By Brad Brickel
Sun, Jul 19, 2009
 
Its official, Bill Bateman's 2nd Annual car show has a new name. Bill Bateman's Bistro, home of "Baltimore's Best Wings" will host the 2nd Annual Bill Bateman's Bistro of Havre De Grace Rev Up for RAACE Car Show to be held Sunday July 26th 2009. Registration starts at 1 PM while the car show runs from 3 PM to 7 PM. Awards will be given out at 6 PM for Bill Bateman's Best in Show and The People’s Choice.

Bill Bateman's Bistro is committed to supporting its communities and neighbors. “Our charitable mission is simple: We believe in developing strong relationships within our community, ones that will support local charities, like The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere” said Christian Giansante Franchise Owner.

2009 marks the 2nd year that Bill Bateman’s Bistro will be hosting their take on the classic “Car Show”, but the first raising money for The RAACE Foundation through an exciting money wheel, 50/50 auction, people’s choice award balloting and the $10 per vehicle admission fee. Also, the first 100 vehicles registered will receive a commemorative dash plaque and gift bag including discounts at Bill Bateman’s Bistro.

The RAACE Foundation (Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is dedicated to fighting the epidemic of child sexual abuse through public awareness campaigns and the distribution of educational materials. By utilizing the world’s most popular spectator activity – motorsports, The RAACE Foundation is working hard to alert the public about the prevalence of this horrible epidemic.

Bill Bateman’s Bistro of Havre De Grace and The RAACE Foundation want you to know that it will take courage, determination and the efforts of many to make a difference in the fight against child sexual abuse. “Spending time volunteering with the children at St. Vincent’s gave me the motivation to form The RAACE Foundation” says founder Ken Smith. Smith continues: “There are an estimated 39 million survivors of child sexual abuse that exist in America today. Statistics indicate that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Only when the problem of sexual abuse is faced openly can we hope to protect our children.”

According to Franchise owner Christian Giansante: “Helping The RAACE Foundation stop Child Sexual Abuse is a top priority for me and my staff. We look forward to a long relationship with RAACE and as a new Harford County, MD business we couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to get the word out to the public about our great new location and a worthy Harford County charity.”

To learn more about dining with Bill Bateman’s Bistro please visit www.billbateman.com. Bill Bateman’s Bistro is located in The Swann Creek Village Center on Route 40 south of The Hatam Bridge. The Address is 2021 Pulaski Hwy., Havre De Grace, MD 21078 (410)939-7667.

The RAACE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity and as such is fueled entirely by private and corporate contributions. The RAACE Foundation receives no federal or state funding. All donations are tax deductible and are used in the furtherance of The RAACE Foundation’s mission and vision. Absolutely NO funds are used to support The RAACE Foundation Family of Drivers or any of The RAACE Foundation affiliated racing teams. If you need further information about The RAACE Foundation, The Revv Up for RAACE, the 4th Annual Rally for RAACE Charity Motorcycle Ride and Family Fun Day Event, vendor or sponsor opportunities, please drop us a line! Contact Vickie Brooks by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Brad Brickel by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Kenneth Smith by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .