Fundraiser a success!
Thank you everyone that attended the 5th annual fund raiser for the Comeback Kennel last night.

There were some terrific items to bid on. Thank you's to our auctioneer Bill Borden, who did an awesome job and Alpine Lodge for donating the room to hold the auction and dinner.

A special thank you to EVERYONE that donated items for the auction.

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Lance Mackey gets dose of stardom on national TV
Wed, October 8, 2008 Posted in Alaska News - Reigning Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion Lance Mackey of Fairbanks is in New York City to promote the Discovery channels new TV series on the last great race. Mackey is one of 6 mushers profiled in the 6 part reality show. Mackey describes the intense coverage of last year’s Iditarod by Discovery as a “worth while distraction”. Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks APRN
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Catch Lance on the Conan O'Brien Show thursday night!!!
Conan O'Brien - NBC - Check local listing for times in your area. Other guest will be actor Dennis Quaid & singer- song writter Sarah McLachlan.

 

 

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It's a GRANDBOY....

Lance and Tonya Mackey are proud Grand parents. Their daughter Brittney gave birth to their first grand baby.

Welcome James Thomas Hawkins III. Born October, 7th 2008 at 1 pm. James is seven pounds, seven ounces.

Both mother and son are resting comfortably.

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Lance Goes to New York City to Promote Discovery/Iditarod 
Lance will be in New York City Wednesday Oct 8th & Thursday 9th to promote Discovery’s premier of "TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD", which will air Tuesday, October 14th at 10 PM ET/PT. The six hour miniseries follows mushers and their sled dog teams across more than a thousand miles of rugged terrain as they take on Mother Nature - and each other - in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
  • Sirius Satellite Radio Interviews
  • Conan O'Brien - NBC Check local listing for times in your area. Other guest will be actor Dennis Quaid & singer- song writter Sarah McLachlan.
    

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Alaskans Get Sneak Preview!
Alaskan fans were treated to a sneak preview of Discovery's latest gem. About 1,200 people were invited to view the first episode of the 2008 Iditarod sled dog race. "The Toughest Race on Earth. Iditarod".

You will follow mushers Lance Mackey, Bruce Linton, DeeDee Jonrowe, Martin Buser, and Jeff King along with others that come along for the ride of their life.

You could say this is a tough crowd for previewing, after all these were die hard Iditarod fans, with years of viewing film footage of the Iditarod and other extreme Alaskan sled dog races. And what did they have to say? "That was awesome" exclaimed a group, as they piled out of the auditorium, "the footage was incrediable" said others."The best I have even seen" said two long time volunteers. Everyone seemed pleased.

The 2008 Iditarod/Discovery Channel gang - From left to right: Bob Ormberg: VP, Content Products, Jeff King, Martin Buser, Bruce Linton, DeeDee Jonrowe, Lance Mackey & Bob Gold Discovery Channel

The difference between this coverage and others before them, is the Discovery crew spent a considerable amount of time following several mushers from the start in Anchorage to the finish in Nome and many check points in between. Cameras rolling everywhere. They were duct taped to sleds so you can get a real feel of the trail and the demand on the mushers. You get to know each musher, cheer them on, feel their pain, their energy and their moments of joy. Two thumbs up Discovery!

Discovery’s premier of "TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD", will air Tuesday, October 14th at 10 PM ET/PT. The six hour miniseries follows mushers and their sled dog teams across more than a thousand miles of rugged terrain as they take on Mother Nature - and each other - in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Welcome Harry Alexie to our team!
Harry Alexie comes to us from Kwethluk, Alaska. He and the National Guard have teamed up to run the 2009 Iditarod. Harry has leased a dog team from us, not as an adventure but a challenge. He will be training and running races with us all season, please be sure to make him feel welcome and encourage him in his Iditarod journey.

Read more...

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Check out the Ontario Federation of Sled Dog Sports Podcast
2008 Symposium Podcast with Lance Mackey - This is a recording of Lance's keynote address (2 hours). Introduction by Ray Erker (OFSS). Lance was speaking while showing a Power Point Presentation to a crowd of fans & fellow mushers.

Click here to listen (MP3)

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Thank you!
Thank you to everyone that attended the Spaghetti feed & auction for our handler, Braxton, pay his medical expenses from a automobile accident he was involved in back in September.

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DISCOVERY CHANNEL WORLD PREMIERE SERIES
DATE IS CHANGED TO OCTOBER 14!
Mushers and their sled dog teams endure more than a thousand miles of unforgiving Alaskan wilderness along the Iditarod Trail in hopes of making it across the finish line – Discovery’s premier of TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD, will air Tuesday, October 14th at 10 PM ET/PT. The six hour miniseries follows mushers and their sled dog teams across more than a thousand miles of rugged terrain as they take on Mother Nature - and each other - in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. View the Discovery Channels trailor... 

