Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund

On Monday October 22 2007, Bike Gallery co-worker and team mate Brett Jarolimek was killed in a collision with a truck while riding his bike in Portland. Brett was a Portland resident and an active member of the cycling and art communities. The news of his death came as a terrible blow to all of us at the Bike Gallery, as well as to many customers and friends in the community.

The Bike Gallery, with the support of Brett's close family and friends, has decided to establish a memorial fund in honor of Brett's life. The Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund will be sponsored by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA), which will administer the collection and distribution of donations under its charter as a 501 C-3 nonprofit organization. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is based in Portland Oregon and exists to support bicycle and pedestrian safety and transportation concerns throughout the state.

Donations made to the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund will be used to support the cause of bicycle safety through strategic partnerships and direct support of projects intended to 1) enhance motorist awareness and education, 2) enhance the awareness, visibility and education of bicyclists, and 3) enable bicycle safety infrastructure projects on a selected basis. This will include funding of grassroots projects initiated by individuals in the community.

Funds collected will be managed by a committee or board of individuals who will represent the concerns of cycling safety, visibility and awareness in the Portland area. Individuals and organizations will be invited to submit proposals and grant requests for the fulfillment of specific projects that are consistent with the mission of the fund. The committee/board will meet at regular intervals to review applications, distribute funds and work on development and fundraising projects. The committee/board will also consider opportunities for strategic alliances with City and State agencies and other nonprofit organizations.

You can make a donation to the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund using your credit card, by clicking on the PayPal button below:

Or if you prefer to pay by check, just follow these two easy steps:
1) Write your check to:
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
(in notes field write "Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund")

2) Mail check to:
Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund
c/o Bicycle Transportation Alliance
PO Box 9072
Portland, OR 97207-9072