1. Hunger is real.
It affects real people in real places,
around the world and here at home.
We are determined to
make an impact in the
battle with hunger, and
we need your help to make it happen.

2. Our assignment.
Between April 22 and May 22, 2012,
Vero Beach minister Scott Alexander
will undertake a demanding physical
challenge – a 3,300-mile cross
country bike trip dedicated to
focusing attention on the severe
problems of hunger.

3. 1 man. 2 wheels.
3,300 miles. 925,000,000
hungry people.
And a corps of passionate volunteers
determined to make a difference.
So how can you get involved?

4. We need sponsors.
The success of this endeavor will be a special tribute to
the important Sponsors who help us get the
word out and reach our ambitious $50,000+
goal.
Let’s talk about…
• Our Mission
• Our Beneficiaries
• The Rider & The Ride
• Why You Should Help
• How You Can Help

5. Our Mission.
Beginning on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in Costa Mesa, California
and ending Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Vero Beach, Florida, Rev.
Scott Alexander will bicycle all 3,300 miles, challenging
organizations and individuals of the Vero Beach community
and beyond to donate money to help beat hunger – both
locally and globally. Friends, neighbors, and concerned people
will join Rev. Alexander for all or part of the last four days of
the ride, “bringing him home” from Savannah to Vero Beach.
Our goal is to raise $50,000-$100,000 – with half going to our
local Harvest Food and Outreach Center and half going to Stop
Hunger Now, an established international organization which
packages millions of simple meal packets to be distributed
around the world.

6. Our Mission.
Two highlights of The Ride To Beat Hunger will be…
• On May 22, Rev. Alexander will arrive for a “Homecoming
Splash Party” presented by Waldo's Restaurant located
inside the Historic Driftwood Inn, adjacent to
Vero Beach’s Humiston Park. Hundreds of
people (perhaps even more) will assemble at
Waldo’s for the arrival rally, demonstrating
their commitment to beating hunger and
their willingness to do even more, like…
• On June 9, 2012, Stop Hunger Now will send a truckload of
food products and a “meal packet assembly team” to Vero
Beach, where we will organize volunteers of all ages in a
one day effort to create up to 100,000 meal packets for
hungry children around the world.

7. Our Mission.
An energetic corps of Rotarian volunteers from Indian River
County have undertaken to enlist the support and
involvement from scores of other Rotary Clubs along the
3,300 mile trek. Other groups, near and far, are lending
their support as well, including the Vero Beach
Ministerial Association.
Already, a talented, energetic volunteer team is
supporting this ride and encouraging our neighbors
(and anyone else who will listen) to come along and
help beat hunger.

8. Our Beneficiaries.
Funds raised by The Ride To Beat Hunger will be shared
equally between two organizations who have
demonstrated their ability to beat hunger, locally and
around the world.
• Our local Harvest Food and Outreach Center
(harvestfoodandoutreach.org)
• The international group Stop Hunger Now
(stophungernow.org)
For more information about these two
important organizations, visit our website
at http://TheRideToBeatHunger.org. Also, check out
our downloads section of the website.

9. The Rider & The Ride.
Rev. Scott W. Alexander, minister of the Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, a proud Rotarian,
and an avid cyclist, is undertaking a demanding month-long,
3,300 mile bike ride across America to beat hunger.
This demanding ride across America He is a veteran of "fund-raising by
will challenge me physically,
emotionally, and spiritually. There will bike," having biked cross country in
be days on this ride that push me to my
limits as a human being. But, each of 2005 and 2008 raising money for La
us must reach for our limits if we are to
beat hunger. For me, I know how to
Clinica Del Pueblo in Washington, DC.
ride a bike. The next question is, “What
can you do to help?”
- Rev. Scott Alexander Rev. Alexander is 62 years old and lives
with both severe arthritis and an
artificial knee, but knows he is up to the
physical challenge of this ride.

