From Shawn McDonald:

The Alan Schwen cancer fund-raising party at the Paragon Restaurant on April 7 was a smashing success, collecting $19,000 on silent bids, live auctions and entrance fees.

The event coordinated by Rick Salmon of SB Motorsports and the Cunio brothers from Paragon restaurant saw over 300 people jam the restaurant to talk and enjoy the free food and beverages.

Almost all the items for auction were donated by motorcycle dealers in the Washington state area. Among the top items for bidding were a Honda XR50R from South Sound Honda; a Malaguti Fogarty Replica scooter from Malaguti USA, Seattle Ducati and Darryl and Sherri Havens; and a framed, autographed GP Heroes print and frame of Schwantz, Doohan and Rainey from Shawn McDonald.

Alan was more than surprised by the support from the local motorcycling community and thanks everyone who helped and participated in the event.

Alan is planning on racing next week at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington next week in an attempt to retain his WMRRA #1 plate. Alan said that after waiting a suitable amount of time in case of a relapse, any funds that remain will be donated to the WMRRA injured rider fund.