As part of my June race weekend, I’m participating in the Laps for Life charity fund raiser that will help Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center raise money to support cancer patients and their families. Well, to be brutally honest, I’m not doing much more than asking folks to pledge… but it’s the thought that counts, right? I’ll be racing regardless but at least more than just me will benefit that weekend!
Anyway, the premise is simple. You go to lapsforlife.com, click on ‘Pledge’ and submit your info with the amount per lap you’d like to pledge. If things go well, I’ll complete 10-12 laps in the race so a pledge of $5/lap wouldn’t be more than $60. After the race, Hopkins will send you a self-addressed stamped envelope for you to mail your pledge back in. Donations are tax-deductible and you’ll get a receipt just in case the tax man cometh knockin’ at your door. Give as much or as little as you’re comfortable with, every dollar counts. I won’t know who donated so if you’d like some recognition, please be sure to let me know. Thanks in advance to those of you who remain anonymous!
Since I know someone’s going to ask these questions… 1) Yes, the #24 in the picture and on the main Laps for Life page is in fact me. I’m in front of the president of PRS Guitars (who is a fellow racer and the main reason this event exists) on the carousel of Summit Point Raceway. 2) Yes, my dad is the one quoted on the site. He is the creator of our racing Series and acts as the National Director. For more about it’s success, read this. Now go pledge!