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Update on Braxton: September 21, 2008
Braxton is healing steadily, he wanted to thank everyone for the cards, donations and phone calls. He will undergo an additional operation for a hernia sometime next week which should alleviate some of the pain and restricted movement he has right now.

Braxton Peterson

Time to Rally for a friend!
Lance's handler, Braxton Peterson, was in a serious single car accident this weekend, totaling his truck on the curves between Soldotna and Cooper Landing. He fell asleep at the wheel. His truck rolled over an embankment end over end, and Braxton flew out of the truck and sustained multiple injuries, including internal injuries, a broken arm, and facial injuries which will necessitate reconstructive surgery.

A Spaghetti feed will be held to help Braxton pay his medical expenses September 28th from 12-4pm and silent auction at the challenger learning center in Kenai, Alaska.

An account has been set up with Wells Fargo so people can donate funds to help with Braxton's medical expenses which are have exceeded $11,000. You can drop by any Wells Fargo bank, savings account number is 7319379777

or you can donate through this paypal donation button we have set up

Thank you....Keep him in your thoughts & prayers!

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Lance named Toughest Athlete by Versus
Competition is more than just a sport. And sports on Versus is beyond winning and losing. The athletes are about toughness, grit, and survival, adversity, sacrifice and the will to triumph. Lance has been voted the "Toughest Athlete" by Versus. Although Lance is honored by this, he salutes each and every athlete out there. They all represent true toughness. "It is a journey for all of us" says Lance.

Thank you for your vote Click Here to read more

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Lance Mackey to Speak at the 2008 Ontario
OFSS Fall Symposium
Lance has been invited to speak at the 2008 Ontario OFSS Fall Symposium, September 20, 2008. The event will be held at North Bay, Ontario, Canada by the Ontario Federation of Sleddog Sports. You can contact Ray & Janice Erker for more details. Phone 705-776-7020
Email paws-e-trax@hotmail.com Visit their web site at www.ofss.ca/symposium.htm   Early registration is advised as there is a limit of 150 people. Check web site often for any updates.

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Lance Invited to Mancelona, Michigan
Lance Mackey will be speaking about his 2007/2008 racing season. there will be an open question and answers session as well. September 14, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Mancelona, MI, USA. Organized by the Last Chance Kennel at Russ-Stick Acres. Admission $40 Admission Fee (No charge for children under 16 years of age.) For more information contact Sherry & Russ Sutherby Phone (231) 881-2688 or Email sleddogs_mancelona@yahoo.com

Speakers include:

• Lance Mackey, World's First and Only 2-Time IditaQuest Champion: speaking on Mushing 101 and Kennel Management
• "Dr. Tim" Hunt, sled dog vet/dog food producer
• Tim Riley, Wildlife Biologist with USDA/APHIS, musher, and 2009 Iditarod rookie speaking on Iditarod history and training for his first Iditarod.

Activities: Covered wagon shuttle service. Event t-shirts will be on sale at site. Lance's "Appetite & Attitude" DVD will be available for sale. Numerous "door prize" items.

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Willow Dog Mushers Symposium & Lance Team up
Lance will be a key note speaker at the Willow Dog Mushers symposium September 6th 1 -4 pm at the Willow Community Center (WCC) Willow, Alaska Sponsored by the Willow Dog Mushers. There will be a Questions and answers program as well as gear swap, booths and more. All events open to the public...fees will apply for the mushing symposium only. Contact the willow dog mushers for more information.

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Lance to speak at VFW Post Eagle River, Alaska
Two time Iditarod Champion and 4 time Yukon Quest Champion, Lance Mackey has been invited to talk about his past race season and future race plans. Last years invitation was standing room only, so we have doubled the capacity and moved the location to the Eagle River VFW Post 9785 Iditarod Checkpoint #1, on September 6th 7pm-9pm. Open to the public.

Located across from the police sub station on Eagle River Loop Road.
Please park & enter at the lower parking lot.

Sponsored by the Chugiak Dog Mushers - Slide presentation and question answer session - Open to public. Autographs available. Small donation may be asked at door to support Lance Mackey's 2008/2009 race season. You can call the Chugiak Dog Mushers hotline for updated information at 689-7899.

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20 Mushers Signed Up for 2009 Yukon Quest - Lance was among 20 mushers who signed up Saturday, August 9th, for the 2009 Yukon Quest ."It's going to be an interesting year for all of us". says Lance "I am expecting another good year with my dogs and hope for good weather conditions. " What ever gets thrown at Lance, you can be sure he'll take it with determination and possibilities.

This years Quest entry free was sponsored by the good people at the Alaska Pain Center.

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