Knights of Heroes 20260 True Vista Cir

Monument, CO 80132

Phone: (719) 964-3387

E-Mail: koh@knightsofheroes.org

Web: www.knightsofheroes.org

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Sponsorship Guide v 3

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Who We Are The Knights of Heroes Foundation (KOH) hosts an annual, one-week summer

camp where families of fallen military fathers from across the nation are invited

to attend at absolutely no cost. Lodging and travel arrangements are provided

for the families that attend from outside the local area. Campers are matched

with trained mentors who provide positive encouragement and help to instill

the KOH core values. During the week of camp, they take part in outdoor

adventure activities including rafting, horseback riding, shooting, fishing,

mountain biking, hiking and much more. While the kids are at camp, the moms

and younger siblings spend the week visiting sites in and around Colorado

Springs, sharing experiences and building relationships with other families

who have experienced a similar loss. The camp was founded on Christian

values but is not a Bible camp. Families of all beliefs and from every

background are welcome.

The first camp was held in June of 2007 under the name "Modern Day Knights." The camp was so successful, “Knights

of Heroes” was established as a non-profit (501(c)3) organization the following November. The program has continued

to grow each year; and in 2011, the first girls’ program was held. In 2015, thirty-two girls spent the week at Peaceful

Valley Ranch while forty-five boys attended the boys’ camp at Tahosa Boy Scout Camp. Thirty-five moms and thirteen

younger siblings spent the week in Colorado Springs taking part in their own programs.

This past year, we opened a local office, and currently the foundation is comprised of one part-time paid office

administrator, a six-person volunteer Board of Directors and seventy-five seasonal volunteer mentors.

Testimonials The impact this program has on the families that attend is best expressed by the participants themselves. Here are a few

testimonials from our incredible families:

“When my husband died 5 1/2 years ago, one of my biggest fears was raising 2

boys alone without their dad. I was very concerned about raising them to

become great men of courage, faith, and confidence. I wanted my boys to have

great men in their lives as role models. I am very grateful to Steve and the

organization for bringing my boys into this family of courageous, Christian

men. It makes my heart smile when a mentor affirms my parenting and

compliments my son’s character, leadership, and his abilities. It is healing for

me and for both of my children. After my husband died, my oldest son's

confidence plummeted. However, within this organization, he receives

encouragement, team building, leadership, and life skills. They are learning to be grateful and to give back to the

community. The mentors are grooming our sons to grow into hardworking, faithful, committed men. The mentors give

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their time and efforts to the organization wholeheartedly. I know they truly love our children. The volunteers dedicate

many hours to the organization to ensure they are meeting the needs of the leadership, families and organization as a

whole. I am grateful that we are a part of this organization. Both of my boys look forward to camp each year. They feel

safe, secure and most of all normal. They understand that they're not alone in this grief journey. They are building life-

long friends who will share the journey with them. Thanks to Knights of

Heroes.”

“KOH has meant the world to my sons and I. This year was our third

year, truly an amazing time. Though I know the program was originally

intended with the children in mind; the help and support the moms and

younger siblings program has provided has helped me cope with losing

my husband better than any other ‘therapy’ I could have received! My

older son continues to flourish and advance with the help of selfless

mentors. The praise, guidance and devotion they demonstrate is a

testament to what KOH is all about. My younger son has found so much

comfort in being with children just like himself. As a fourth-year mother this year, I am looking forward to help raising

funds for this remarkable program as well as offering in any other way I possibly can.”

Project Summary The foundation has reached the point where we are ready to expand to a year-round program and open the doors to a

larger audience. To do this, we must have a permanent camp location. On May 7, 2015, KOH purchased a 118-acre

mountain property that is perfectly suited to meet the needs of the foundation and provide unlimited opportunity for

growth. It is located on Gold Camp Road near Victor, Colorado. Close proximity to Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak

National Forest, BLM land, Eleven Mile Canyon, Cathedral Park, Phantom Canyon, Skagway Reservoir and Cañon City

provide opportunities for all of the activities that make up the KOH wilderness adventure curriculum.

The Knights of Heroes Foundation has embarked on a capital campaign to raise funds to cover the development and

purchase of the property. For the past seven years, KOH has paid to use campgrounds for the girls’ and boys’ programs.

