Team

A word from Marsh's sponsor:
Deborah Dixon says: I've been a recreational musher for seven years. The sport is amazing and the bond with the dogs is incredible. My love of animals was instilled at an early age by my parents. One big regret I have is that my dad didn't live long enough to see me get involved with mushing. My father always told my sister and me that we could do anything we wanted and be anything we wanted, if we committed to it and then applied ourselves to succeed. I dedicate my sponsorship of Marsh to my father George, so that when Marsh runs in the greatest sled dog race, he will have a special fan looking down and cheering for him and the team, encouraging him, just as he did with me. With his energy and determination he will help the team succeed in its Run 4 The Red Lantern. Go Marsh!

A word from Kinky's sponsors:
From Ginger and Mike; While camping at a dog show, Twila told me about her new puppy. She knew that the kennel name would be Quinault's Twisted Sister, but was unsure of a call name that went with it. She asked me to think about it as she ran an errand, so I drank a glass of wine (or 2, maybe 3?) and came up with a name, one that I knew would embarrass Michele when little kids asked, "What's the dog's name?" The call name for Quinault's Twisted Sister had to be Kinky.

We are proud of Kinky's achievements as a working dog, a champion show dog, and an all-around sweetie. I was honored to be with Kinky and Twila in NYC for Westminster in 2010. Kinky moves powerfully and smoothly, she is a beautiful example of the breed and we are honored to be her sponsors.

A word from Solo's sponsor:
From Annika Card: I just had to sponsor him-he reminds me so much of my own sweet goofy guy.

A word from Kaos' sponsor:
From Elizabeth Hirtler: Kaos is my boy and always has been; since the day crawling in the frozen mud to get him out from under the GMC because at 6 weeks he was already looking for mischief, and in -20 degree weather! He earned his name on that day.

A word from Miss Piggy's sponsor:
I am sponsoring Miss Piggy because I love her energy and enthusiasm. She's ready to go before the rest of the dogs are even hooked up to the gang line. And Miss Piggy doesn't just run, she flies! She's a wonderful girl.

A word from Havok's sponsor:
From Diana Reitz: Havok is quite the character...showing his playful spirit and independent mind. He makes people laugh and feel good with his goofiness as tho to say..."its ok to be different." He's a dog after my own heart.

A word from Cali's sponsor:
From Laurie McKinley Camody: Miss Cali (love the Buggers!) will be California's girl in this race! She can claim the entire state as her own cheering section! I love my Malamutes, and have seen that the female's spirit and love are often the guiding light of a pack. Go Cali-Girl!!

Dr. Annika Card says: "all Malamutes are special in their own way... they just have to tell you about it first and then they will get on with the job at hand"

A word from Enya's sponsor:
From Kat H. Smith: In memory of rescue sleddogs and dogs across the country who just need a little love, a little hope, and a little help to find their way...
I sponsor Enya because of her connection to Sook, who has been down a long and winding road before coming to Twila, and aside from that, who doesn't admire a tough and capable little female malamute!
Good Luck to beautiful Enya!

A word from Elvis' sponsor:
Who else would a southern girl sponsor but a dog named "Elvis!"
I love the Iditirod and believe so strongly that a Mal team can do it. I am therefore very honored to have the opportunity to contribute to this great effort!
Florence T. Robinson
Louisiana Alaskan Malamute Protection (LAMP)
Alaskan Malamute Assistance League (AMAL)

Pam says: Savy is Quinault's stud puppy from our breeding to "Kaos". We are very proud of this young girl and the opportunity that she has to be a working sled dog as part of the Quinault team. We have high hopes that she will be an important part of the team next year, after growing up a little and maybe taking some time off to be a pretty girl in the show ring.

A word from Ozzy's sponsors:
We just had to sponsor Ozzy because his disposition, beauty and confidence (at only 3 months) was outstanding!!! If we hadn't have randomly met him the day we did, we wouldn't have been lucky enough to meet Quinault mals and their amazing owner Twila Baker, or been fortunate enough to own his sister. Meeting him has brought such joy and love into our lives. Ozzy is a star in our eyes, and we can't wait to see him shine on a team one day!!

A word from Colby's sponsor:
I've never met you but Mama Twila tells me you're one of the new guys and that you made the A team. Good going. But that isn't why I chose to sponsor you. The truth is that you share your name with my handsome grandson so therefore you have to be a special boy. Run, run, run!! - Donna Cooknell

A word from Abby's sponsor:
From Kim Lavsa: In memory of my dearest Apache, who was 15 1/2 when she passed. The day before she died she was out enjoying the park. She'd also wake me up in the middle of the night because she wanted to sleep outside. She was just the best!!!

A word from CeCe's sponsor:
From Sally Margolin: I had a big Mal girl for 14 years who, like CeCe, was a lover...of people. Gotta love those alpha girls! I am happy to sponsor this beautiful girl in memory of my big dog, Champion. Keep keepin' those puppies in line, CeCe!