On June 24th 2013 Seattle was full of happy people wearing bright  T-shirts with letters RATN on them. They were part of the Ring Around The Needle fundraiser in memory of Melissa Erickson, who past away this June after 7 years battle with ALS.

My daughter Liza was a captain of one of the team and I joined them with my camera walking from one friendly bar to another.

Many of participants knew Melissa from the time she played basketball for UW.Sunny day, friendships and life stories were part of this beautiful day.

Team Liza and Jay

Each team gets tickets for a free drinks in 8 participating bars in Lower Quinne Anne neighborhood. 30 min at each bar.

Fun Saturday with drinking for a good cause! All money will go to two of Melissa's favorite charities - research through ALS Therapy Development Institute and family support through ALS Evergreen Chapter.

To see all the fun please visit this gallery.