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Thursday October 25th, 2001


Gibson CEO, Kix Brooks Drive for Hope

Country hit-maker Kix Brooks (Brooks & Dunn) and Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. teamed up today and left Nashville in the rear view mirror of their silver Porshe 911 Turbo, driving one leg of the 50-state Drive For Hope.

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) is powering up the charity challenge to benefit The Hope Foundation, one of the nations leading cancer research organizations. In addition, 20 percent of the proceeds raised will be donated directly to the New York Firefighters 911 Disaster Relief Fund, a relief effort established for the families of both the fallen New York fire fighters and EMS personnel.

Yahoo! is the presenting sponsor of the 50-State Drive for Hope and will provide online marketing support for the event. In addition, Yahoo! Auctions will serve as the official auction site for the 50-state drive. Auction items include, a Drive for Hope Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard, one of the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbos used in the event and other Porsche memorabilia.

Gentlemen, start your engines.

Kix Brooks and Gibson Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz
Porshe 911 Turbo
Henry presents a Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard
to Hope Foundation COO Brian Chavez
Kix discusses his love of racing and
his personal reasons for joining the fight against cancer
Bid on this guitar at Yahoo Auctions
and join the Hope Foundation in their fight against cancer

  

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