Fight Like A Girl

Making the best out of conflicted confusion.

- Phil Gordon

The phrase “Fight Like a Girl” can be traced back as early as 2008 and has become synonymous with women who are fighting cancer, a story that 42-year-old Ann Grande of Clermont, Florida, knows all too well. Ann started her entrance into the custom-vehicle culture by way of stereo competitions. She entered her first large show and was amazed by the trucks she discovered at the show. Her interest switched that day to custom vehicles.

She purchased a custom 4Runner out of Georgia, and for the next three years tried to make it her own. But she was never really happy with the SUV, and ultimately, decided to part with it. She found a 1990 Isuzu Pup out of New Mexico and knew this could be her next creative passion. Around the time of the purchase, Ann had finally ended an unhappy 20-year marriage. She later met and fell in love with her now husband James Grande. The two got married complete with a custom-truck parade traveling from the ceremony to their wedding reception led by police.