Each
year we put out the "Bootie Jar" to
help offset race expenses. It's a great way to
be part of the Mackey Team.
Van Zyle Art
OUR
2009/2010
BOOTIE SPONSORS
Thank you!
Opal
Krout
Donna Schumacher
Dianne Toebe
Anchorage, AK
Roy Hampton
Abingdon, VA
Congratulations Lance Joe and Dorlean Thomas
Michael Davis
Walla Walla, WA
John Molenda
Rio Rancho, NM
Stig Petter Bjørkheim
Bergen Norway
Lyndonna Nothstine
Cave City, KY
Marlene Phillips
Belgrade, MT
Chuck & Linda Chowns
Lederach, PA
Fred & Maverick Midland Park, NJ
Mary Hansen
Bridgeport, TX
Jenny Becker
New Zealand
Jim & Stacey Parkinson
Norristown, PA
Jim & Barb Swain
Swain, NY
PATRICIA TODARO
LOCKPORT, NY
Katherine Gonyea
Alexandria, VA
Sarida Steed-Bradley
San Antonio, Texas
"TWO THOUSAND TEN! DO IT AGAIN!"Your friends in Oakley, Kansas Doug, Kathy & "Kazan"
Gaye Thomas
Franklin, TN
Margaret Fister-Centorcelli
East Meadow, NY
Opal Krout
Malvern, AR
Iris Cantlon
Spokane, WA
SUPER
STAR DOGS
Who
is "Larry"?
Larry is a Golden Harness winner, 2 Yukon Quests
and 1 Driftwood. He is one of Lance's main leaders
and a Mac key Kennel super star.
Want to join the Larry Appreciation Society?
Your total cost is $10 and that will
cover postage to you. You will receive this "Larry"
patch as membership (see photo at top). You can
send payments to a Pay Pal account or send me
a check through the good old USPS.
The world's first & only 4 time
Yukon Quest & 3 time Iditarod champion!
Toronto Fundraiser for Jamaican Team goes well
Tonya Mackey, Newton Marshall, Lance Mackey & Damion Robb
The Jamaican sled dog team held a succesful fundraiser in Toronto thursday night. Lance Mackey was one of the guest speakers at the exclusive advance screening of the new documentary “Underdog”, by Toronto production company AJE Productions. The documentary is an intimate profile of JDT rookie musher Newton Marshall, and his journey from Jamaica to the finish line of the Yukon Quest, a grueling 1,000-mile dog sled race in the middle of an arctic winter! The fundraising screening event was held at the beautiful Berkeley Church in Toronto, Ca..
Some old footage, but classics!
Lance Mackey, Lance Armstrong & Tonya Mackey join forces -www.livestrong.com
Special thanks to Dianne Toebe for making it possible for Tonya to share in this meeting!
Support the Comeback Kennel - Order your shirt today!
Lance Mackey's new kennel logo
Here is an easy way to support and cheer on the Mackey's Comeback Kennel.
The 2009/2010 Mackey Comeback Kennel logo is now available in a hooded, long sleeve sweatshirt. The logo was designed by Sarida Steed-Bradley, who also created the Zorro & Larry patches. The sweatshirts are available for $50 plus shipping and handling.
Color: Black Only - Sizes Medium, Large and Extra Large. More sizes & colors coming soon.Clcik here to order yours...
LIVESTRONG Day is a global day of action to inspire people to join in the global fight against cancer in every communities around the world, inspired by Livestrong chairman and founder, Lance Armstrong. Following Lance Armstrong's diagnosis of advanced testicular cancer on October 2, 1996, before he knew whether he would survive, Lance started his foundation to fight cancer and help others affected by the disease. This year, LIVESTRONG Day was on October 2 to demonstrate that each person can make a difference in the cancer fight.
On October 2, Lance Mackey spent the day in Anchorage, Alaska visting various locations including several Alaska Clubs, The Skinny Raven, Providence Cancer Center and The Native Medical Center, supporting the Livesrong Day cause. Lance said " It's so important to unite in this fight. Cancer effects all of us". With tears in his eyes Lance spoke to a crowd at the Anchorage Bicyle Shop about his battle with cancer and stressed to those dealing with the disease to fight with an attitude. He said ."Take this disease on knowing you CAN do something about this, don't lay down, don't give up".
