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Augenwinkel

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Registered: 2010-02-05

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Fundraising Gala to benefit Please BE KIND to Cyclists Nov. 12, 7:30p

Please BE KIND to Cyclists, an Austin nonprofit, is proud to announce its first annual Fundraising Gala.

With former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd as Master of Ceremonies and outstanding live music by local musicians, this will be a night to remember. In addition to an exquisite dinner accompanied by Texas wine and beer, there will be a silent auction. The auction will include an array of exciting items such as a Colorado vacation get-away, a custom Giano Fabricata bicycle frame, a one-year membership to Pure Austin Fitness, a cruiser-style bicycle, an Austin fine dining weekend vacation, and lots more.

The number of cyclist deaths and injuries on the roads of America continues to grow as more people continue to get on a bicycle. Please BE KIND to Cyclists is taking a proactive approach.
 
The funds raised at this gala will help to produce a cycling-specific video that shows motorists how to behave around today's cyclists. This video will be introduced to motorists who take a defensive driving course. Auto drivers will learn about the old and new rules of the road and will meet some cyclists who will talk about their fears and the dangers of riding with traffic. This groundbreaking video will also show motorists how to drive around children biking to school, citizens commuting to work or training, and people out for a ride around the block. It will address expectations from cyclists and motorists when sharing the road.

Ticket prices are $75 for an individual, $125 for two, and $500 for a table of 8.

Please BE KIND to Cyclists' mission is to raise awareness and increase the harmony and tolerance between drivers and cyclists; to provide educational material and resources to both automobile drivers and cyclists—for promoting safe cycling—and to create stronger and healthier communities.

For more details of the event, visit our website: www.bekindtocyclists.org.

Please spread the word to your friends and benefactors! (This is a great occasion to interact with your fellow cyclists while wearing nice duds instead of spandex, and possibly winning some sweet prizes!)