The Sole Survivors

‍ SPONSOR A HERO CAMPAIGN

Every Child Deserves to Feel Like a Hero.

Purpose & Mission

Purpose

To empower children living with chronic health conditions by transforming challenges into strengths through storytelling, movement, and optimism, enhanced by interactive experiences that reward healthy habits and heroic actions.

Mission Statement

The Sponsor a Hero campaign connects donors, companies, and families to sponsor “Hero Kits” that build literacy, confidence, and wellness awareness. Each kit unlocks access to the “Wear the Gear, Rule the Game” digital platform, where kids earn rewards for positive habits and to Heroic Game Day activations, which bring health education to life in schools and hospitals.

Core Philosophy

Every child has a superpower — resilience, optimism, and hope. Through storytelling, gameplay, and movement, we help them discover it.

Campaign Overview & Mass Potential

National philanthropic + interactive health-literacy campaign under the Sole Survivors™ Foundation

500,000+ children through schools, hospitals, and community programs by 2027

Distribute 25,000+ Hero Kits and raise $500,000+ within 18 months

Fuses education, technology, and play to make wellness and optimism fun and measurable

Donations become tax-deductible once the 501(c)(3) status is finalized

Literacy • Health Awareness • Fitness • Mindset • Technology for Good • Inclusion

Sponsorship Structure

Tier- Contribution. *Impact/Recognition & Benefits

🚀 Universe Founder

$50,000
  • Funds full regional rollout + Heroic Game Day event
  • Lifetime “Founding Hero” recognition across all platforms
  • Premier logo placement on Hero Kits & national features

💫 Galaxy Guardian

$25,000
  • Sponsors 500 Hero Kits for schools or hospitals
  • Co-branded Heroic Diabetes Program activation
  • Featured in Hero Impact Report + personalized thank-you video

🌎 Planet Protector

$10,000
  • Sponsors a school/hospital wing with 300 Hero Kits
  • Recognition on event signage + media inclusion
  • Receives a Hero Certificate
    of Impact

🔥 Solar Champion

$5,000
  • Provides 150 Hero Kits + digital access for all recipients
  • Social media spotlight + thank-you message from Gary Forbes
  • Invitation to exclusive Hero events

⚡ Meteor Mentor

$2,500
  • Sponsors 75 Hero Kits for a classroom or hospital unit
  • Earns a digital donor badge + community wall recognition
  • Receives quarterly impact updates

🌟 Star
Guardian

$1,000
  • Sponsors 25 Hero Kits + “Wear the Gear” platform access
  • Name listed on official website
  • Included in the Hero Impact
    Report

💖 Community Hero

$500
  • Sponsors 10 Hero Kits for kids in need
  • Receives a digital “Community Hero” badge
  • Recognized on donor appreciation platforms

🦋 Everyday Hero Sponsor

$250–$50
  • Sponsors 1–5 Hero Kits
  • Gets a personalized thank-you
    card
  • Shares a downloadable social media badge

🌈 Mini Hero Supporter

$5–$25
  • Contributes to group-funded Hero Kits
  • Receives an “I Sponsored a Hero” badge
  • Acknowledged as a public
    supporter

Every $150 = 1 Complete Hero Kit + Digital Access to “Wear the Gear, Rule the Game.”

Hero Kit Impact Breakdown

Each Sole Survivors™ Hero Kit empowers a child through storytelling, wellness, and digital motivation — bridging the physical and digital experience.

Book Trilogy

Three Sole Survivors volumes featuring heroes living with chronic conditions. *Promotes literacy, resilience, and optimism.

Hero Card & Sticker Pack

Collectible cards and stickers representing the Sole Survivors characters. *Builds belonging and motivation through identity.

Hero Journal & Activities

Daily reflections, movement exercises, and mindfulness challenges. *Strengthens emotional and physical well-being.

Literacy & Mindset Guide

Discussion prompts for parents, teachers, and healthcare staff. *Integrates health literacy and emotional learning.

Access Token to “Wear the Gear, Rule the Game

QR/NFC code unlocking digital missions and XP tracking. *Turns everyday wellness actions into fun rewards.

