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47TH ANNUAL KILLEBREW-THOMPSON • AUGUST 17-19, <strong>2023</strong> • SUN VALLEY, IDAHO<br />
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
COMMIT TO A CURE<br />
We are excited to invite you to the 47th Annual Killebrew-Thompson, August 17-<br />
19, <strong>2023</strong>, at the beautiful Sun Valley Resort. Killebrew-Thompson is about raising<br />
money for life-saving cancer research. It is also about creating hope and better<br />
outcomes for cancer patients and their families. We have all been touched by<br />
this horrible disease, and while a lot of progress has been made, there is still<br />
much to do.<br />
Since 1977, Killebrew-Thompson has raised over $21.4 million to support vital<br />
research at Idaho’s St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and the Masonic Cancer Center,<br />
University of Minnesota. Our beneficiaries leverage our annual donation threeto<br />
five-fold through matching grants and other funds, maximizing the impact<br />
of your charitable dollars.<br />
Doug Oppenheimer<br />
Pres., Oppenheimer Companies<br />
Board Chair<br />
In 2022, our collective efforts resulted in a $1,500,000 donation- the largest in<br />
our organization’s history. This landmark contribution enables our beneficiaries<br />
to focus on cutting-edge research despite the many challenges raised by the<br />
pandemic. We hope you will consider joining us with a sponsorship. With your<br />
support, we can continue the momentum toward a cure.<br />
We hope to see you in Sun Valley!<br />
Hannah Stauts<br />
Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Doug Oppenheimer, Chair<br />
President, Oppenheimer Companies<br />
Stephanie Lemmerman, Treasurer<br />
Chief Financial Officer, Dapper Labs<br />
Terry Do lan<br />
Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bank<br />
Amy Van Auker, Vice Chair<br />
Marc Butler<br />
CEO, J.R. Butler, Inc<br />
John Elmore<br />
Vice Chairman, US Bank (Retired)<br />
Evan Robertson, Secretary<br />
Robertson & Slette, PLLC<br />
Laurie Daniels<br />
Partner, May Trucking Company<br />
Georgie Fenton<br />
Georgie Fenton<br />
Realtor, Coldwell Banker
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Melissa Gilbert<br />
John Jackson<br />
Founder/CEO, Jacksons Food Stores<br />
Marvin May<br />
Owner, May Trucking Company<br />
Dr. Anne Huffer<br />
Dentist, New Prague Dental Center<br />
Mark Johnson<br />
News Anchor KTVB (Retired)<br />
Joe Puishys<br />
CEO, SitelogIQ<br />
Russ Huffer<br />
CEO, Apogee Enterprises Inc. (Retired)<br />
Ross Matthews<br />
CEO, Sinclair Oil Company<br />
Brian Zivicky<br />
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
OUR HISTORY<br />
From the baseball diamond<br />
to the golf green<br />
Danny Thompson played shortstop for the Minnesota Twins for<br />
only one season before being diagnosed with leukemia at the<br />
age of 26. Refusing to let his illness get him down, he went on to<br />
play two more seasons while undergoing treatment. He lost his<br />
battle with leukemia in 1976.<br />
Danny Thompson<br />
1947 – 1976<br />
To honor Danny’s memory and support the fight against leukemia,<br />
Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew and Congressman<br />
Ralph Harding established the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf<br />
Tournament Leukemia Research Benefit. The inaugural event<br />
was held in 1977 in Sun Valley, Idaho. The guest list included<br />
President Gerald Ford, Speaker of the House Thomas “Tip” O’Neill,<br />
Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio.<br />
Harmon Killebrew lost his own battle with esophageal cancer<br />
in 2011. The tournament was renamed the Killebrew-Thompson<br />
Memorial in memoriam.<br />
Harmon Killebrew<br />
1936 – 2011
ABOUT US<br />
The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is dedicated to raising funds for<br />
leukemia and cancer research through an annual charity event held<br />
in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since 1977, individuals from across the country<br />
have gathered with one goal in mind: to find a cure for cancer.<br />
Since 1977, <strong>KTM</strong> has funded<br />
$21.4 million<br />
in cancer research & care<br />
The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial is now one of the leading cancer<br />
research fundraisers of its kind. What began as a golf tournament among<br />
friends and associates has evolved beyond the golf course into a four-day<br />
affair showcasing the best of Sun Valley. The event lineup includes an<br />
Idaho Welcome BBQ, Auction Gala, Concert for a Cure, and much more.<br />
Discover why this event has become an enduring tradition for so many.<br />
Join us, and together we can take a swing at cancer.
SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT<br />
Blake Hastings<br />
Blake Hastings went into the clinic for an MRI of his foot for what he was sure was a broken<br />
bone. But sitting in the exam room alone, the then-37-year-old received the news he never<br />
expected to get: he had cancer. It was likely Ewing sarcoma, a type of cancer of the bones<br />
or the soft tissue around them.<br />
A family friend at his diagnosing clinic made a call that would change Blake’s life. Six hours<br />
later, Blake and Carey met with M Health Fairview orthopedic surgeon Denis Clohisy, M.D., a<br />
member of the renowned Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota.<br />
“When it comes to Ewing sarcoma, it’s really premature to advise amputation until we’ve<br />
seen the effect of the chemotherapy,” Clohisy says. “In most cases, it shrinks the tumor<br />
and therefore results in a surgical treatment that’s less debilitating than one might have<br />
thought at the beginning.”<br />
Blake spent a grueling nine months in treatment – but at home. For weeks at a time, he’d<br />
barely leave his bed. He spent about 15 days in the hospital total.<br />
In the end, Blake was able to keep his leg, losing only part of his foot. About six weeks after his treatments had ended, he felt<br />
like he was back to “full steam.” And now, one month short of five years later, the Hastings couldn’t be happier about Blake’s<br />
recovery.<br />
“The U of M team really managed the care of the person and the health of the person,” Blake says. “I think the medical care is<br />
as important as providing that hope for someone, a family, that there is an end zone.”<br />
Today the Hastings family is back to life as usual – working, getting the kids to their activities, and going on vacations together.<br />
Blake likes to spend his time golfing, skiing, hunting, fishing, and playing basketball – and bragging that he can still beat his<br />
kids at any of these activities with only nine toes.
OUR BENEFICIARIES<br />
Proceeds from the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial advance cancer research and care at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute and<br />
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. <strong>KTM</strong> has donated $21.4 million to these institutions, which has gone<br />
directly to cancer research. Our beneficiaries leverage these funds four- to five-fold through matching grants and<br />
other funds, increasing the impact of our donation by up to $6 million annually.<br />
St. Luke’s Cancer Institute (SLCI) brings cuttingedge<br />
clinical trials to Idaho and the Northwest.<br />
SLCI provides access to experimental treatments<br />
usually only available at hospitals in larger<br />
metropolitan areas. Funds contributed by <strong>KTM</strong><br />
cover research costs incurred by both enrolled<br />
patients and SLCI itself, making accessible new<br />
treatment pathways.<br />
The Masonic Cancer Center (MCC) is advancing<br />
cancer care beyond the chemotherapy and radiation<br />
treatments of the past. MCC is preeminent in the<br />
research of cell therapies to treat leukemia and<br />
solid tumor cancers. Support from <strong>KTM</strong> seeds high<br />
impact studies that contribute to the worldwide<br />
research community and that improve quality of life<br />
for patients and survivors.<br />
To learn more about the work of our beneficiaries, visit<br />
www.ktmgolf.com/cause
GOLF TOURNAMENT FORMAT<br />
Format for Play<br />
The format is four-person, two best-ball over two-days.<br />
• Max handicap: Men 24 | Women 36.<br />
• Player whose score is counting for the team must putt out.<br />
• Scores and handicaps subject to review after each round by<br />
Handicap Chairman Tate Mills, PGA.<br />
Mulligans<br />
Players may purchase up to two mulligans per day. These can be used<br />
for any stroke on a hole, with the exception of contest holes (Closest to<br />
the Pin and Longest Drive).<br />
Handicap Index<br />
The handicap index of GHIN will be based on Sun Valley’s course rating.<br />
Previous years’ posted scores may be used for handicap adjustments,<br />
which can be conducted at any time. Adjusted handicaps may be used<br />
for individual low net and team scores.<br />
Awards<br />
The tournament concludes with a ceremony that presents awards to:<br />
• Three lowest scoring teams.<br />
• Low Net and Low Gross scores (men and women).<br />
• Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin (each day and course for men<br />
and women).
