I don’t usually do this, but I’m plugging a charity fundraiser a friend of mine is hosting for another friend of hers.  The event benefits a guy who did not have health insurance, and suffered a pretty severe head injury. In a lot of ways, this is a unique fundraiser because you can actually see and meet the beneficiary of your generosity.  Heck, you can probably choose which bill you want to pay.  Here are the details:

Location: SodoPop – 2424 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA US

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00pm

Here’s a link to the evite.  And here’s all the info you need to know:

Hey all!  This evite is a two-for-one deal (1) Join us for a kickass party and (2) Support our dear friend Orion with some seriously steep medical bills.

The party: Killer bands.  Stellar DJ’s.  A charming MC to delight and entertain.  Drinks. Dancing.  Friends.

The background:  Orion (whom you may know from such favorites as North Hill Bakery, The Hopvine, Uptown Espresso, or just being an all-around sweet and stand-up guy) took a really nasty spill on his bicycle, losing several teeth and fracturing some bones in his face.  Without insurance…we’re talking about five-figure bills.  No joke- add insult to injury, squared.

The benefit:  Stunning art will be auctioned. Incredible gift certificates will be furiously bid upon. Drinks are hosted but all tips are donated to the cause, capiche?  So bring your checks and your cash, dig deep into your pockets, and with only a $10 cover for the best party in town, everybody wins.

Please forward this evite, and we hope to see you there.  If you must send your regrets, you could also consider sending $!  Simply make a check out to "Relief for Teeth," and mail to our PO Box at:

Relief for Teeth
1463 E Republican
Mailbox B55
Seattle, WA 98112