Spotlight on Sponsors: Design by Ina

When the "old Hollywood" concept for the Red Carpet & Bluegrass Benefit started to take shape, I knew exactly who to approach to do the logo, Web site layout, and overall branding: Graphic designer Ina Herrera. She has it all. Brains, beauty, and talent. Her modern , clean approach to graphic design perhaps derives from her Norwegian roots. Wherever she gets it, I knew she was the one to develop the "art deco goes contemporary" look and feel of my dreams.

I think you'll agree that Ina hit it out of the park. The logo itself--an abstract, stained glass circa 1920s rendition of the red carpet and bluegrass--perfectly captures my vision. And the vibrancy of the Web site's red and gold on black motif speaks to the glamour of this special event. Ina has been a joy to work with, and I so appreciate the pro bono work she has done (and continues to do!) on behalf of the benefit. At this time of Thanksgiving, lending her creative genius to the Red Carpet & Bluegrass Benefit is the most special of gifts.

In addition to brand and logo development, Ina is available to design custom stationary, holiday cards, and invitations. I hope you will consider Design by Ina for your special event or corporate needs.

For more information, contact Ina at or visit her blog.

Faces of Frazier: Harkema and the Science of Walking

Susan J. Harkema, Ph.D. is the director of research at the Frazier Rehab Institute, where she has pioneered the development of Locomoter Training that is helping many of Frazier's spinal cord patients learn to walk again. Locomotor Training re-teaches walking by providing sensory cues that can be recognized by the circuitry of the spinal cord and promote better muscle patterns for walking. The program has three components:

1. Step training: Patients are suspended in a harness to support their weight while specially trained physical therapists assist them in walking on a treadmill. This training allows the nervous system to relearn the motions associated with walking.

2. Overground Walking Training: Patients take their newly trained walking skills to the ground, concentrating on specific limitations to independent walking, including gait deviations.

3. Community Ambulation Training: Patients reach their potential for safe and effective
movement at home and in their communities, through carefully-monitored training in natural environments. A side benefit of Dr. Harkema's Locomotor Training is that patients are healthier. When wheelchair bound, patients frequently suffer from pulmonary and cardiovascular
problems, along with metabolic problems, diabetes, and muscle and bone loss. With this intervention, people experience better overall health and report a better quality of life.

“I feel particularly lucky to have access to the Locomotor Training that the gym offers," says Liz Fust, one of Frazier's patients learning to walk again through this groundbreaking therapy. "It makes a world of difference in how I feel and function.”

Dr. Harkema's research on human locomotion and the ability to recover is informing new strategies that can be used by physical therapists for the rehabilitation of patients who have experienced neurologic injury. Proceeds from the Red Carpet & Bluegrass Benefit will help Frazier extend Dr. Harkema's Locomotor Training to many more patients who hope to once again do what so many of us take for granted: put one foot in front of the other.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

The Red Carpet & Bluegrass Benefit provides multiple opportunities for corporate and individual visibility through event sponsorship among our audience of 200 guests. We’re also happy to customize a sponsorship package that will best meet your needs. A portion of your sponsorship will be contributed directly to Frazier Rehab Institute on your behalf and will be tax deductible, dependent on the number of sponsors secured.

$5,000 Presenting Host receives, among other benefits, event tickets, exclusive listing as the event’s host, a corporate photo session, full page advertisement in the program, and logo placement.

$2,000 Starring Sponsor receives, among other benefits, event tickets, a half-page advertisement in the program, and logo placement.

$1,000 Supporting Sponsor receives tickets, a quarter-page advertisement in the program, and company name placement.

$500 Appearing Sponsor receives tickets and company name placement.

Your company may also exclusively sponsor items for heightened visibility, including specialty cocktails, deserts and coffee, gift bags, and popcorn!

For $250, individuals who wish to support the Red Carpet & Bluegrass Benefit may become a Friend of Frazierand receive an event ticket and public recognition in event materials.

Individual and corporate sponsors all receive deep discounts on additional ticket purchases.

For more sponsorship details or to become a sponsor, please visit our Web site. You may also contact Emily Holubowich, Benefit Chair, with questions or to customize a package.