May 2, 2026
Presented By:
Supporting Ascension Providence’s Area of Greatest Need
Get ready for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby-themed celebration at our Run for the Roses event! From festive hats to thrilling races, this event will be full of fun, excitement, and community spirit—all in support of a powerful cause! 🏇🌹
By sponsoring Run for the Roses, you’ll help Ascension Providence respond to our community’s most urgent healthcare needs with compassion, innovation, and excellence. Your support fuels lifesaving equipment, breakthrough technology, and patient-centered care—impacting countless lives across Waco.
See fun 2025 event photos and videos here:
Sponsorship Opportunities
HOME STRETCH BAR CO-SPONSORS (1 AVAILABLE @ $15,000)
Before Event:
- Logo and/or name recognition as Bar Co-Sponsor in marketing materials leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website, event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
During event:
- Logo creatively displayed at bar areas
- Logo on beverage napkins served at bar
- Logo on poster(s) at event
- Logo displayed on rotation screen
- 2 Tables of 10 (20 Tickets)
Post event:
- Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
- Logo on event website until early Fall 2026
- Logo on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
LIVE AUCTION SPONSOR (1 @ $15,000)
Before event:
- Logo and/or name recognition as Live Auction Sponsor in marketing materials
leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc. - Logo recognition as Live Auction Sponsor on Auction Preview websites
During event:
- Logo displayed on printed live auction packages info sheet and on screens when live auction packages are presented
- Logo on poster(s) at event
- Logo displayed on rotation screen
- 2 Tables of 10 (20 Tickets)
Post event:
- Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
- Logo on event website until early Fall 2026
- Logo on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
VALET SPONSOR (1 @ $12,500)
Before event:
- Logo and/or name recognition as Valet Sponsor in marketing materials leading
up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website, event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
During event:
- Opportunity to leave item in all valeted cars (to be purchased by sponsor)
- Logo on valet signage at entrance & along driveway
- Logo displayed on rotation screen
- Logo on poster(s) at event
- 1 Table of 12
Post event:
- Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
- Logo recognition on event website until early Fall 2026
- Logo recognition on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
RAFFLE SPONSOR (1 @ $10,000)
Before event:
- Logo and/or name recognition as Raffle Sponsor in marketing materials leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
- Logo recognition as Raffle Sponsor in email(s) for pre-sell raffle tickets
- Logo recognition as Raffle Sponsor on Raffle websites
During event:
- Logo on raffle signage
- Logo and/or name on specified day of print materials
- Logo on poster(s) at event
- Logo displayed on rotation screen
- 1 Tables of 10
Post event:
- Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
- Logo on event website until early Fall 2026
- Logo on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
TRIPLE CROWN SPONSOR (1 @ $7,500)
Before event:
- Logo recognition as Triple Crown Sponsor in marketing materials leading up to the event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website, event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
During event:
- Logo displayed on horse leaderboard posters & on screen during winning
announcement - Logo and/or name on specified day of print materials
- Logo recognition displayed on rotation screen
- Logo on poster(s) at event
- 1 Table of 8
Post event:
- Logo recognition on email to all event attendees
- Name recognition on event website until early Fall 2026
- Name recognition on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME SPONSORS ($5,000)
Before event:
- Name recognition as My Old Kentucky Home Sponsor in marketing materials leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website, event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
During event:
- Name recognition displayed on rotation screen
- Name on poster(s) at event
- 1 Table of 8
Post event:
- Name recognition on email to all event attendees
- Name recognition on event website until early Fall 2026
- Name recognition on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
MISSION MOMENT VIDEO SPONSORS ($5,000)
Before event:
- Name recognition as Mission Moment Video Sponsors in marketing materials leading up to event. This may include (subject to commitment date): digital/print sponsorship brochure, event website, event emails and/or print materials, social media posts, etc.
During event:
- Name displayed as sponsors for Mission Moment Video
- Name displayed on rotation screen
- Name on poster(s) at event
- 4 tickets (1/2 table)
Post event:
- Name recognition on email to all event attendees
- Name recognition on event website until early Fall 2026
- Name recognition on posters inside Ascension Providence hospital until 7.1.26
- Name recognition on donor wall poster(s) inside Ascension Providence
CHURCHILL DOWNS PRESENTING SPONSOR (1 @ $25,000) SOLD!
MINT JULEP COCKTAIL SPONsOR (1 @ $20,000) SOLD!
run for the roses SPONsOR (1 @ $20,000) SOLD!
millionaire’s row SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!
photography SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!
millionaire’s row SPONsOR (1 @ $10,000) SOLD!
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
PRESENTING Sponsor
MINT JULEP Sponsor
Kitty & Robert Tunmire
Run for the roses Sponsor
Home Stretch Bar Sponsor
Millionaires Row Sponsor
Trautschold Millwork
Triple Crown Sponsors
Photography Sponsor
My Old kentucky home SponsorS
Axiom Advertising
The Calao Group at Morgan Stanley
Central National Bank
Trish Griffin | Kelly Realtors
H-E-B
Sheehy, Lovelace & Mayfield, P.C.
Jana and Hal Whitaker Family
For questions about this year’s event, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Executive Director Robyn Trippe at Robyn.Trippe@ascension.org or 254-751-4490 or Event Chair, Erin Rogers at erin.s.rogers@gmail.com.