GOLF COURSES<br />
Elkhorn Golf Course<br />
First opened in 1974, the Elkhorn Golf Course represents<br />
the last collaboration between legendary father-son design<br />
team Robert Trent Jones, Senior and Junior. Trent Jones, Sr.<br />
designed the rather hilly front nine. His son designed the<br />
back nine, which follows a creek and presents water hazards<br />
on all but one hole.<br />
The undulating greens, 7,214 yards long from the tips, boast<br />
over 100 sand traps and bunkers and feature scenic vistas<br />
extending from the Elkhorn hillsides to Sun Valley’s White<br />
Clouds golf course. The course underwent renovations in<br />
2004 and was acquired by Sun Valley Company in 2011.<br />
Trail Creek Golf Course<br />
Golf Digest ranked Sun Valley Resort as one of the top 75<br />
resort courses in North America. Trail Creek is Sun Valley’s<br />
signature course and promises a challenging round of golf<br />
for every level of player.<br />
Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed the traditional alpine course<br />
in 1980 with a full complement of stream carries and ominous<br />
bunkers well-positioned to catch the errant shot. Play crosses<br />
the beautiful Trail Creek seven times on the front nine alone!<br />
Coupled with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains<br />
and ever-present clear blue skies, a round of golf on the Trail<br />
Creek Course is a prized addition to any golf resume.
2022 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS<br />
Diamond Sponsor<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
Premier Sponsors<br />
Host Sponsor
Super Sponsors<br />
HELPING YOU SEE THE LIGHT<br />
Bradbury/Jorgenson<br />
Group<br />
Jeanann & Bob<br />
McCoy Family<br />
Proctor Mountain<br />
Properties<br />
Major Sponsors<br />
John & Rosy<br />
Elmore Family<br />
Georgie & Dick<br />
Fenton Family<br />
Steve & Debra<br />
Hanks Family<br />
Russ & Peggy<br />
Huffer Family<br />
Joe & Kathi<br />
Puishys Family<br />
Evan & Roberta<br />
Robertson Family<br />
Drs. Anne & Peter<br />
Thurnau<br />
Patron Sponsors<br />
Stephanie & Nate<br />
Lemmerman Family<br />
Brian Zivicky & Leslie<br />
Reed Family
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS<br />
<strong>Sponsorship</strong> packages boast premium brand<br />
exposure coupled with invitations to all event<br />
activities for participants and their social guests.<br />
Diamond Sponsor $70,000<br />
• 16 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 16 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 32 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Platinum Sponsor $55,000<br />
• 12 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 12 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 24 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Silver Sponsor $38,000<br />
• 8 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 8 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 16 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Premier Sponsor $28,000<br />
• 6 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 6 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 12 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Super Sponsor $20,000<br />
• 4 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 4 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 8 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Major Sponsor $10,000<br />
• 2 golf tournament or general activity participants<br />
• 2 invitations to all social guest activities<br />
• 4 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Full-page ad in event program and logo on website<br />
Patron Sponsor $5,000<br />
• 1 golf tournament or general activity participant<br />
• 1 invitation to all social guest activities<br />
• 2 invitations to all social functions<br />
• Half-page ad in event program and logo on<br />
website
Participant registration includes:<br />
• Two days of golf or general participant activities<br />
• $500 shopping credit to tee gift showroom<br />
• Breakfast and lunch during tournament play<br />
• Choice of one (1) Thursday Pre-Tournament Activity<br />
• Golf practice round<br />
• Shooting sports<br />
• Whitewater rafting • Horseback riding<br />
• Entry for participant and guest to all Social Functions<br />
• Cancer in Focus Forum<br />
• Idaho Welcome BBQ<br />
• Auction Gala<br />
• Awards Ceremony<br />
• Concert for a Cure<br />
• Entry for social guest to all Social Guest Activities<br />
• Pickleball lesson & open play<br />
• Luncheon & Fashion Show<br />
• Wine Tasting or Art Class<br />
• Guided fly fishing<br />
• Pickleball<br />
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
PROMOTIONAL SPONSORSHIPS<br />
Highlight your brand at primary touch-points throughout the three-day event in Sun Valley, Idaho. All promotional<br />
sponsorships include recognition in the tournament program, event website, and social media. Golf spots are not included.<br />
