On October 8th and 9th 2022, the Suzannah Smiles Foundation will be hosting Shred de Roots at Huntsville State Park. This event is a two-day mountain bike race for all ages and skill levels and is part of the Texas Cup Series for the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association (TMBRA). 

In the last 11 years, Suzannah Smiles has raised over $325,000 to help Texas children and families impacted by Spina Bifida. All proceeds of this event will be donated directly to families impacted by Spina Bifida through scholarships and grants as well as to Spina Bifida Texas (SBTX). SBTX is often the first resource for families after diagnosis. Suzannah Smiles generates a sizable portion of SBTX’s operational capital for the year, and with your help, the 3rd edition of Shred de Roots will allow us to serve more families across our State! 

About Spina Bifida: It is estimated that Spina Bifida affects two out of every 1,000 births in Texas, almost twice the national average. Spina Bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the lower end of the spinal cord does not form properly in the developing baby. Paralysis, loss of bowel and/or bladder control, brain damage and learning disabilities are among the many challenges associated with this complex disability. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), if every woman of childbearing age (15-44) would take a daily vitamin containing 400mcg of folic acid, the incidences of Spina Bifida would be reduced by 70%.

About Spina Bifida Texas (SBTX): Based in San Antonio, and extending into Central and South Texas, SBTX is committed to serving individuals affected by Spina Bifida. The mission of SBTX is “to improve the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida and to promote its prevention through folic acid awareness.” SBTX is committed to preventing SB and helping children and families affected by this debilitating disease. SBTX helps with low to moderate income families. Information is available at http://www.sbtx.org/.

About TMBRA and Shred de Roots (SdR): The Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association was formed in 1996 to bring added continuity and professionalism to MTB racing across Texas. Today, the TMBRA calendar has races across the state of Texas. All TMBRA races feature USA Cycling recognized classes and categories, as well as an active Junior program and the groundbreaking “Kids Cup” program. Shred de Roots is held at Huntsville State Park just north of Houston, TX and is race four of six in the fall TMBRA series, the Texas Cup. Shred de Roots has the strongest participation of any of the Texas Cup races and has traditionally been one of the top three races in participants across all races in Texas for the last several years. We expect over 450 participants with over a 1000 people in attendance for the two days of racing. Information can be found at: https://www.suzannahsmiles.org/ or by contacting Tommy Smith, Event Coordinator (281) 408-5858, email ashdad718@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Casey Swanson – 

CEO/President, Suzannah Smiles

Suzannah Smiles is 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation.

Title Sponsor- Donation $10,000.00    

Purpose: To underwrite all set up fees and insurances with the various parties to have Shred de Roots. This will include fees for USA Cycling, Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association, Huntsville State Park, and Bike Reg. 

• Shred de Roots Presented by “insert company name” naming rights for 2022 on all event related materials and social media including Suzannah Smiles Foundation website.
• Recognition as Shred de Roots Title sponsor at all SdR events, website, media announcements, event emails, banners, and other advertising outlets for the year. Includes links to your social media platforms. 
• Presented by to be included in all social media postings for race promotion. This includes all shared posts to various MTB pages including TMBRA and local Facebook groups for various trail systems across the state.
• Framed event jersey for display at your business.
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-Shirt and event jersey as Title Sponsor.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to four riders for one night.

Trail Maintenance Sponsor- Donation $5,000

Purpose: To underwrite the costs needed to prepare the racecourse at Huntsville State Park. This will fund all expenses including maintenance equipment, entry fees, lunches and refreshments for volunteers who participate in the trail workdays leading up to race weekend. There will be eight to ten volunteer days to prepare HSP for SdR.

• Recognition as SdR Trail Maintenance Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up as well as company information included in all postings about trail workdays.
• Personalized company signage to be utilized at trail workdays.
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and on sleeve of event jersey.
• Framed event jersey for display at your business
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to three riders for one night.