Heroic Game Day Access

Select Hero Kits (depending on sponsor tier) include access to Heroic Diabetes Program modules for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes awareness. *Adds interactive health education in hospitals and schools.

Hero Accessory / Merch

Wristband, patch, or lanyard symbolizing the child’s hero identity. *Tangible representation of empowerment.

Full Kit Value: $150 per Hero Kit

*Impact: Each kit = 1 child inspired, educated,

and motivated for healthy living.

"Wear the Gear, Rule the Game" Digital Ecosystem

The digital platform rewards optimism, effort, and healthy choices. Every sponsored child joins a global hero network where wearing Sole Survivors gear and completing wellness missions earns XP, achievements, and digital collectibles.

Core Features:

  • XP System — Kids earn points for wearing gear, completing activities, or helping others.
  • Hero Levels: Camper → Scout → Defender → Guardian → Hero of Hope
  • Rewards: Digital badges, hero avatars, merch discounts, and leaderboard recognition.
  • Family & School Integration: Parents and teachers can verify daily challenges (e.g., hydration, reading time, acts of kindness).
  • Community Missions: Group challenges encourage collaboration across schools and hospitals.

"Wear the Gear. Rule the Game. Live Like a Hero."

Heroic Game Day Integration

The Heroic Diabetes Program by Heroic Game Day complements the campaign’s wellness goals by turning diabetes education into a fun, mission-based experience.

At Greatest Day Ever Events

Heroic Diabetes Challenge Station: Interactive gaming booths where children complete educational missions on tablets.

Mission Examples:
  • Track blood sugar safely (simulated challenge).
  • Learn “fuel choices” for energy through a fun mini-game.
  • Earn digital badges for completing health quizzes.
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How It Connects:
  • Progress in Heroic Game Day syncs to “Wear the Gear, Rule the Game.”
  • Sponsors can fund or brand Heroic Mission Stations.
  • Hospitals use it as a tool for patient engagement and learning.
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Benefits
  • Adds clinically relevant education in an exciting, game-like format.
  • Encourages confidence in self-management for diabetic children.
  • Supports Sole Survivors’ broader mission of holistic wellness through play.
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Campaign Activation Strategy

Digital & Social

  • GiveButter Donation Portal — Tiered giving + real-time hero impact dashboard.
  • Social Challenges — #SponsorAHero + #WearTheGearRuleTheGame hashtags.
  • Digital Storytelling — Reels featuring Hero of Hope winners and Heroic Game Day missions.

Community & Event Activations

  • The Greatest Day Ever Clinics:
  • Basketball + Superpower Skills sessions.
  • “Create Your Hero” workshops.
  • Heroic Diabetes Program learning stations.
  • Hero photo booths + XP reward scanning stations.
  • Hospital Programs:
  • On-site reading, hero missions, and Heroic Diabetes Challenge booths.
  • School Events:
  • Literacy + wellness assemblies combining Sole Survivors storytelling with the “Wear the Gear” XP system.

Corporate Partnerships

  • Sponsor branded missions (e.g., “Hydration Hero Challenge powered by [Company Name]”).
  • Co-branded event banners and “Hero of Hope” awards.
  • Employee sponsorship challenges and matching programs

Campaign Timeline

donor Incentives & Foundation Impact

For Donors:
  • Tax-deductible contributions under Sole Survivors Foundation (501(c)(3) pending).
  • Personalized impact reports with real metrics (kits delivered, XP earned, missions completed).
  • Recognition in the annual Hero Impact Report and on the Hero Wall.
For Corporate Partners:
  • CSR/ESG integration with visible community impact.
  • Branded presence at national events and Heroic Game Day stations.
  • Access to real-world metrics on youth engagement and health learning.

Long-Term Vision

Long-Term Vision
  • Annual Sponsor a Hero Week — national literacy and wellness celebration.
  • Wear the Gear World Challenge — gamified global mission leaderboard.
  • Hero Scholarship Fund — for children overcoming chronic health conditions.
  • Foundation Growth — expansion into multilingual Hero Kits and international schools.
  • App Evolution — integration with AR, AI companions, and Heroic Game Day missions.
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“You don’t just sponsor a kit — you sponsor a hero’s journey. Wear the Gear. Rule the Game. Live Like a Hero.”

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