Derby Days
Children’s Miracle Network
"For the Kids"
The Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is the philanthropy of the Sigma Chi Fraternity Chapter of the University of Maryland. CMN is a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals across the nation, helping to fund pediatric medical care, research, and education that save and improve the lives of over 17 million children each year. To date, Children’s Miracle Network has raised more than $3.4 billion towards this great cause. Our donations directly impact the lives of patients at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Derby Days
By the Numbers
$57,500
Raised in 2023
$432,500
Raised since 2011
16 Sororities
1,500
Participants
$1,000
Donated to winner’s charitable organization of choice
4
Full days of events
How you can get Involved in Derby Days
Principal
Sponsorship
Required Donation: $10,000
- Constant recognition of principal level sponsorship during Volley for the Kids and Derby Days events
- Opportunity to have a promotional table at all of our events
- Marketing in all social media promoting events
- Your logo on sorority banners and Derby Days banner
- Recognition at Derby Dinner, Check Drop-off, etc.
- Recognition as a Derby Days sponsor in monthly newsletter to Sigma Chi, Gamma Chi chapter alumni.
Gold
Sponsorship
Required Donation: $5,000
- Your company name and logo advertised on tables at each event during the week of Derby Days and Volley for the Kids
- Advertising recognition on Derby Days Facebook page
- Recognition at the Derby Dinner
- Recognition with logo on the Sigma Chi Derby Days Banner
- Recognition as a Derby Days sponsor in monthly newsletter to Sigma Chi, Gamma Chi chapter alumni.
Silver
Sponsorship
Required Donation: $3,000
- Your company name and logo advertised on tables at two events during Derby Days and Volley for the Kids
- Recognition as a Silver sponsor at Derby Dinner
- Recognition with logo on the Sigma Chi Derby Days Banner
- Recognition as a Derby Days sponsor in monthly newsletter to Sigma Chi, Gamma Chi chapter alumni.
Bronze
Sponsorship
Required Donation: $1,000
- Your company name and logo advertised on tables at one event during Derby Days and Volley for the Kids
- Recognition as a Bronze sponsor at Derby Dinner
- Recognition with logo on Derby Days Facebook page
- Recognition as a Derby Days sponsor in monthly newsletter to Sigma Chi, Gamma Chi chapter alumni.
Friends
of Derby Days
Required Donation: $500
- Recognition as a Friend of Derby Days at the Derby Dinner
- Recognition with logo on Derby Days Facebook page
Contacts for more information
On behalf of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, we would like to thank you for your consideration in helping our cause. If you would like to get involved or have any questions or concerns, please direct them to:
Danny Russell
Derby Days Chairman
9russbus@gmail.com
301-919-1016