Golf Ball Sponsor $10,000<br />
• Company logo on golf balls included in tee gift bags distributed to every player<br />
• Verbal recognition during pre-round announcements and awards ceremony<br />
• Full-page ad in Tournament Program and company logo on event website<br />
Limited to 1 sponsorship<br />
Pin Flag Sponsor $10,000<br />
• Company logo displayed on all 36 pin flags across the Trail Creek and Elkhorn golf courses<br />
• Verbal recognition during pre-round announcements and awards ceremony<br />
• Full-page ad in Tournament Program and company logo on event website<br />
Limited to 1 sponsorship<br />
Driving Range Sponsor $7,500<br />
• Company logo on featured signage at either the Trail Creek or Elkhorn driving ranges<br />
• Opportunity to have a representative on-site to promote company product or services (restrictions apply)<br />
• Half-page ad in Tournament Program<br />
Limited to 2 sponsorships<br />
Contest Sponsor $6,000<br />
• Company-branded Longest Drive or Closest to the Pin<br />
• Verbal recognition during pre-round announcements and awards ceremony<br />
Limited to 2 sponsorships
Beverage Cart Sponsor $5,000<br />
• Signage displayed on beverage cart and turn window at Trail Creek or Elkhorn course<br />
Limited to 2 sponsorships<br />
Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor $4,000<br />
• One (1) breakfast and one (1) lunch sponsor for both tournament days<br />
• Company signage and brand presence at designated event<br />
Limited to 2 sponsorships<br />
Golf Cart Sponsor $3,000<br />
• Company logo on windshield of all tournament golf carts, at both golf courses<br />
Limited to 5 sponsorships<br />
Hole Sponsor $1,000<br />
• Company logo displayed on one (1) sign at a course tee box<br />
No limit to sponsorships<br />
Tee Gift Item Sponsor In-kind donation<br />
• (160) specialty items for tee gift bags given to every player (subject to <strong>KTM</strong> approval)<br />
No limit to sponsorships<br />
Custom Opportunities<br />
We are happy to tailor a package to your unique branding and promotional needs. To<br />
discuss ideas, please contact Hannah Stauts at 208-726-1049 or hannah@ktmgolf.com.
PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIES<br />
On Thursday before the golf tournament begins, and Friday and Saturday for those not competing, participants can<br />
choose to enjoy one of six activities showcasing Idaho’s outdoors. Social guests may join a participant for an additional fee.<br />
Whitewater Rafting<br />
Soak in the scenery of the Sawtooth Mountains as you float<br />
down the Salmon River near Stanley, Idaho. Choose from<br />
either a leisurely, rapid-free float or a wild ride over Class II<br />
and III rapids. Transportation, gear, and snack provided.<br />
Shooting Sports<br />
Whether you’re new to the sport or an experienced shooter,<br />
the certified instructors at the Sun Valley Gun Club offer<br />
challenges for every ability. Choose from trap, five-stand, or<br />
sporting clays. Ammunition, guns, and targets provided.
Horseback Riding<br />
Miners and ranchers first came to the Wood River Valley 130<br />
years ago. Get a taste of Sun Valley’s Western heritage with<br />
a guided horseback ride led by Sun Valley Stables that takes<br />
you on the scenic Dollar Mountain Trail.<br />
Pickleball<br />
Come join the fun with the latest sports craze to sweep the<br />
nation- pickleball! Learn the basics from Sun Valley’s certified<br />
instructors or hit the court with a partner for a mixed doubles<br />
match on the resort’s newly converted pickleball courts.<br />
Fly Fishing<br />
Immerse yourself in some of Central Idaho’s picturesque<br />
streams on a guided fly fishing trip. Hone your casting (and<br />
catching) skills with the help of an experienced local guide.<br />
Gear and fishing license included.<br />
Golf Round<br />
Experience some of Idaho’s top courses: Sun Valley’s Elkhorn,<br />
designed by the legendary father-son design team Robert<br />
Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr., and Trail Creek, designed by Robert<br />
Trent Jones, Jr.
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS<br />
Each day of the event features a social function where golfers and their guests can gather off the course over fine food<br />
and drinks, live music, and other delights.<br />
Idaho Welcome BBQ<br />
Thursday, August 17<br />
Kick off the weekend with a western welcome at Sun Valley’s<br />
historic Trail Creek Cabin! Dig in to classic Gem State fare to<br />
the sounds of live music and Trail Creek babbling nearby while<br />
taking in views of Bald Mountain.<br />
Auction Gala<br />
Friday, August 18<br />
Raise your glass (and your paddle!) for a cancer-free future at<br />
our main fundraising event. Enjoy cocktails, live music, and<br />
a gourmet dinner while bidding on an impressive auction<br />
selection—from exclusive experiences to priceless collectibles.