Livestrong was the day members of every community celebrated survivorship and raised awareness about the fight against cancer in communities across the globe. Visit the Livestrong web site for more information.
6th annual fundraiser was a big success!
Thank you to everyone that helped with our 6th annual fundraiser. From those that spent endless hours preparing for the event to the folks that came to the taco dinner and auction. It was a complete success. I want to thank the following people: My wife Tonya, Rachael Bullock, Jan & Walt Tremer, Theresa Daily , Bill & Brenda Borden, Crystal Bukala, Earl & Dawn Hughes, Dianne Toebe, Dave & Cindy Sweat - Wrangell, AK, Donna Schumacher, Fairbanks Moose Lodge, Canada Goose, Redpaw, Taco Loco of Anchorage, Jon & Jona Van Zyle, Sarida Steed-Bradley, Opal Krout, Dawn Graham, Denali Fence Company, Alaska Brewing Company, K&L Distributors, Once in a Blue Moose - Fairbanks & Anchorage House of Harley Davidson, Rebecca (Keating) Belcher, Anchorage Courtyard Marriott /Ann MacVeigh, Susan Bickman - Dynamic Properties, June Price, Denali Brewery, Kennicott Glacier Lodge, Fairbanks Frame Shop, Purely Alaska Water, Linda/Mike Herdering Husky Power Dogsledding, Yukon Quest International, Ltd., The Fisherman/Farmer Jim Eastwood, Gene Menzies - FogTec...
"It takes a team to be successful ", Lance Mackey
Join Us for the 6th
Annual Mackey Fundraiser
Each year the Mackey Comeback Kennel, Inc. rallies to raise money to help offset race & kennel operations. This is a great opportunity to bid on one of a kind collector items, prints, mushing gear and more, all in fun and support of the Comeback Kennel.
WHEN: Thursday September 24th, 2009 WHERE: Moose Lodge, located on 7th street - downtown Fairbanks, Alaska DINNER: A “Taco Bar” at 6 pm $15.00 Adults/ $10.00 Children 12 & under. TIME: Dinner at 6 pm. The auction will start at 7 pm till?
Enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Moose Lodge with YukonQuest & Iditarod Champion dog musher, Lance Mackey. There will be door prizes and an auction. Prepare to have fun and bid, bid, bid.
WANT TO DONATE?
If you would like to help our fundraiser with auction items E-mail Tonya Mackey at mackeykennel@gmail.com. Items can also be dropped off at the Movie Gallery 3677 College Road, # 13, Fairbanks, AK 99709.Your generous donation will be listed on the Lance Mackey web site as a contributing supporter.
Thank you for your donations: Canada Goose, Redpaw, Taco Loco of Anchorage, Brenda & Bill Borden, Jon & Jona Van Zyle, Theresa Daily, Walt & Jan Tremer, Sarida Steed-Bradley, Denali Fence Company, Alaska Brewing Company, K&L Distributers, Once in a Blue Moose - onceinabluemoose.com, House of Harley Davidson - harleyalaska.com, Rebecca (Keating) Belcher - rebeccaphotos.co, Courtyard Marriott www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/anccy-courtyard-anchorage-airport/Ann MacVeigh, Rachael Bullock, Dawn Graham, Susan Bickman - Dynamic Properties, June Price, Denali Brewery.....
2009 OFSS Symposium September 19 & 20th
After last years Ontario Federation of Sleddog Sports Symposium held in North Bay Ontario, turned out to be such a huge success they decided to bring Lance back so that everyone that missed it could have the opportunity to hear Lance Mackey's extrodinary tales of the trails.
Don't miss out, there are a few tickets left. Contact Ray or Janice for registering details. E-Mail: info@paws-e-trax.com
Lance shares a photo moment with Tracey Porreca
at the Alaska Ste Fair in Palmer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Tracey Porreca.
