Land Shark: Rhode Islanders Order Enough Charity Plates to Go Into Production
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Land Shark: Rhode Islanders Order Enough Charity Plates to Go Into Production
And due to the overwhelming demand -- it will be hitting the road on a vehicle near you.
As GoLocal reported last week, ASI unveiled the design and let Rhode Islanders know if at least 600 were pre-ordered, it would go into production.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTOn Monday, ASI announced that the threshold had been met -- after press and social media outreach.
“We are so appreciative and still stunned at the support, the interest, and the number of people who are helping to fund our work,” said ASI President Jon Dodd.
Orders Reach Thousands
As of Monday morning, ASI said it was closing in on 2,800 total plates sold, and they are "showing no signs of slowing down."
Passenger plates have already surpassed the minimum requirement and can go to print with almost 2,200 ordered. Combination plates are just 150 shy of the same goal, while Commercial plates have another 450 to go.
“This plate will be available forever and we can’t wait to see the first one on the road here in RI,” Dodd said. “I’m going to be saying ‘thank you’ to folks all over RI for a long time.”
To order your plate and help fund ASI’s important shark research, go to www.atlanticsharkinstitute.org and order yours today.