10. The Rider & The Ride.
The ride spans 10 states and covers 3,300 miles. Each daily
ride segment averages 115.5 miles. There are two “rest
days” planned during the 31-day journey - one in
Albuquerque, NM and the other in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Logistical support for the ride
Read Rev. Alexander's blog and
follow his daily progress on
http://TheRideToBeatHunger.org.
segments between California
While on our website, download an
informative FAQ about the ride.
and Georgia are arranged by
America By Bicycle as part of
their ongoing schedule of
cycling experiences. From
Savannah home, Rev. Alexander
will be joined by local friends,
neighbors, and supporters.

11. Why You Should Help.
Reliable estimates tell us that 31.3% of Indian River County’s
children are “food insecure.” Across the Treasure Coast, the child
food insecurity rate is 30.5 percent, with more than 36,290
students uncertain about the source of their next meal.
In 2009, 43.6 million Americans (14.3 percent) were living in
poverty. 15.5 million (20.7 percent) of children under the age of 18
were and 3.4 million (8.9 percent) of seniors 65 and older lived in
poverty.
The planet has more than enough food for all. Still, a child dies
of hunger every 5 seconds somewhere in the world.
That’s 17,000+ children every day.
925,000,000 people (nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide)
are undernourished.
*Statistical sources can be found on our website.

12. How You Can Help.
You can support The Ride To Beat Hunger through
sponsorships as well as direct donations.
• Principal Sponsorships
• Event Sponsorships
• Arrival Rally Sponsorships
• Meal Packing Day Sponsorships
• Day Sponsorships
• Our Angel Sponsor
• Other Gifts
• Get Involved
Learn more…

13. How You Can Help.
Principal Sponsorships
This is your opportunity to have a significant impact on
relieving hunger for people here in Vero Beach as well as
locations around the world. As a Principal Sponsor, you’ll
receive recognition as a main sponsor in all publicity, including,
but not limited to:
• Your name/company logo on Rev. Alexander's jerseys.
• Prominent mention in Treasure Coast newspaper, radio and
TV publicity.
• Featured exposure on websites for The Ride to Beat
Hunger, the Harvest Food and Outreach Center, and
cooperating Indian River County Rotary Clubs.
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14. How You Can Help.
Principal Sponsorships (continued)
• Links to your website from these websites and regular
mentions on social media websites associated with The
Ride to Beat Hunger.
• Recognition by Rev. Alexander at The Ride's speaking
engagements .
• Recognition in literature and information packets we
distribute at community appearances and The Ride’s own
events.
• Rev. Alexander will be available for personal appearances
to speak on this topic before your groups.
continued...

15. How You Can Help.
Principal Sponsorships (continued)
• Recognition at the Arrival Party on May 22, 2012.
• Recognition at the Stop Hunger Now meal packing event
on June 9, 2012.
• Your logo signage can be displayed at all events.
• Local media exposure in the towns and cities along the ride
route.
• Opportunity for national media exposure.
• Use of TRTBH logos and graphics in your own advertising
and promotions.
Principal Sponsorship donations begin at $5,000.

16. How You Can Help.
Event Sponsorships
You can have a direct impact on relieving hunger by joining our
cause as an Event Sponsor.
• Prominent mention in Treasure Coast newspaper, radio and
TV publicity.
• Featured exposure on websites for The Ride to Beat
Hunger and other sites associated with The Ride.
• Links to your website from our website and regular
mentions on The Ride’s Facebook page.
• Recognition by Rev. Alexander at The Ride's speaking
engagements.
• Recognition in literature and information packets we
distribute at community appearances and The Ride’s own
events.
continued...

17. How You Can Help.
Event Sponsorships (continued)
• Rev. Alexander will be available for personal appearances
to speak on this topic before your groups.
• Your logo signage can be displayed at the Arrival Party on
May 22, 2012.
• Your logo signage can be displayed at the Stop Hunger
Now meal packing event on June 9, 2012.
• Use of TRTBH logos and graphics in your own advertising
and promotions.
Event Sponsorship donations begin at $3,000.

