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The 11th Annual Big Bad Ball Urges Local Businesses to Celebrate Life And Support Hospice of Wake County By Becoming a Corporate Sponsor

We are inviting you to become a corporate sponsor and help support Hospice of Wake County

2012-08-18
RALEIGH, NC, August 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) Celebrate life and give back to the community by becoming a corporate sponsor of A Sophisticated Soiree, the 11th annual Big Bad Ball. Surrounded by the penthouse view of Raleigh's skyline, the Capital City Club's Young Executives will once again host the party of the year as the annual black tie gala takes center stage on September 29th from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club.

There are five sponsorship levels available - Platinum ($10,000 and up), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500), Bronze ($1,000) and Angel ($500). All sponsorship levels receive tickets to the event and a special listing as a donor on http://www.bigbadball.com, Facebook and Twitter. All sponsors are invited to the VIP Sponsor Reception and valet parking is provided for each group member. For full sponsorship levels and benefits information please visit http://www.bigbadball.com.

"Our sponsorship opportunities start at $500 which enables organizations of all sizes and budgets to participate and give to Hospice," said Brad Barbour, co-chair of this year's ball. "Without the support of our sponsors, this event would not be possible."

Tickets for the Big Bad Ball can also be purchased individually for $100 each before August 31. After August 31, tickets increase to $125.

To purchase tickets or learn more about the event, Where It's Good To Be Bad, please visit http://www.bigbadball.com or call Hospice of Wake County at 919-828-0890.

About the Big Bad Ball
Presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, the Big Bad Ball is an annual black-tie gala benefitting Hospice of Wake County. The events raises funds to support Hospice of Wake County's Benevolent Care Program and Horizon's Grief Center, providing necessary end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families. To learn more about the Big Bad Ball, please visit http://www.bigbadball.com or call Hospice of Wake County at 919.828.0890.

About Hospice of Wake County
Your community hospice since 1979, Hospice of Wake County provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to those living with advanced illness, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one, regardless of age, race, religion, or financial circumstances. Service areas include Wake, Durham, Johnston, Franklin, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson counties. Guided by community-based boards of directors and trustees, and supported by a dedicated professional staff, Hospice of Wake County provides compassionate hospice care allowing patients to enjoy their lives to the fullest. For more information, call 919.828.0890 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org.


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[Press-News.org] The 11th Annual Big Bad Ball Urges Local Businesses to Celebrate Life And Support Hospice of Wake County By Becoming a Corporate Sponsor
We are inviting you to become a corporate sponsor and help support Hospice of Wake County