Sponsorship

Dear Valued SB250 Sponsor,

On June 12th and 13th, 2026, the Suzannah Smiles Foundation will be hosting its 16th annual road cycling event, the Spina Bifida 250 (SB250). This event is a 250-mile bicycle ride from Edinburg to San Antonio in the heat of the Texas summer.

The SB250 continues to grow as a premier cycling event in Texas. In the last 15 years, the SB250 has raised over $650,000 to help Texas children and families impacted by spina bifida. All proceeds of the event are donated directly to families impacted by spina bifida through scholarships and grants as well as to Spina Bifida Texas (SBTX). SBTX is often the first resource for families after a spina bifida diagnosis. The SB250 generates a sizable portion of SBTX’s operational capital for the year. With your help, the 15th edition of the SB250 will allow us to serve more families across Texas.

About Suzannah Smiles: Suzannah Smiles’ mission is to spread awareness of spina bifida and to raise funds to support programs that provide services for those affected, so that we can empower them to live a barrier-free life and reach their fullest potential.

About spina bifida: It is estimated that spina bifida affects two out of every 1,000 births in Texas, twice the national average. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the lower end of the spinal cord does not form properly in the developing baby. Paralysis, loss of bowel and/or bladder control, brain damage and learning disabilities are among the many issues associated with this complex disability. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), if every woman of childbearing age (15-44) would take a daily vitamin containing 400mcg of folic acid, the incidences of spina bifida would be reduced by 70%.

About the SB250 Ride: The SB250 bicycle ride starts in Edinburg, TX on June 12th and ends in San Antonio, TX on June 13th. Participants will be cycling up to 260 miles over two days through the grueling South Texas heat to raise funds through sponsorships and donations. All profits will go directly to families impacted by spina bifida and to Spina Bifida Texas. Information can be found at: https://www.suzannahsmiles.org/ or by contacting Tommy Smith, Executive Director of Suzannah Smiles at (281) 408-5858, or sponsorship@suzannahsmiles.org.

Our goal for 2026 is to raise $150,000.00. Please consider supporting our effort to assist Texas families living with spina bifida by sponsoring, volunteering, and/or participating in the event.

Please be advised that all donations/sponsorships must be paid in full by April 17th to guarantee your company logo placement on the cycling kits. For inclusion on the banners and signage for the event, packages need to be paid by May 8th.

Sincerely,

Casey Swanson –
CEO/President, Suzannah Smiles
Suzannah Smiles is a 501(c)three nonprofit corporation.

Title Sponsor

$15,000

To underwrite the overall cost of putting on the SB250. This will include all fees used in the promotion of the event including the costs of the cycling kits which are included in event registration for participants.

Volunteer Sponsor

$12,500

To underwrite the overall cost of volunteer housing. This will include all fees paid by the organization to hotels for volunteers in Edinburg, Freer and San Antonio.

Summertime Fun Gift Card Sponsor

$12,500

To underwrite the cost of all gift cards presented to children and adults impacted by spina bifida at the pre-ride Spina Bifida Family Meal in Edinburg prior to the start of the ride, and at the post ride Spina Bifida Family Meal and celebration at Freetail Brewery in San Antonio at the finish line.

Scholarship Program Sponsor

$10,000

To underwrite the cost of our 2026 scholarship program. We offer up to four scholarships to young adults impacted by SB who are attending a university, college, and/or trade school as well as scholarships to various ages attending summer camps like Spina Bifida Week at Camp that Love Built.

Houston Crew Bus Sponsor

$7,500

To underwrite the cost of transporting the Houston area riders and their bikes to Edinburg and back to Houston from San Antonio. This will include bus fees and tips for the drivers.

Finish Line Celebration Venue San Antonio

$7,500

To underwrite the cost of the finish line venue. The finish line celebration occurs in San Antonio at the finish of the event. Families from Central Texas impacted by spina bifida come together to share a meal and be celebrated at the ride's finish.

Rider Nutrition Sponsor

$5,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support. This will include all the money paid by the organization to hydrate and feed riders throughout the two-day event. This will include all snacks, food, water, etc. that are consumed on course by the participants and held in the SAG vehicles.

Safety Crew Sponsor

$5,000

To underwrite the overall cost of the safety team. This includes event insurance, cyclist insurance, EMS costs including hotels, fuel, and first aid supplies for all participants.

SWAG Bag Sponsor

$5,000

To underwrite the overall cost of building the participant SWAG bags. This includes the bags themselves as well as all purchased/donated items to fill them.

Spina Bifida Family Dinner Rio Grande Valley (RGV)

$5,000

To underwrite the cost of the Edinburg Spina Bifida Family Dinner. We bring families of those affected by spina bifida together the evening before the start of the ride to enjoy a meal and celebrate them. This is where some of the Summertime Gift Cards are given out to children impacted by spina bifida in the RGV.