In 2014, the lodging cost to KOH was $33,000 for one week. Owning property will allow KOH to host multiple programs

throughout the year and offer the families we serve a place of respite and support when needed. Annual operating costs

for owning this property are estimated to be $32,000, an amount that will actually decrease the operating budget while

providing the tremendous added benefit of year-round access. Additionally, there is the potential for KOH to rent out

the property, providing an additional revenue stream to cover the KOH annual operating budget. Our goal is to host

our 10th annual summer camp (2016) on our new property.

As we pursue this vision, KOH is offering sponsorships in the form of pledges to be applied to property and/or

infrastructure costs. There are several levels of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $500,000. Please

consider joining us on this incredible adventure and becoming a permanent member of the Knights of Heroes

Foundation.

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Levels of Sponsorship The first sponsorship opportunity is the “Flagpole” sponsorship. These donations will be

used for miscellaneous improvement to the property to include, shooting range, archery

range, pavilion construction, etc. Flagpole sponsors will have their names engraved on a

plaque that will sit at the base of the flagpole at the center of the camp.

One hundred Flagpole sponsorships are being offered at $1,000 each. (As of 15 April 2016, we have

received funding for 46 flagpole sponsorships)

The second opportunity is a “Cabin” sponsorship.

There are currently ten cabins on the property that require renovation. The

cabin you sponsor will be named in honor of you or your organization and

a placard will be placed above the door of the cabin, proudly displaying the

name of the sponsor.

Ten Cabin sponsorships are being offered at $20,000 each. (As of 15 April 2016,

we have received funding for eight cabin sponsorships)

The third level of sponsorship is the “Ropes Course” sponsorship.

Teaching our campers to overcome their fears and work

together as a team is a critical part of instilling the core values of KOH.

The Ropes Course has a climbing component and team challenge

component. Each segment will have a separate sponsor. Once again,

the sponsor’s name will appear at the entrance to their component of the

Ropes Course.

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The $40,000 Ropes Course sponsorship is no longer available.

The fourth level of sponsorship is the “Lodge” sponsorship. The

Foundation will be constructing a new lodge facility, which will

include a commercial kitchen, eight bathrooms and a dining hall.

Placards will be placed at the entrance to the lodge, identifying our

“Lodge” sponsors.

Seven Lodge sponsorships are being offered at $100,000 each. (As of 1 June,

we have received funding for one lodge sponsorships)

The final level of sponsorship is the “Land” sponsorship. This is

an exclusive offer to one organization or individual and will be

used to cover the purchase of the property. The purchase price

was $735,000. The foundation paid $250,000 and financed the

remaining $485,000. The Land sponsorship will be used to pay

off the mortgage on the property. The name of the camp has not

been determined; this will be decided by the campers at the 2015

camp. Once a name is chosen, the property will be identified as,

“Knights of Heroes, Camp XXXX, sponsored by (name of ‘Land’

sponsor).”

One Land sponsorship is being offered at $485,000.

Where Are We Now?

The overall goal for the Capital Campaign is to raise $1.4 million. This will cover all required renovations to the property

and pay off the existing mortgage on the property. As of 15 April 2016, the Foundation has raised $635,000. This was

accomplished in only one year. Our goal is to complete the campaign by the summer of 2017.

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For updates on our progress, please visit our website at www.knightsofheroes.org.

Thank You

Thank you for considering a donation to the Knights of Heroes Foundation.

We are very excited for what the future holds. By donating, you are making

a difference in the lives of our incredible families.

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Donor Information

Flagpole Sponsorship - $1,000

Cabin Sponsorship - $20,000

Ropes Course Sponsorship - $50,000

Lodge Sponsorship - $100,000

Land Sponsorship - $500,000

General Donation or Pledge in the Amount of $________________

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(Name of organization/individual submitting donation)

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(Name of organization representative) (Title)

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(Signature of organization representative/individual) (Date)

Please mail your completed donation form to: Sponsor Contact Info:

Knights of Heroes Foundation

20260 True Vista Cir

Monument CO 80132 (e-mail address)

(phone number)

Name(s) as you would like it to appear on the plaque:

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