PO Box 492028 · Los
Angeles, CA 90049-8028
Tel. (800) 541-7741 · (310) 471-0303 ·
What past clients say
How to get local sponsors
Complete info package
Content of the talk for youth
Content of the talk for adults
Video and audio clips
Recent news coverage
Public Relations Program for corporations
A great funding source is local hospitals. Hospital Community Relations Directors and Marketing Directors, as a community outreach and goodwill builder, often sponsor Mr. Reynolds' middle and high school assembly programs.
They also contribute to -- or fully sponsor -- his college talks as well.
Often it takes just one three minute phone call to interest a local hospital in sponsoring the cost of his lecture program; hospitals typically must show evidence of community outreach. Click here for our Five Minute Plan, with talking points and who to call.
Some hospitals have teamed up with other local hospitals to keep Mr. Reynolds speaking in their community for three to five days at schools. This has enabled thousands children in those communities to hear him speak live.
A second funding possibility is your County health department, which can sometimes immediately sponsor the cost. Propose our program to the tobacco control officer your county health department. Some States have allocated funding, while others have not.
A possible co-sponsor is your local tobaccofree coalition. You can get their phone number from any local branch of the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, or American Heart Association. Local tobaccofree coalitions frequently contribute to the cost of Mr. Reynolds' talks.
Another possiblity is the Student Activities Director at local colleges. They may cosponsor, or provide a venue for a hospital's community talk to adults. Colleges usually have a budget for guest lecturers; simply call the Student Activities Office at a local college to propose this program.
For Health Departments who are developing tobacco prevention grant proposals, live speakers are an excellent idea.
When approaching sponsors, always give them our website and phone number, which may be found in the talking points are below.
Cost for middle and high school talks
The cost for two assembly programs to youth in schools is $4,000, plus travel expenses from Los Angeles. This is the fee for two middle or high school assembly programs; scroll down for adult presentations.
Additional talks to middle or high schools may be added for $1,500 per talk. Mr. Reynolds will give up to three talks per day. These rates are for schools and non-profits only; call us for corporate-sponsored rates.
Per overnight stay, there is a $4,000 minimum fee. Pending availability, Mr. Reynolds can go on tour for several days. Driving time between talks should average no more than 30 to 40 minutes.
We also recommend the new educational video of his live talk for 7th to 12th grade.
Whether Mr. Reynolds speaks to large or small groups, media coverage is usually excellent in medium size cities. It's a great way to bring the smokefree message to your entire city, generate goodwill, and make a difference in the local community.
Cost of presentations for
Community members
Health conferences
Universities
The cost for one live presentation to any group of adults is $4,000, plus travel expenses from Los Angeles. Additional talks to middle or high schools may be added for $1,500 per talk. The program for adults generally runs 90 minutes, half of which is Q&A with the audience. For the content of this talk, please see Tobacco Wars! The Battle for a Smokefree Society.
Suggested talking points
when approaching sponsors
