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Wolfie's Call of the Wild Huskies
Von's 2011 Serum Run Expedition Dog Team
GOLDEN HARNESS SPONSORSHIPS - Donation $150.00 Level
Chewbacca - Command Leader
At 12 years of age, Chewbacca - aka "Chewy" - is the senior member and backbone of Von's team. A near look alike of Balto, hero of the original 1925 Serum Run, Chewy can always be counted on to take the helm when the going gets tough. A veteran of Von's 2009 Serum Run team, Chewy is unfettered by the worst of conditions. The calm and capable leadership possesed by this amazing Alaskan Husky are conveyed in the riveting gaze of his steady, strong eyes. Gentle and reserved, this "silver tipped gentleman" will celebrate his 13th birthday on the 2011 Serum Run Expedition. Please help Chewy on the final big run of his career by sponsoring him today!
Bacon - Command Leader
Nephew to Chewbacca, 11 year old Bacon is a little shy - but when running at the front of the team, is a true and reliable leader. Distinguished by his pink "snow nose", Bacon is especially fond of his brother Grits, who he always greets with a leap for joy and a gentle paw placed upon his shoulder. A proven leader with numerous mid-distance race finishes, Bacon will play a key role in leading his team of 12 huskies on the 800 mile journey to Nome.
Please share your support for this gentle and loving leader on his final mission in Alaska by sponsoring him today!
Please share your support for this gentle and loving leader on his final mission in Alaska by sponsoring him today!
Grits - Command Leader
Brother to Bacon, snowy white Grits resembles a beautiful arctic wolf with his luxurious winter coat and curious amber eyes. The most responsive command leader of Von's team, Grits was a late bloomer who emerged suddenly and unexpectantly as an exceptional lead dog at age seven. Confident and vocal, Grits is the playful friend of every human and every dog. During the 2009 Serum Run Expedition, Grits skillfully led our team of 12 huskies virtually every mile of the run. The 2011 Serum Run '25 will be his "crowning achievement" and his final opportunity to lead his huskie team mates all the way to the frozen beaches of Nome.
A Golden Harness Sponsorship includes the following "Thank You" Gifts
- Signed copy of Von's illustrated book "A Long Way To Nome" chronicling his 2009 Serum Run expedition experience and an autographed commerative "Mail Cachet" carried in the sled to Nome
- Video DVD* of Von's 2011 Serum Run expedition & autographed commerative "Mail Cachet" carried in the sled to Nome
*please allow approx 8 weeks after end of expedition for delivery
SILVER HARNESS SPONSORSHIPS - Donation $100.00 Level
Teek - Alternate Team Dog
Teek is our "Happy-go-Lucky" Siberian Husky who was rescued as a six month old pup from the county animal shelter in 2002. A veteran of the 2009 Serum Run Expedition, Teek thoroughly enjoyed his Alaskan adventure and was never troubled by the weather, no matter how bad things got! During the last day of the Serum Run expedition, Teek never stopped working throughout an eleven hour non-stop run even as night-time temperatures dropped to 38 degrees below zero. Teek is a joy to have on the team because he is such a happy and affectionate guy who brings cheer to the team. He has the most beautiful, luxurious coat and loves to snuggle. Please help sponsor Teek's participation with the 2011 Serum Run expedition team today!
Tigger - Trail Leader / Swing Dog
Sister to Bacon & Grits, this darling little 43 lb; 11 year old Alaskan Husky is the fastest dog in the team! Able to maintain a blistering trot as fast the boys can run, Tigger is happiest in Swing Dog position right behind the Lead Dogs. Her job is to set the pace for the entire team while the Lead Dogs are busy picking out the best trail. This makes her one of the hardest working dogs in the troup! A little shy but very vocal, Tigger is having the best year of her career. Her main job will be to help set the pace for the 800 mile expedition all the way to Nome, Alaska. Good things do come in "little packages".
A Silver Harness Sponsorship includes the following "Thank You" Gifts
Cherry - Trail Leader / Swing Dog
This amazingly fast and petite little Alaska Husky has completed two Iditarod Sled Dog Races - her last one for musher, Laura Daugereau in 2008. Now this darling little girl is set to reprise her trans-Alaska legacy with one final encore - the 2011 Serum Run to Nome! Cherry will help Tigger set the team's pace as Swing Dog running right behind the leaders. All this affectionate girl wants to do is run. Stop the team for a short break and she is screaming and leaping in her harness to get going again!
Birch - Team Dog
Willow - Command Leader
Blackjack - Team Dog
Pike - Alternate Team Dog
If ever there was a dog who deserved a place on the 2011 Serum Run, it is this handsome "gentleman". Rescued from the Pierce County Animal Shelter, Pike's early life is shrouded in mystery. Found ragged and wandering on the streets, Pike faced an uncertain future before Von rescued him in January of 2002. Placed into harness, this large and powerful Siberian consistantly performs as "solid as a rock". A regal dog with soulful eyes, Pike ascended to the rank of "Kennel Boss". With a special talent for mantaining order in the kennel by way of his even temper and pursuasive "swagger", Pike is truly a husky with "the heart of a lion".
Please consider a sponsorship of this noble dog who humbly represents so many Siberian Huskies who only seek happiness in a "Forever Home".
Please consider a sponsorship of this noble dog who humbly represents so many Siberian Huskies who only seek happiness in a "Forever Home".
