ReCap of the Tustumena 200 |
Thanks for everyone's kindness, prayers and support. This was a frustrating weekend and although the race went by the wayside I am so grateful to have "Ophelia" back. Everyone with the T-200 were wonderful special thanks to Brian and Kathy Peterson at Craneview B&B. Had a tangle trying to pass a competitor and with her help" Opheli"a accidental got unsnapped and frightened. That is one mistake I have never had happen in 30+ years of racing. Glad to have it behind us.
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DeeDee Jonrowe |
DeeDee
Jonrowe is the foremost female dog musher competing in the
world today. She has both the fastest time of any woman
in the history of the Iditarod and thirteen top ten finishes
in her career. Her second place finish in 1998 was the fifth
fastest Iditarod time ever recorded at that point. In addition
to the Iditarod, DeeDee has competed and won most major
dog sledding races throughout her career, including the
Copper Basin 300, Klondike 300 and the John Bear grease
sled dog marathon.
DeeDee ran her first Iditarod in 1980 and soon undertook
the building of her own sled, a comprehensive breeding
and training program for her dogs, and a rigorous physical
fitness program for herself. The result is that by the
time DeeDee and her team undertake the Iditarod in March
of each year, they have logged almost 2000 miles of training
together. DeeDee
has won numerous awards for the care of her dogs through
her career, including the best-cared for team, the best
dog care award (given by staff veterinarians), and the dog's
best friend award. As her dogs are her top priority, she
became a founding member of Mush
with PRIDE, which provides responsible information of
a dog's environment, exhibiting her commitment to set the
standards for all aspects of sled dog care.
Her
highly publicized battle with breast cancer that she began
in 2002 has seen her become a tireless fundraiser. In
2003 she became any honorary chairperson for the American
Cancer Society's Relay for Life, assisting the organization
is its fundraising efforts as well. DeeDee's humanitarian
efforts have been well-documented, being given the YWCA's
"Alaska Woman of Achievement of Award", the
most inspirational musher award, and even as the spokesperson
for the National Girl Scouts Council and Winter Special
Olympics.
DeeDee
has been profiled in such media outlets as Sports Illustrated,
Redbook, and Outside magazines. She is a published author,
and is currently pending another book profiling her comeback
from cancer to race again.
Want to read past news?
FOR
INQUIRIES REGARDING DEEDEE'S SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS,
APPEARANCES, & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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DeeDee's 2012
Bootie Jar
Please consider supporting DeeDee Jonrowe for the 2012 Iditarod. It's
no secret. Running the Iditarod is expensive. Because of this,
we have set up a way to help offset the cost and
in return we will list you as a team supporter
on our web site!
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Thank you!
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Sponsors |
Denali
Foods
of Alaska
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Super Premium
Pet Foods - Team Eagle
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BRADLEY
REID + ASSOCIATES
INCORPORATED |
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Jon & Jona
Van Zyle
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Valley
Chiropractic
Clinic
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Dr. James Martin and
Dr. David Martin |
Pat & Clyde Rysdon
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CAC Plastics
Located off
frontage rd.
off the Parks Hwy
Wasilla, Alaska
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The
Alaskan co-operative that has brought
exquisite Qiviut items to you as a
unique northern gift since 1969. Qiviut
(pronounced "kiv-ee-ute"),
the downy-soft underwool from the
Arctic musk ox, is shed naturally
each year during the spring months.
Eight times warmer than wool and extraordinarily
lightweight, Qiviut is one of the
finest natural fibers known to man.
Visit their web site
Click
here
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Special thanks to my Mom and Dad
(Peg and Ken Stout)
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Justin High and
Jaimee Kinzer |
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David & SallyJo Martin |
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B Original Signs |
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Sue Greenly & Pat Hahn
Nome host family |
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ARCTIC
MIDNIGHT FURS
Arctic
Midnight Furs has a large showroom
of tanned furs & leathers. We
can help you with custom made fur
coats, parkas, mukluks, hats, mittens,
slippers, etc. We also do cleaning,
repair and restyling of furs. All
prices wholesale to the public.
Call
Keith or Julie or stop by the showroom
and look around.
Visit our
WEB
SITE
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