Any idea how many people turned out for this?
2012-09-16 07:16:48
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Sat Sept 15: Fundraiser for South Side attack victim @ OTB
Fundraiser to support South Side slashing victim
Local cyclists are throwing a fundrasier for Colin Albright, the Pro Bikes mechanic who was brutally attacked in a road rage incident in the South Side last week.
There will be prizes from: Fatheads, THICK Bikes, OTB, Pro Bikes, REI, Big Dog Coffee, Commonwealth Press, and much more.
Top Prize is a KHS flight 100 from Iron City Bikes.
East End Brewing is donating some beer with the proceeds going to Colin.
Saturday, September 15
2518 East Carson St, South Side
Starts at 5pm
Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/118148105000360/
If you can't make it and would like to donate, you can make a donation to Colin's recovery through our website.
https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=52082
During checkout, simply type "Colin Fund" in the notes field before submitting payment.
2012-09-10 18:34:53
It felt like a billion or so
2012-09-16 11:19:22
200-300 Maybe. It was too hard to tell with people inside and outside, coming and going. It was a great show of support & WPXI had a camera crew there early, then a live feed at 11pm.
2012-09-16 13:32:23
WTAE ran a segment on it too, at 11:30 last night. It was a great event--I hope it raised a ton for Colin.
2012-09-16 15:50:19
If there's a video of the story, I'd like to see it. It sounds like it was a great event! Glad I wasn't there (I don't like crowds), but if I can contribute in another way on a later date (waiting for payday still), someone should let me know!
2012-09-16 18:16:15
for those that do not enjoy crowds, then passing on the event would have been the better option.
it was a madhouse, a glorious supportive madhouse.
2012-09-16 18:26:21
Same here,Erica. Kinda regret not making it.
2012-09-16 19:00:53
I was struck at work during the event. I am glad it had a big turnout. It also received very positive coverage on the news. I am pleased how the cycling community came together for this.
2012-09-16 20:34:00
My son called me from there, so I went down and met him. Colin's pastor is my son's girlfriend's father. I hope they raised a lot of money, and also that Colin has health insurance.
The only tagger I saw there, who I recognized, was buffalo buffalo.
2012-09-16 22:05:30
2012-09-17 16:14:03
I hope the POS who did it saw this on the news and his brain exploded. Also hope the police are making some progress on this.
2012-09-17 16:17:33
Glad there was a huge turnout! I really wanted to make it, but already had a weekend bike trip on the GAP planned. I ended up donating via my phone while we ate dinner at West Newton. So I guess I was there in spirit (or in 3G)...
2012-09-17 17:12:56