

over 100 sand traps and bunkers and feature scenic vistas 

extending from the Elkhorn hillsides to Sun Valley’s White 

Clouds golf course. The course underwent renovations in 

2004 and was acquired by Sun Valley Company in 2011. 

Trail Creek Golf Course 

Golf Digest ranked Sun Valley Resort as one of the top 75 

resort courses in North America. Trail Creek is Sun Valley’s 

signature course and promises a challenging round of golf 

for every level of player. 

Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the traditional alpine course 

in 1980 with a full complement of stream carries and ominous 

bunkers well-positioned to catch the errant shot. Play crosses 

the beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front nine alone! 

Coupled with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains 

and ever-present clear blue skies, a round of golf on the Trail 

Creek Course is a prized addition to any golf resume.

2020 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS 

Diamond Sponsor 

Silver Sponsors 

Premier Sponsors 

McCOY FREIGHTLINER

Super Sponsors 

HELPING YOU SEE THE LIGHT 

Major Sponsors 

John & Rosy 

Elmore Family 

Steve Hanks 

Family 

Russ Huffer 

Family 

Joe & Kathi 

Puishys Family 

Drs. Anne & Peter 

Thurnau 

Cart & Hole Sponsors

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 

Sponsorship packages boast premium brand exposure coupled with invitations to all of the event activities for golf 

tournament participants and their social guests. 

Diamond Sponsor $70,000 

• 16 golf tournament participants 

• 16 invitations to all social guest activities 

• 32 invitations to all social functions 

• Full-page ad in the Tournament Program and logo on website 

Platinum Sponsor $55,000 





Gold Sponsor $50,000 





Premier Sponsor $28,000 

Super Sponsor $20,000 

Major Sponsor $10,000 

Silver Sponsor $38,000 Patron Sponsor $5,000 

















• 1 golf tournament participant 

• 1 invitation to all social guest activities 


• Half-page ad in the Tournament Program and logo on website

Golfer registration includes: 

• Two tournament golf rounds 

• $500 shopping credit to online tournament store 

• On-course breakfast and lunch during tournament 

• Choice of two (2) Pre-Tournament Activities 

• Golf practice round 

• Whitewater rafting 

• Shooting sports 

• Horseback riding 

• Guided fly fishing 

• Entry for golfer and a guest to all Social Functions 

• Cancer in Focus Forum 

• Idaho Welcome BBQ 

• Auction Gala 

• Awards Ceremony 

• Entry for golfer’s guest to all Social Guest Activities 

• Guided Hike 

• Luncheon & Fashion Show 

• Cooking Class 

GOLFER BENEFITS

PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIPS 

Highlight your brand at primary touchpoints throughout the four-day event in Sun Valley, Idaho. All promotional sponsorships 

include recognition in the tournament program, event website, and social media. Golf spots are not included. 

Golf Ball Sponsor $10,000 

• Company logo on golf balls included in tee gift bags distributed to every player 

• Verbal recognition during pre-round announcements and awards ceremony 

• Full-page ad in Tournament Program and company logo on event website 

Limited to 1 sponsorship 

Pin Flag Sponsor $10,000 

• Company logo displayed on all 36 pin flags across the Trail Creek and Elkhorn golf courses 


• Full-page ad in Tournament Program and company logo on event website 

Limited to 1 sponsorship 

Driving Range Sponsor $7,500 

• Company logo on featured signage at either the Trail Creek or Elkhorn driving ranges 

• Opportunity to have a representative on-site to promote company product or services (restrictions apply) 

• Half-page ad in Tournament Program 

Limited to 2 sponsorships 

Contest Sponsor $6,000 

• Company-branded Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin 


Limited to 2 sponsorships

Beverage Cart Sponsor $5,000 

• Signage displayed on beverage cart and turn window at Trail Creek or Elkhorn course 


Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor $4,000 

• One (1) breakfast and one (1) lunch sponsor for both tournament days 

• Company signage and brand presence at designated event 


Golf Cart Sponsor $3,000 

• Company logo on windshield of all tournament golf carts, at both golf courses 


Hole Sponsor $1,000 

• Company logo displayed on one (1) sign at a course tee box 

No limit to sponsorships 

Tee Gift Item Sponsor In-kind donation 

• (160) specialty items for tee gift bags given to every player (subject to KTM approval) 

No limit to sponsorships 

Custom Opportunities 

We are happy to tailor a package to your unique branding and promotional needs. To 

discuss ideas, please contact Hannah Stauts at 208-726-1049 or hannah@ktmgolf.com.

PRE-TOURNAMENT ACTIVITIES 

On Wednesday and Thursday before the tournament, golfers can chose either a golf practice round or one of four 

other activities that showcase the beauty of the Sun Valley area. Social guests may join for an additional fee. 

Whitewater Rafting 

Soak in the scenery of the Sawtooth Mountains as you float 

down the Salmon River near Stanley, Idaho. Choose from 

either a leisurely, rapid-free float or a wild ride over Class II 

and III rapids. Transportation, gear, and snack provided. 

Shooting Sports 

Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced shooter, 

the certified instructors at the Sun Valley Gun Club offer 

challenges for every ability. Choose from trap, five-stand, or 

sporting clays. Ammunition, guns, and targets provided.

Horseback Riding 

The Wood River Valley was established 130 years ago by 

ranchers and miners. Get a taste of Sun Valley’s Western 

heritage with a guided horseback ride led by Sun Valley 

Stables that takes you on the scenic Dollar Mountain Trail. 

