Since 2000, Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have joined forces to support cancer patients and their families through an annual golf tournament. In 2005, PRS Guitars and Johns Hopkins extended their efforts into the automotive scene at the Hyperfest event with onsite guitar raffles. In 2007, PRS Guitars, NASA Racing and the 944 Cup race group joined together by creating a unique way of raising funds and awareness for the center - “Laps For Life”. Bev Fowler of PRS Guitars stated “Laps for Life is a unique, challenging and fun way to raise money for Johns Hopkins. Click on a driver, chose a dollar amount and Johns Hopkins will contact you after the event to collect your pledge.” The 2008 sprint race, typically comprised of 9-13 laps will take place on Saturday, June 21st, 2008. The 944 Cup is one of the largest racing groups at the event, with more than 40 cars on track at once. Dave Derecola, National Director of the 944 Cup enthusiastically joined the fund raising efforts early on. "Both Johns Hopkins and PRS Guitars have long been associated with the best in what they do. The 944 Cup is honored to partner with these organizations in such a worthy cause in this race to find effective treatments for cancer. We hope the rest of the racing community will join us in this noble fight."

General inquiries and more information emails should be sent to: bfowler@prsguitars.com