MAAME, Inc. | 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Stroll

Sponsorship Opportunities

Run for Moms. Walk for Doulas. Stroll for Birth Justice.

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Shepard Middle Magnet School | 2401 Dakota St, Durham, NC 27707
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Why This Event. Why Now.

North Carolina is in a maternal health crisis.

The state received a D+ on the March of Dimes maternal and infant health report card. Between 2018 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate reached 26.7 deaths per 100,000 live births. In 2023, 834 infants did not survive their first year of life.

These are not abstract statistics. They represent families across our communities who deserve better care, better support, and better outcomes — and organizations like yours have a meaningful role to play in changing that trajectory.

The MAAME 3rd Annual Run, Walk & Stroll brings together hundreds of community members, healthcare advocates, birth workers, and families united around a single mission: safer births and stronger families across North Carolina.

Your sponsorship places your organization at the center of that mission.

What Sponsorship Delivers

This is not just a logo placement. Sponsoring the MAAME Run, Walk & Stroll connects your organization to:

A highly engaged, mission-aligned community audience
Healthcare providers, doulas, and maternal health advocates
Families actively seeking trusted partners and resources
Statewide visibility through event materials, digital channels, and media recognition
Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community investment

MAAME, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Sponsorship contributions may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

2026 Sponsorship Levels

Level	Investment	Availability	Key Recognition
Title Sponsor	$15,000	1 (Exclusive)	Exclusive top billing across all event materials, premier logo placement, speaking opportunity, premium vendor space, featured media recognition
Presenting Sponsor	$10,000	1–2	Naming rights recognition, premier logo on shirts and signage, website homepage placement, speaking opportunity, premium vendor space
Birth Justice Champion	$5,000	Up to 4	Prominent logo on participant shirts, vendor presence, digital recognition, verbal acknowledgment at event
Community Health Partner	$2,500	Up to 6	Logo on sponsor page and event signage, vendor table, direct access to community participants
Village Supporter	$1,000	Up to 10	Name and logo listing on sponsor page and event signage

Limited Add-On Sponsorships

Opportunity	Investment	Recognition
Official Event Shirt Sponsor	$3,500	Exclusive logo placement on all participant shirts
Finish Line Sponsor	$2,000	Branded presence at the finish line backdrop and photo experience area
Hydration Station Sponsor	$1,500	Recognition at water stations along the full event course

Add-on opportunities are available to all sponsorship level partners and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

What Your Investment Sustains

Sponsorship Level	Primary Impact
Title Sponsor	Anchors statewide maternal health impact and sustains non-reimbursable services across 11 NC communities
Presenting Sponsor	Sustains non-reimbursable maternal health services and workforce development statewide
Birth Justice Champion	Supports doula workforce development and maternal mental health programming
Community Health Partner	Funds community outreach and direct family support services
Village Supporter	Offsets event costs so more funding reaches families directly

What Our Community Says

"My doula was proactive and supportive, and helped me understand the connection between my mental health and womb health. My delivery experience was everything I wanted, plus more." — J. Smith, MAAME Family

"EatWell has been such a great benefit to my family. We've been able to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into our meals, and I'm feeling much better." — K. Wells, MAAME EatWell Program

"I feel more confident in my day-to-day life. The program gave me coping tools, community, and support — and a sense of belonging with other moms who truly understand." — K. Green, MAAME Maternal Mental Health Program

Volunteer With Us

Beyond sponsorship, we welcome organizations that want to show up on the ground. Volunteer teams are a powerful way to engage employees, demonstrate community commitment, and build lasting relationships with the families MAAME serves.

To inquire about group volunteer opportunities, contact Naeemah Kelly at naeemah@maameinc.org.

Secure Your Sponsorship

Sponsorship packages are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your sponsorship or request a custom partnership conversation, contact:

Naeemah Kelly naeemah@maameinc.org www.maameinc.org

Together, we are building a healthier, stronger village for every family across North Carolina.

MAAME, Inc, 3rd Annual Run, Walk, & Stroll Sponsorship

Run for Moms. Walk for Doulas. Stroll for Birth Justice.