MILWAUKEE – Join the Milwaukee Athletics Department as it hosts a social for the Kentucky Derby May 2. The tailgate-style event will bring together alumni, supporters, and members of the Panther community for an evening dedicated to fundraising for the Panther Excellence Fund supporting student-athlete scholarships.
 
The event will take place at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Center (OHOW Center) on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, set to run from 4 p.m. to approximately 7 p.m.
 
Ticket package options include the following:
· Panther Partner - Single registration for $100
· 'Double Your Impact' Package - includes 2 tickets for $175
· Scholarship Advocates - bring your friends and get 6 tickets for the price of 5 ($500 instead of $600)
 
All ticket packages include:
· All-You-Can-Eat Buffet | · Open Bar | ·10 Raffle Tickets
· Interaction with Milwaukee Student-Athletes and Staff
 
For registration link, click HERE. Come on out and support the Panthers at the tailgate. Come dressed as if you're attending the Kentucky Derby Clubhouse or the Lawn Seats.
 
The event will highlight the impact of philanthropic support on the more than 300 student-athletes who represent Milwaukee across its 15 NCAA Division I programs. Contributions help provide critical scholarship funding and resources that allow Panthers to pursue excellence both in the classroom and in competition.
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Milwaukee coaches, administrators and student-athletes while learning more about the department's vision for the future. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Milwaukee student-athlete scholarships and continued investment in Panther programs.
 
Sponsorship opportunities (can be anonymous upon request) are also available:
· 'Triple Crown' Sponsor ($10,000): Includes 10 free entries (value of $1,000), 100 raffle tickets, your name/logo on all marketing materials, and name/logo around the event.
· 'Churchill Downs' Projector Sponsor ($3,500): Includes 5 free entries (value of $500), 50 raffle tickets, and logo/name around the projector.
· Horse Sponsors ($1,000): Includes 2 free entries (value of $200), 20 raffle tickets, and name/logo on various tables throughout the event. 

CAN'T MAKE IT? Be one of our Program Scholarship Sponsors! All of which are 100% tax deductible as allowed by state law and get your name/company logo in the event program:
· Student-Athlete Academic Support - $750
· Student-Athlete Strength + Conditioning - $500
· Student-Athlete Away Competition Travel - $250
· Student-Athlete Meal - $100 

Please direct any questions to Zach Beaschler at beaschle@uwm.edu.