Party Zone Sponsor- Donation $5,000

Purpose: To underwrite all festivities on race weekend where the festivities are happening. This area is where the start/finish line is and where most of the spectators and team tents are located. This will fund all the beverages for the racers over the weekend, the DJ, the rental of porta-potties, tents, tables, and chairs as well as the prizes for the spectator giveaways.

• Recognition as SdR Party Zone Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed in the Party Zone. 
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and sleeve of event jersey.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to three riders for one night.

Safety Crew Sponsor- Donation $2,500

Purpose: To underwrite all safety personnel on site over the weekend. This will include all expenses for EMS and Police required by Huntsville State Park and TMBRA for all racers and spectators. 

• Recognition as SdR Safety Crew Sponsor on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and pocket of event jersey.
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to two riders for one night.

Volunteer Crew Sponsor- Donation $2,500

Purpose: To underwrite all volunteer personnel on site over the race weekend. This will include park fees, beverages, meals, event t-shirts for all volunteers. Race weekend requires approximately seventy-five volunteers. 

• Recognition as SdR Volunteer Sponsor on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up. 
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and pocket of event jersey.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to two riders for one night.

SdR Race Prizes Sponsor- Donation $2,500  

Purpose: To underwrite all prizes and raffles for race participants over the weekend. This will include all TMBRA required merchandise prizes for Cat 1, Cat 2 as well as separate Cat 3 merchandise raffles for adults and kids. 

• $2500.00 donation or equal value of merchandise for the event. Details will be provided by the event director based on TMBRA rules on giveaways for classes if a merchandise option is chosen.
• Recognition as OFFICIAL SdR Prize Sponsor or Bike Shop (if applicable) on Suzannah Smiles website, social media with active link to shop social media platforms. Included in event emails and updates.
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque

• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and pocket of event jersey.

• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to two riders for one night.

Official/Race Judge Sponsor - Donation $2,500

Purpose: To underwrite all expenses needed to officiate the race per USA Cycling guidelines. This will include all scorekeepers and officials for the race weekend. This will pay all their professional fees as well as park fees, hotel, and food for the weekend.

• Recognition as SdR Race Official Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up.
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and pocket of event jersey.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to two riders for one night.

Event Jersey Sponsor- Donation $2,500

Purpose: To underwrite design and purchase of 2022 SdR event jersey. These will be available for sale for participants and spectators at the event. 

• Recognition as SdR Event Jersey Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up.
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt and pocket of event jersey.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for up to two riders for one night.

Award Sponsor- Donation $2,000

Purpose: To underwrite all the expenses needed for awards for all classes. This will include all trophies and ribbons for all classes. There will be forty-four classes as well as Kids Kup.

• Recognition as SdR Award Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up.
• Company name and/or logo to be engraved/etched on podium awards 
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for one rider for one night.

 T-Shirt Sponsor- Donation $1,500

Purpose: To underwrite design and purchase of 2022 SdR event T-Shirt. These will be available for sale for participants and spectators at the event as well as each volunteer receiving a complimentary T-shirt.

• Recognition as SdR T-Shirt Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up. 
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for one rider for one night.

 Racecourse Design Sponsor- Donation $1,500

Purpose: To underwrite all the expenses needed to build out the racecourse on race weekend. This will include signage, race ribbon, stakes for all areas of the course including the Party Zone, directional control areas, DFT challenge areas, start/finish loop, and Leadville Loop. 

• Recognition as SdR Racecourse Supporter on Suzannah Smiles website and banner displayed at packet pick-up.
• Personalized supporter recognition plaque. 
• Name on official SdR 2022 T-shirt.
• Complimentary event entry for SdR including event T-shirt, Sunday lunch, and hotel for one rider for one night.

All Sponsorship Levels   Please make checks payable to Suzannah Smiles. All sponsorships must be paid in full by September 1st to ensure logos are able to be designed onto annual jerseys, T-shirts, and banners.