When
Where
An exclusive evening with University of Arizona Women's Basketball Coach Adia Barnes and the Wildcat women’s basketball team, with special appearance by University of Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience as Coach Adia Barnes and her team provide an inside look at the 2024-25 season and beyond. This special event, hosted by the University of Arizona Arthritis Center, will also feature Desireé Reed-Francois, the U of A’s new Vice President and Director of Athletics. She will share insights from an Athletic Director’s perspective on the exciting transition to the Big 12 Conference and highlight the Wildcats’ numerous academic and athletic achievements.
Meet and Greet, Reception and Presentations
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building
1670 E. Drachman Street
Tucson, Arizona 85721
Building upon a long tradition of mutual support which began with Hall-of-Fame basketball coach Lute Olson’s arrival in 1983, the University of Arizona Arthritis Center once again teams up with the U of A Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to present the 2024 Bear Down Celebration. This meaningful collaboration and has helped raise nearly $2 million for the University of Arizona Arthritis Center, paving the way to advanced diagnostics, treatments and preventive measures for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Individual reservation: $100
Reservation for two guests: $175
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
Live recognition as Bronze Sponsor by event host at open and close of program; opening and closing slides to recognize sponsors
Three reception guests
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
Logo and sponsor name on distribution to local, regional and national media
Live recognition as Silver Sponsor by event host at open and close of program; opening and closing slides to recognize sponsors
Four reception guests
Gold Sponsor: $5,000
Logo and sponsor name on distribution to local, regional and national media
Logo and sponsor name on all event social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Live recognition as Gold Sponsor by event host at open and close of program; opening and closing slides to recognize sponsors
Six reception guests
Sponsorship and Ticket Purchase Deadline: Oct. 3, 2024
All proceeds benefit the University of Arizona Arthritis Center's research, education and community outreach programs.
For reservations and sponsorship information, including tax-deductibility, please visit arthritis.arizona.edu/bear-down-celebration or call 520-626-4111.
Parking and venue details will be sent to all guests and sponsors the week prior to the event and as a reminder the morning of the event.