Spina Bifida Family Dinner San Antonio

$5,000

To underwrite the cost of the San Antonio Spina Bifida Family Dinner. This occurs at the finish line of the event in San Antonio. Families from Central Texas, impacted by spina bifida come together to share a meal and are celebrated at the ride's finish. This is also where the Summertime Fun Gift Cards are presented to the kids impacted by spina bifida in Central Texas.

Fundraising Thank You Kits Sponsor

$5,000

To underwrite the overall cost of our Thank You kits provided to participants who fundraise over certain thresholds. This will include all monies paid by the organization to design, ship and purchase the Suzannah Smiles Top Fundraiser kits to all participants and volunteers who qualify.

Hydration & Electrolyte Sponsor

$5,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider hydration support. This will include all monies paid by the organization to hydrate and fuel the riders throughout the two-day event. Hydration-specific products are needed for all participants as temperatures are regularly over one hundred degrees. Salt tabs, electrolyte mixes, and pickle juice are all staples on the SB250.

Captains Kits Sponsor

$4,000

To underwrite the overall cost of the captains kits. This will include all the money paid by the organization to provide kits for the captains. All captains wear designated jerseys to ease their identification as captains by the riders in case they need support or instruction.

Welcome Party Venue Sponsor

$3,500

To underwrite the overall cost of the venue utilized for the Welcome Party, packet pick-up and RGV Family Dinner.

Promotional and Event Signage Sponsor

$3,500

To underwrite the overall cost of all the promotional and signage for the 2025 SB250. This includes design work and printing of all materials utilized for the event.

T-Shirt Sponsor

$3,000

To underwrite the overall cost of our annual T-shirts. This will include all monies paid by the organization to design, ship and provide T-shirts to all participants and volunteers.

Ice Sponsor

$3,000

To underwrite the overall cost of maintaining ice for the participants and volunteers as well as cooling towels for all participants. With temperatures over one hundred degrees every year, ice is crucial to keeping everyone safe.

SB250 Mechanical Support

$2,500

To underwrite the overall cost of SAG support for the bikes. This will include all the monies the organization pays to keep riders on the road with mechanical support as needed. This includes basic maintenance support such as shifting adjustments, flat repairs with tubes and/or sealant refills as well as hotel and fuel support.

Merchant Services Sponsor

$2,500

To underwrite the overall cost of the processing fees charged by the credit card companies for all registrations and fundraising for the 2025 SB250.

Peloton Pace Group Sponsor (A+)

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.

Peloton Pace Group Sponsor (A)

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.

Peloton Pace Group Sponsor (B)

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.

Peloton Pace Group Sponsor (C)

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.

Peloton Pace Group Sponsor (D)

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of rider support from the lead and follow vehicles. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent, fuel, and stock the follow trailers with necessary essentials such as ice chests, two-way radios, etc. Each pace group has one trailer and two vehicles for support.

Houston Crew Travel Day Sponsor

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of the Houston participants,� travel day to Edinburg. This will include all monies paid by the organization to feed the Houston crew as they travel to the RGV. This will include drinks on the buses as well as breakfast at Buc-ee�s and lunch at the Backstreet Caf�.

Rolling Rest Stop Sponsor

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of our rolling rest stop. This will include all the monies paid by the organization to rent the trailer, porta-potties, as well as fuel for the rolling rest stop.

Communications Sponsor

$2,000

To underwrite the overall cost of our communication program. This will include all monies paid by the organization to rent radios to be utilized by all captains, SAG drivers, and volunteers throughout the event.

San Antonio Police Escort

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of the San Antonio police escort from the meeting spot to the finish line celebration.

Finish Line Medal Sponsor

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of the finish line medals given to all participants as well as the spina bifida kids and adults at the finish line.

SB250 Freer Family Dinner

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of the Friday night spaghetti dinner at the end of day one of the ride. This will include all associated costs with the rental and use of the Freer High School as well as all food costs.

Hebbronville Lunch

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of lunch in Hebbronville on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish for allowing us to use their facilities.

Freer Breakfast

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of breakfast in Freer on day two of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well a donation to Freer High School for allowing us to use their facilities.

Jourdanton Lunch

$1,500

To underwrite the overall cost of lunch in Jourdanton on day two of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the United Methodist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.

San Isidro Rest Stop/Breakfast 2

$1,000

To underwrite the overall cost of the rest stop and second breakfast in San Isidro on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the First Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.

Edinburg Breakfast

$1,000

To underwrite the overall cost of the early breakfast on day one of the ride for the participants and volunteers.

Tilden Rest Stop (Watermelon Stop)

$500

To underwrite the overall cost of the rest stop in Tilden on day two of the ride for the participants and the volunteers. This will include all food as well as a donation to the Tilden Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities.