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Video: 'Team Jenna' Bike and Car Show Announcement at ACI Customs
ACI Customs of Johnston has chosen Rhode Island Pink Heals and local resident Jenna Jacques as beneficiary of the scheduled June 2 event.
A local 9-year-old girl who is fighting her second battle with brain cancer is this year's beneficiary of the 6th Annual Bike and Custom Car Show, scheduled for June 2 at the bike shop, located at the corner of Killingly Street and Oakdale Avenue.
Jenna Jacques and her family attended a recent press conference with members of Rhode Island Pink Heals and Anthony Ferranti Jr., owner of and Anthony's Auto Body to announce this year's event.
It's the latest in a recent series of ties among the groups and the town — last year, Mayor Joseph Polisena ceremonially , and ACI Customs hosted a bike and car show to help .
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Pink Heals also named its rescue vehicle, which travels to various events to raise awareness and funds for the fight against all forms of cancer, after Jenna.
There's also a bike run scheduled for the day of the event; registration is $25 per vehicle. Meal tickets are also available for $10 each.
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Along with food, music, and a display of impressive hardware, this year's bike and car show will also include a $20-per-ticket raffle for a custom pink 2012 Polaris Outlaw 50cc ATV.
Rain date is June 3. Registrations now being accepted at ACI Customs, 539 Killingly St., or visit www.acicustoms.com for more information.
Check out the accompanying video for more about this year's event.
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