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Memorial ride planned to remember teen

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He lost his battle with cancer last week.

On Sunday, a memorial ride, poker run and fundraiser will be held to celebrate the life of ben the giant slayer.

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Ben Proctor Martinez was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in 2013.

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a disease that causes cancer cells to form in muscle cells; Ben was diagnosed with the more aggressive form.

The motorcycle memorial ride will begin at 11 a.m.

Registration begins at 8 a-m at Bakersfield on 2622 Fairhaven Drive.

It ends at Ethel’s Old Corral.

The event includes lunch and a poker run.

Tickets are $20 for a rider, $10 for a passenger and $5 per poker hand.