Sponsor
Supporting Our Programs Fuels Our Mission.
Your sponsorship will support the TREO Foundation’s public and professional education initiatives – to raise awareness of obesity as a critical public health problem, end stigma, and to promote effective treatment of obesity.
The TREO Foundation offers several sponsorship levels for each of our annual programs. Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities for each program by downloading the program’s sponsorship prospectus below.
THE WALK – Put your brand in front of thousands of people at the nation’s only walkathon dedicated to raising awareness and funds for obesity treatment.
Local Sponsorship – Choose a Walk location below to download its sponsorship prospectus and details. Check back soon; more locations will be added as information becomes available.
Spring Walks
Georgetown, KY – Coming Soon!
Savannah, GA – Saturday, April 25, 2026
Trinity, FL – Saturday, March 7, 2026
Fall Walks
Rhode Island – Details coming soon!
Indianapolis, IN – Details coming soon!
Local Sponsorship Payments – Choose your preferred payment option below.
National Sponsorship Now Open for The Walk! Join us in 2026 as we raise awareness of obesity treatments and ensure there is “No One Left Behind!” As a National Sponsor, your company will be recognized as a leader in the fight against the disease of obesity.
Download the National Sponsorship Prospectus
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Questions? Contact Randy Slade, Program and Events Director.
TREO Foundation Gala and LEAD Awards
The TREO Foundation Gala and LEAD Awards is the premier annual event recognizing leaders who are advancing the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Held in conjunction with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting, this distinguished evening brings together lead clinicians, researchers, and advocates committed to improving obesity care.
Companies can extend their impact beyond event sponsorship by becoming a named sponsor of a LEAD Award and playing a direct role in honoring excellence and leadership within the field.
Download the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
Questions? Contact Randy Slade, Program and Events Director.
Your support will enhance the experience for all attending students, create unforgettable moments, and inspire the next generation of leaders.
Support the ASMBS Pathway Program through TREO AWARE, which provides funding for educational programs.
Contact: Nicola Field, Project Manager