Absolute Return Solutions (ARS), a Redmond financial planning company, held a fundraiser for United Service Organizations (USO) last month by organizing a movie night for clients and their guests.

At Bella Bottega Theater in Redmond, 120 ARS clients were treated to the movie “Captain Phillips.”  Also attending were three directors of the Northwest chapter of the USO, including Executive Director Donald M. Leingage, Commander, U.S. Navy (retired).  Attendees made donations to the USO, which were matched by ARS co-founders, Brian Decker and Jim Black.

At the conclusion of the evening, Commander Leingage was presented with a check for $4,080 and a flag that was flown above the nation’s capital.

“I served in the military almost 30 years ago and have ever since wanted to do something to support our troops. What better way than a fundraiser for the USO,” said Black. “We were honored to have Commander Leingage attend, and could not have a more fitting movie than ‘Captain Phillips’ — who was rescued by the Navy Seals.”