Discovering Alaska - A Summer Lecture Series
Lance Mackey will be the guest speaker at the Unniversity of Alaska Fairbanks, wednesday August 12th, at 7:00 p.m. • Schaible Auditorium • Admission is FREE. The summer lecture series is in cooperation with the UAF Center for Research Services, the International Arctic Research Center, the Institute of Arctic Biology, the Geophysical Institute and the UA Geography Program. Lance Mackey will talk about life growing up in Alaska and the mushing world. Mr Mackey will offer a question and answer period after his talk.
Mackey sets sights on 2010 Yukon Quest!
The Mackey team is officially signed up for the 2010 Yukon Quest. Lance was ready for day one of the Yukon Quest sign up. Lance said "It's good to be back. I am looking forward to this years challenges." Fourteen mushers are signed up to date.
In addition,the Mackey Comeback Kennel has signed up Cain Carter and Braxton Peterson for the 2010 Yukon Quest 300. A sled dog race designed for mushers interested in experiencing some of the Yukon Quest Trail. The Yukon Quest 300 is a recognized 300-mile qualifying race for both the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
A big thank you goes to the Advanced Medical Center of Alaska, Art & Dr. Nancy Cross for sponsoring the 2010 Yukon Quest entry fee. They have also become part of "Mackey Team", helping with building dog boxes, taking care of medical needs, to drawing all those beautiful sketches of our dogs that you've seen for sale on our web site. Having the entry fees taken care of is one less worry for us, it is a tremendous help and appreciated beyond words.
Special Thank you!
A very special thank you goes out to Jan & Walt Tremer for their sponsorship of the 2010 Iditarod entry fee. Jan and Walt started out as our Idita-riders and have grown to be a wonderfully important part of the "Mackey Team" and family.
Another big thank you goes to the Advanced Medical Center of Alaska, Art & Dr.Nancy Cross for sponsoring the 2010 Yukon Quest entry fee. They have also become part of "Mackey Team", helping with building dog boxes, taking care of medical needs, to drawing all those beautiful sketches of our dogs that you've seen for sale on our web site.
Having the entry fees crossed off our list is one less worry for us, it is a tremendous help and appreciated beyond words. Thank you.
Triple Champions at Iditarod Volunteer Picnic
Iditarod fans planning to attend the first day of sign up and volunteer picnic Saturday June 27th, Lance the 2007, 2008 & 2009 Iditarod Champion, Cain the 2009 Jr Iditarod Champion and Lance's dad, Dick Mackey the 1978 Iditarod Champion will be on hand for photo opts and autographs. Bring your camera, photos & autograph books.
KIDS...Got Questions?
Ask Zorro ...Now
that Zorro has retired from dog racing, he has plenty
of time to answer all those questions about sled dogs,
the Iditarod and racing . We spent all summer teaching
Zorro how to use a computer, he's getting pretty good
at pawing through the keys.
Lance Mackey made a special appearance tuesday May 19th at the Iditarod Gift Shop in the 5th Avenue Mall, Anchorage Alaska. Lance was on hand from 5 and 8 pm to greet Iditarod fans and sign autographs. The Iditarod Gift Shop is located on the first floor of the 5th Avenue Mall in Downtown Anchorage. many fans brought in their favorite Iditarod memorabilia to have it autographed by Lance. Many fans just came to shake the champions hand and talk about the Idiatrod race, share cancer stories and dog care.
Want to read more about Lance Mackey
&
the Come Back Kennel?
RV Rentals
& Guided RV
Caravan Tours Interior,
Far North,
South Central Alaska
& Yukon Territory, Canada.
Visit our web site click
here
SIMARD
AUTOMOTIVE
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
We
are a full service, automotive repair &
maintenance shop serving the Fairbanks area
with many years of consistent and friendly
service. We look forward to serving you.
Howard C. Misner
The Bear Klaw
414 South First Street
Central Point, Or. 97502 541-664-1184
Visit their web site
FOOD
& REFRIDGERATION EQUIPMENT
1901 W Tudor
Anchorage, Alaska
FOGTECH™
For about a nickel a day, FOGTECH™ eliminates
fogging on plastic or glass goggles, masks, shields
or sunglasses. Guaranteed or your money back! Visit
web site
COPPER
CENTER
RED SPUD
COMPANY
Copper Center, Alaska