Boomer - Wheel Dog
Patrick - Wheel Dog
Blackjack - aka "Jack", a 6 year old Alaskan Husky, is the youngest dog on the team. Jack was born and raised in Dee Dee Jonrowe's kennel in Willow, Alaska where he ran for her team as a youngster. This forever cheerful, hard working boy came to Von's kennel by way of Iditarod musher Rick Larson from Montana. Jack is a real throw back to those wonderful old style "Alaskan Village Dogs" of yesteryear - sturdy, well coated, and just plain hard working! "Jack" is a veteran of Von's 2009 Serum Run team and just loves to give great big bear hugs!
Please consider a sponsorship for this happy boy as he returns to his native Alaska homeland for the adventure of his life - an expedition to Nome!
Please consider a sponsorship for this happy boy as he returns to his native Alaska homeland for the adventure of his life - an expedition to Nome!
Sporting a gorgeous, wavy "collie-like" coat and the bluest eyes you ever saw, this 10 year old 2 time Iditarod finisher is the bouncy, playful brother to little Cherry. With his frecked muzzle and heavy arched brows perched above piercing blue eyes, Birch has all the appearance and personality of an animated Disney-like character. This hard working boy is amazing to watch in harness and playful when the day's work is done!
Please help sponsor Birch for his final "Curtain Call" run to Nome with the 2011 Serum Run '25 expedition!
Please help sponsor Birch for his final "Curtain Call" run to Nome with the 2011 Serum Run '25 expedition!
Brother to Birch and Cherry, this two time Iditarod Race finisher and veteran of Von's 2009 Serum Run team can be characterized by his serious, "get the job done" personality. Willow is a wonderful, powerful Alaskan Husky with a reserved personality raised by musher Rick Larson of Montana who generously "rehomed" him together with his brother and sister so they could enjoy their senior years together in Von's kennel. It is heart-warming to see these three siblings remain together after such long, distinguished racing careers. But even after two Iditarod career finishes, this boy is still looking forward to going to Nome one more time.
Please help sponsor Willow for his very last run to Nome. Three times is a charm!
Please help sponsor Willow for his very last run to Nome. Three times is a charm!
Restless, tireless, and powerful. These are three good words to describe this large 10 year old Alaskan Husky with handsome brown eyes. But behind that serious face lurks a silly, goofey personality that is delightfully entertaining. Always on the move, even in his kennel, Boomer is one of the first to greet you with his cheerful "Woooo - woo" and wagging tail. As one of the largest and most powerful dogs on the team, Boomer runs in the demanding wheel position, closest to the sled. I've never seen this dog tired! But he is always the first to flop on his back after a hard days work for a nice long belly rub! Please help Boomer bring his big "Wooo - woo" greeting to Nome with a sponsorship today!
Brother to Boomer, "Patrick Henry" was born on the Fourth of July 2000 and raised by Iditarod musher Laura Daugereau. Sometimes misjudged as a wolf hybred - this all white Alaskan Husky with golden eyes is characterized by a shy wolf-like personality. In harness, he can out perform every dog on the team. Even after nonstop 35 mile runs - Patrick acts like he has only run 35 feet while screeming to get moving again! With a perfectly matched gait to his brother Boomer, these two big boys are the "Turbo Diesel" power units of the team.
Chewbacca $150.00 Sponsorship
Chewbacca $100.00 Sponsorship
"Pull for the Team" Sponsorship- Donation $50.00
- Commemorative "Mail Cachet" envelope carried in the sled to Nome - CLICK HERE to view and autographed expedition dog bootie
Bacon $150.00 Sponsorship
Bacon $100.00 Sponsorship
Grits $150.00 Sponsorship
Grits $100.00 Sponsorship
Teek $150.00 Sponsorship
Teek $100.00 Sponsorship
Tigger $150.00 Sponsorship
Tigger $100.00 Sponsorship
Cherry $150.00 Sponsorship
Cherry $100.00 Sponsorship
Grit's Sponsors: Ron & Phyllis Campbell - $150.00 level
Birch $100.00 Sponsorship
Birch $150.00 Sponsorship
Cherry's Sponsors
"Help Fill the Sled" - Choose your own donation amount
Click on the Donation Button above to donate any amount you wish.
Thank you for your contribution to Von Martin and his team of adopted huskies.
Every donation, no matter what the amount, will help Von's dogs deliver health education programs to Native Alaskans in 13 villages between Nenana and Nome.
Thank you for your contribution to Von Martin and his team of adopted huskies.
Every donation, no matter what the amount, will help Von's dogs deliver health education programs to Native Alaskans in 13 villages between Nenana and Nome.
Willow $150.00 Sponsorship
Willow $100.00 Sponsorship
Blackjack $150.00 Sponsorship
Blackjack $100.00 Sponsorship
Pike $150.00 Sponsorship
Pike $100.00 Sponsorship
Boomer $150.00 Sponsorship
Boomer $100.00 Sponsorship
Patrick $150.00 Sponsorship
Patrick $100.00 Sponsorship
Chewbacca's Sponsors: Darryl Corfman & Family - $150.00 level
"Help Fill the Sled" Sponsors
Blackjack's Sponsors
Teek's Sponsors -
Boomer's Sponsors
Birch's Sponsors: Tom & Barbara Tomberg - $150.00 level
Willow's Sponsors: Charlie & Joyce Davis - $100.00 level
Pike's Sponsors
Bacon's Sponsors: Norm, Billie, Casey, Tom, Cat, Taryn, Riley, & Emma Campbell; Cari, Keith & Grant Burleigh; Christy, Bob, Chenea, Michel & Paris Gramann
- $150.00 level
- $150.00 level
Patrick's Sponsors
Reeces - Team Dog
Rocky - Team Dog
Sponsorship Information Coming Soon!
Sponsorship Information Coming Soon!
Tigger's Sponsors -
Updated 01/10/2011
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