A family-friendly fun run/walk to support essential out-of-school time programs! Wisconsin Youth Company’s mission is to engage youth in opportunities to be their best selves and provide safe spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive beyond the school day.
Thrive in Stride will bring together families, friends, and community partners from more than 15 different school sites and neighborhood center programs to raise money for high-quality out-of-school time programming, financial aid, and support for working families in Dane and Waukesha Counties.
Thrive in Stride takes place along 3 miles of beautiful nature trails at Pheasant Branch Conservancy, with rest stops along the way where event participants can take a break, re-hydrate, and refuel. Along the route are hidden scavenger hunt spots with a special prize for participants who find all of them!
At the end of the route, everyone is invited to celebrate together with outdoor games, prizes, and treats!
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Presenting Sponsor | $5,000
- Company name will brand the Thrive in Stride Fun Run/Walk
- Company logo featured in event email communications
- 10 complimentary event registrations (child or adult)
- Company logo and link featured on event webpage
- Presenting sponsor logo featured on event t-shirts
- Social media post with link to your website
- Opportunity to place business card, coupon, or item in event goody bag
- Optional on-site tent or booth space for after party celebration
- Invitation to partner appreciation events
Your support is equal to one full year of tuition assistance for a child to access essential after school programs
Power Walk Sponsor | $2,500
- Company logo on trail marker signage at event and event t-shirts
- 8 complimentary event registrations (child or adult)
- Company logo and link on event webpage
- Social media post with link to your website
- Opportunity to place business card, coupon, or item in event goody bag
- Company recognition in event email marketing and communications
- Optional on-site tent or booth space for after party celebration
- Invitation to partner appreciation events
Your support is equal to a full scholarship for one child to attend 10 weeks of summer day camp
Promenade Sponsor | $1,250
- 6 complimentary event registrations (child or adult)
- Company logo and link on event webpage
- Company recognition in event email marketing and communications
- Opportunity to place business card, coupon, or item in event goody bag
- Company name on event t-shirts
- Invitation to partner appreciation events
Your support is equal to two weeks of summer camp for a child or one month of Middle School U summer courses
First Step Sponsor | $500
- 4 complimentary event registrations (adult or child)
- Company name and link on event webpage
- Opportunity to place business card, coupon, or item in event goody bag
Your support is equal to a scholarship for one child to attend a week-long summer camp program
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- Company name and link on event webpage
- Company logo at two snack stations along event trail
Hydration Sponsor | In-Kind
- Company name and link on event webpage
- Company logo at two hydration stations along event trail
We believe there is no bad weather as long as you are dressed appropriately! We will hold Thrive in Stride rain or shine and invite all event participants, guests, and sponsors to join us! If it does rain, just remember to bring your rain gear.
Thrive in Stride will be held Saturday, May 20. The event will start at Orchid Heights Park and take participants on a 3-mile loop through Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
Yes! After the walk/run event, there will be an after party celebration at Orchid Heights Park featuring outdoor games and activities, food trucks, and space for sponsors to put up tents* and be out in the community.
*Putting up tents is a benefit of some levels of sponsorship and not others, please read through each benefit level to see what best fits your business.
Regan Kregness, Development Coordinator
rkregness@wisconsinyouthcompany.org | 608-445-8018
Mailing Address
Development – Wisconsin Youth Company
733 Struck Street – 45620, Madison, WI 53744
Wisconsin Youth Company is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth in opportunities to be their best selves and providing safe spaces where children can grow, learn, and thrive beyond the school day.
