Strong turnout and generous giving marks Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund benefit night.

On Thursday May 1st, the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund - with the generous help of the PSU Cycling Team - held its inaugural benefit event at the Downtown Bike Gallery. Hundreds of Portland area cyclists attended the event to raise funds and connect with fellow cyclists over a free beer and some fine food.

At the event, Bike Gallery president Daniel McGinnis provided an update on the objectives and future plans of the Memorial Fund. He told the crowd that the Fund's intention is to spend a significant portion of its raised monies on grassroots projects in the area of traffic and cyclists' safety. he also invited everyone to make their voices heard and submit ideas on what actions or projects they like to see funded.

The event included a raffle and a silent auction, featuring an impressive prize list of items donated by individuals and businesses from inside and outside the bike community. According to event co-organizer and PSU Cycling team member Eric Tsai, "it was great to see attendees stepping up big time with their contributions. At final count, the event raised more than $8,000 for the fund, making it a complete success."