Photos are copyrighted by Chicago Bears or AP/Wide World Photos and are used with permission. "All of us in the NFL family are saddened by the loss of Walter Payton. He was without a doubt one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Walter exemplified class and all of us in sports should honor him by striving to perpetuate his standard of excellence. Walter was an inspiration in everything he did. The tremendous grace and dignity he displayed in his final months reminded us again why 'Sweetness' was the perfect nickname for Walter Payton." (FOX)

Paul Tagliabue

16,726 Yard Run Sponsors

We could not do the run without generous support from our sponsors. Through their generosity, we are able to put 100% of every dollar raised through the Run toward cancer research programs. Thank you to our sponsors. We encourage you to visit their sites to learn more about them.

Presenting Sponsor

Exclusive Television Sponsor

Also Sponsored By

Benefit Express

AmericaUnited Bank

Liberty Creative Solutions

AthletiCo

Available sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000 +

Pro Bowl Sponsor - $15,000

Super Bowl Sponsor - $10,000

MVP Sponsor - $5,000

Logo on back of Run shirts

Playoff Sponsor - $2,500

Touchdown Sponsor - $1,000

Field Goal Sponsor - $500

^* For information on sponsorship opportunities for 2008, please email paytonfund@gatewaycr.org or call Carrie Mastrorocco at 847.342.7373.