Fly Fishing 

Immerse yourself in some of Central Idaho’s picturesque 

streams on a guided fly fishing trip. Hone your casting (and 

catching) skills with the help of an experienced local guide. 

Gear and fishing license included.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS 

Each day of the event features a social function where golfers and their guests can gather off the course over fine food 

and drinks, live music, and other delights. 

Idaho Welcome BBQ 

Thursday, August 19 

Kick off the weekend with a Western welcome at Sun Valley’s 

historic Trail Creek Cabin! Dig in to classic Gem State fare to 

the sounds of live music and Trail Creek babbling nearby while 

taking in views of Bald Mountain. 

Auction Gala 

Friday, August 20 

Raise your glass (and your paddle!) for a cancer-free future at 

our main fundraising event. Enjoy cocktails, live music, and 

a gourmet dinner while bidding on an impressive auction 

selection—from exclusive experiences to priceless collectibles.

Tournament Awards Ceremony 

Saturday, August 21 

Convene with your competitors to find out which golfers 

proved their mettle on the course. Trophies are presented to 

the three lowest scoring teams, individual low net, low gross, 

longest drive, and closest to the pin for men and women. 

Concert for a Cure 


The weekend culminates with a private concert at a scenic 

Sun Valley venue. Sing and dance along to familiar classics 

while raising the roof for a worthy cause. Concert tickets are 

sold separately and not included in tournament registration.

2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

Wednesday, August 18 

Friday, August 20 

9 A.M. - 6 P.M. 

All Day 

Event Registration - Sun Valley Resort Mall 

Pre-Tournament Activity - Choose one of 

four activity offerings or a practice round at 

Trail Creek or Elkhorn golf courses. 

7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M. 

9:00 A.M. 

Golfer Breakfast - Trail Creek and Elkhorn 

golf clubhouses 

First Tournament Round - Trail Creek and 

Elkhorn golf courses 

Evening on Own 

Dine Around Town - Explore the unique 

culinary scene of Sun Valley. 

12:00 P.M. 

Social Guest Activity - Luncheon and 

Fashion Show 

Thursday, August 19 

9 A.M. - 4 P.M. 

All Day 

Event Registration - Sun Valley Resort Mall 

Pre-Tournament Activity - Choose one of 

four activity offerings or a practice round at 

Trail Creek or Elkhorn golf courses. 

5:30 P.M. 


7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M. 

9:00 A.M. 

Auction Gala - River Run Lodge 

Golfer Breakfast - Trail Creek and Elkhorn 

golf clubhouses 

Second Tournament Round - Trail Creek and 

Elkhorn golf courses 

TBD 

Social Guest Activity - Guided Hike 

TBD 

Social Guest Activity - Cooking Class 

4 P.M. - 5 P.M. 

6 P.M. 

Cancer in Focus - Leading researchers 

present the latest in cancer treatments. 

Idaho Welcome BBQ - Trail Creek Cabin 

TBD 

8:00 P.M. 

Tournament Awards Ceremony 

Concert for a Cure - Exclusive to KTM guests 

Location and band to be announced.

LODGING 

Lodging is available at Sun Valley Resort under the KTM room block. 

Enjoy resort luxury at your choice of the Sun Valley Lodge, the Sun 

Valley Inn, or Lodge Apartments. To take advantage of the group rate, 

book online or call reservations and use group code 0821KTGO. 

Book online 

https://www.sunvalley.com/lodging#/groups/0821KTGO 

Alternate Lodging 

Book by phone 

Sun Valley Reservations 

1-800-786-8259 

knobhillinn.com 

208-726-8010 

limelighthotels.com 

855-565-0985 

hotelketchum.com 

208-471-4716

RESORT AMENITIES 

Spa at Sun Valley 

Enjoy spa services in Sun Valley’s luxury treatment rooms, where 

your massage therapist will guide you into blissful tranquility. 

Gondola Views on Baldy 

Ride to the top of Bald Mountain on the gondola or chairlift to 

just enjoy the panoramic views or hike down one of the trails. 

Tennis 

Enjoy a game with friends on one of the Sun Valley Tennis 

Center’s 17 courts. Group clinics and private lessons available. 

Swimming & Fitness Center 

Grab a chair and a cocktail and enjoy the new Lodge Pool, the 

charming Inn Pool, or the Olympic Pool and Jacuzzi. 

Ice Skating 

The Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink is one of only two year-round 

outdoor ice rinks in the country. 

Bowling 

Recently renovated, the Bowling Alley and Game Room in the 

Lodge is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the Northwest.

SPONSORSHIP 

COMMITMENT 

Champion a cure for cancer while 

promoting your brand at our in-person 

events or remote tournaments. 

Visit the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial 

website to complete your commitment 

form and payment. 

ktmgolf.com/sponsor 

Commitments must be received by 

June 4, 2021 to secure participation. 

Contact Hannah Stauts with any 

questions, or to create a customized 

sponsorship package. 

hannah@ktmgolf.com | 208.726.1049

KILLEBREW-THOMPSON MEMORIAL 

P.O. Box 232 | Sun Valley, ID 83353 

208.726.1049 | office@ktmgolf.com 

www.ktmgolf.com 

©Jordyn Dooley

2021 KTM Sponsorship Packet

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