Awards Ceremony<br />
Saturday, August 19<br />
Convene with your competitors to find out which golfers<br />
and shooters proved their mettle over the last two days of<br />
competition. Individual and team trophies are presented for<br />
both events, along with a few other entertaining surprises.<br />
Concert for a Cure<br />
Saturday, August 19<br />
The weekend culminates with an outdoor concert at the base<br />
of Sun Valley’s famed Bald Mountain ski resort. Sing and dance<br />
along to familiar classics while raising the roof for a worthy<br />
cause. Tickets for participants and their guests now included!
<strong>2023</strong> SCHEDULE OF EVENTS<br />
Wednesday, August 16<br />
Friday, cont...<br />
3 P.M. - 7 P.M.<br />
Event Registration - Sun Valley Inn<br />
12:00 P.M.<br />
Social Guest Activity - Luncheon and<br />
Fashion Show<br />
Thursday, August 17<br />
5:30 P.M.<br />
Cocktail Reception & Auction Gala - Sun<br />
Valley Inn<br />
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.<br />
All Day<br />
4 P.M. - 5 P.M.<br />
Event Registration - Sun Valley Inn<br />
Participant Activities - Choose one of five<br />
activity offerings or a golf round at Trail<br />
Creek or Elkhorn golf courses.<br />
Cancer in Focus - Leading researchers<br />
present the latest in cancer treatments.<br />
Saturday, August 19<br />
7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.<br />
All Day<br />
Golfer Breakfast - Trail Creek and Elkhorn golf<br />
clubhouses<br />
General Participant Activities<br />
6 P.M.<br />
Idaho Welcome BBQ - Trail Creek Cabin<br />
9:00 A.M.<br />
Golf Tournament Round 2 - Trail Creek and<br />
Elkhorn golf courses<br />
Friday, August 18<br />
7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.<br />
Golfer Breakfast - Trail Creek and Elkhorn<br />
golf clubhouses<br />
TBD<br />
6:00 P.M.<br />
8:00 P.M.<br />
Social Guest Activity - Wine Tasting<br />
Awards Ceremony - River Run Lodge<br />
Concert for a Cure - River Run Lodge<br />
All Day<br />
9:00 A.M.<br />
General Participant Activities<br />
Golf Tournament Round 1 - Trail Creek and<br />
Elkhorn golf courses
LODGING<br />
Lodging is available at Sun Valley Resort under the <strong>KTM</strong> room block.<br />
Enjoy resort luxury at your choice of the Sun Valley Lodge, the Sun<br />
Valley Inn, or Lodge Apartments. To take advantage of the group rate,<br />
book online or call reservations. Be sure to mention you are with <strong>KTM</strong>!<br />
Book Online<br />
https://bit.ly/ktmblock<br />
Book by Phone<br />
Sun Valley Reservations - 1-800-786-8259<br />
Alternate Lodging<br />
knobhillinn.com<br />
208-726-8010<br />
limelighthotels.com<br />
855-565-0985<br />
hotelketchum.com<br />
208-471-4716
RESORT AMENITIES<br />
Spa at Sun Valley<br />
Enjoy spa services in Sun Valley’s luxury treatment rooms, where<br />
your massage therapist will guide you into blissful tranquility.<br />
Gondola Views on Baldy<br />
Ride to the top of Bald Mountain on the gondola or chairlift to<br />
just enjoy the panoramic views or hike down one of the trails.<br />
Tennis<br />
Enjoy a game with friends on one of the Sun Valley Tennis<br />
Center’s 17 courts. Group clinics and private lessons available.<br />
Swimming & Fitness Center<br />
Grab a chair and a cocktail and enjoy the new Lodge Pool, the<br />
charming Inn Pool, or the Olympic Pool and Jacuzzi.<br />
Ice Skating<br />
The Sun Valley Outdoor Ice Rink is one of only two year-round<br />
outdoor ice rinks in the country.<br />
Bowling<br />
Recently renovated, the Bowling Alley and Game Room in the<br />
Lodge is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the northwest.
SPONSORSHIP<br />
COMMITMENT<br />
Champion a cure for cancer while<br />
promoting your brand at our in-person<br />
events or remote tournaments.<br />
Visit the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial<br />
website to complete your commitment<br />
form and payment.<br />
ktmgolf.com/sponsors<br />
Commitments must be received by<br />
June 3, <strong>2023</strong> to secure participation.<br />
Contact Hannah Stauts with any<br />
questions, or to create a customized<br />
sponsorship package.<br />
hannah@ktmgolf.com | 208.726.1049
P.O. Box 232 | Sun Valley, ID 83353<br />
208.726.1049 | office@ktmgolf.com<br />
www.ktmgolf.com
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