A fundraiser is underway to help out Val Kleitz. Val is a talented Seattle mechanic, staunch supporter of the cycling community, and possessor of one amazing mustache. Val is battling cancer, and through the support of Aaron’s Bicycle Repair in West Seattle and Redline Bicycles, based in Kent, raffle tickets for a Redline 9-2-5 fixed-gear commuter bike are being sold to help pay some of Val’s suddenly massive medical expenses. Because of Washington’s “gambling” laws you have to swing by Aaron’s in person to buy a ticket, but far-flung folks who want to help can also make donations through this PayPal account. The drawing will be held at Aaron’s on Sunday December 20^th with Val in attendance.

Please come by and support, or donate through paypal.  Medical expenses add up quickly, and are the last thing that Val should have to worry about right now.