18. How You Can Help.
Arrival Rally Sponsorships
Arrival Rally Sponsors will be featured at the festivities planned
for May 22, 2012 at Vero Beach’s Humiston Park and Waldo’s
Restaurant.
• Featured exposure on websites for The Ride to Beat
Hunger.
• Links to your website from our website and mentions on
The Ride’s Facebook page.
• Recognition by Rev. Alexander at The Ride's speaking
engagements.
• Recognition in literature and information packets we
distribute at community appearances and The Ride’s own
events.
continued...

19. How You Can Help.
Arrival Rally Sponsorships (continued)
• Subject to scheduling, Rev. Alexander will be available for
personal appearances to speak on this topic before your
groups.
• You will be featured and your logo signage will be
prominently displayed at the Arrival Party on May 22, 2012.
• You will be recognized at the Stop Hunger Now meal
packing event on June 9, 2012.
• Use of TRTBH logos and graphics in your own advertising
and promotions.
Arrival Rally Sponsorship donations begin at $2,500.

20. How You Can Help.
Meal Packing Day Sponsorships
Meal Packing Day Sponsors will be featured at the community-
wide work day on June 9, 2012, preparing up to 100,000 meals
to be shipped around the world.
• Featured exposure on websites for The Ride to Beat
Hunger.
• Links to your website from our website and mentions on
The Ride’s Facebook page.
• Recognition by Rev. Alexander at The Ride's speaking
engagements.
• Recognition in literature and information packets we
distribute at community appearances and The Ride’s own
events.
continued...

21. How You Can Help.
Meal Packing Day Sponsorships (continued)
• Subject to scheduling, Rev. Alexander will be available for
personal appearances to speak on this topic before your
groups.
• You will be featured and your logo signage will be
prominently displayed at the Stop Hunger Now meal
packing event on June 9, 2012.
• You will be recognized at the Arrival Party on May 22, 2012.
• Use of TRTBH logos and graphics in your own advertising
and promotions.
Meal Packing Day Sponsorship donations begin at $2,500.

22. How You Can Help.
Day Sponsorships
We’ll have a Day Sponsor featured for each day of The Ride.
• Highlighted exposure on the website for
The Ride to Beat Hunger, particularly on
“Your” day.
• Links to your website from our website and
mentions on The Ride’s Facebook page.
• Recognition in literature and information
packets we distribute at community
appearances and The Ride’s own events.
continued...

23. How You Can Help.
Day Sponsorships (continued)
• Subject to scheduling, Rev. Alexander will
be available for personal appearances to
speak on this topic before your groups.
• Use of TRTBH logos and graphics in your
own advertising and promotions.
Day Sponsorship donations begin at $500.

24. How You Can Help.
Our Angel Sponsor
We are seeking one special sponsor. Our Angel is the
unique someone who will commit to a meaningful
underwriting gift – a gift that guarantees we will be able
to reach our goal (and perhaps even more).
For this sponsor, we will tailor a recognition package to
suit their desires and objectives.
Our Angel Sponsor’s donation = $ ?????

25. How You Can Help.
Other Ways To Give
Idea! Consider a gift based on $X/mile. For example…
3300 miles @ $.01 = $33
3300 miles @$.10 = $330
3300 miles @ $1 = $3300
Or make a donation in any amount you
choose…

26. How You Can Help.
Gifts can be made online at http://TheRideToBeatHunger.org.
Or, mail your tax-deductible donation to:
The Ride to Beat Hunger
PO Box 650126
Vero Beach, FL 32965
Questions? Call or email us:
772.494.5009
1-855.494.5009 (toll-free)
TheRideToBeatHunger@gmail.com

27. How You Can Help.
Get Involved
• Volunteer to help.
• Recruit more supporters.
• Solicit sponsors for yourself and join the ride
(as many or as few miles as you choose).
• Participate in Meal Packing Day on June 9, 2012.
• Learn more ways to get involved at:
http://TheRideToBeatHunger.org
Your involvement: Priceless.

28. The Next Step?
We’re ready to get rolling. May we count you in?
The Ride to Beat Hunger
PO Box 650126
Vero Beach, FL 32965
Questions? Call or email us:
772.494.5009
1-855.494.5009 (toll-free)
TheRideToBeatHunger@gmail.com
Or visit our website:
http://TheRideToBeatHunger.org