Greetings from the Iditarod training trail!
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The Deep Root Kennel has spent the last 4 years training to enter the 2020 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. My team and I have another extensive year of training but we are beyond excited for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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To me, this race isn't just about a our accomplishments, but bringing this experience to others. I want to inspire others in reaching for their fullest potential, educate and empower them with the skills to do so, and for others to experience their own dreams, aspirations and purpose. I take all these children, youth, community organizations, and Deep Root Cause participants with me on this journey. They are the mission and the team and I are the means.
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The Deep Root Cause is our 501(c) non profit that brings this experience, information and adventure to many youth organizations, community groups, schools, businesses and workshop participants through demonstrations, presentations, workshops, rides and kennel visits. I interweave stories of dog mushing information and adventures with the life strategies and skills that has brought me the ability to pursue this dream.
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As this dream grows, so do our expenses. Until 2019, my family and I solely supported the Iditarod quest and CAUSE's costs. However, we are seeking donations to help offset some of the expenses for this coming year.
Please consider joining in this adventure as we bring the experience of crossing some of the most rugged terrain our country has to offer to you and the participants of the CAUSE.
business
sponsorship Levels
Sponsor a Dog
Under $500
This is a great sponsorship level for small business owners, family and friends. Check out our Meet The Team page and which dogs still need sponsorship. Lead Dogs are sponsored at $500, Team Dogs at $250 and retired dogs at $100.
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With our tax deductible Sponsor A Dog program you will receive the following:
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Picture and Bio of your Dog
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Certificate of Sponsorship
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Sponsorship credit on the dogs bio and our social media pages.
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If your dog is picked to run in the Iditarod, you will get his/her IDITAROD race ID tag as a momento.
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Anchorage/
WILLOW LAKE
$500
Did you know that the start of the Iditarod race is in Willow Lake and not Anchorage? Yup, there is a ceremonial start the day before the race officially begins in downtown Anchorage. It’s a fun day of celebration before the start of the 1,000 mile race.
As the Willow Lake group, you will be getting our team to the starting line. Your company will be promoted on social media as the latest Corporate Sponsor. Our social media platform follows the Deep Root Kennel with training and race videos, yurt living, race schedules, charity events, media promotions, weekly updates and more. Also we will be adding you as an official Sponsor on our website (with a link to your website), all race bio’s, and communications. Welcome to the team!
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Listed as our Corporate Sponsor On
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All Social Media Platforms, Website, Race Bio’s and Communications
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TAKOTNA
$1,000
Your brand is going to the Iditarod. This is for the Corporate Sponsor looking for local, national, and International brand promotion. Your brand will be placed on the Musher Parka, Dog Truck, Racing bag and seen at every race. Your brand will see miles of race trails and training runs. Also, your company will have the opportunity for 2 product promotions. It could be a products giveaway, product review, advertisement or a strategic logo placement in an interview, publication, or video. This will show the commitment you have for our team and our commitment to being an ambassador for you.
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Listed as our Corporate Sponsor On
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All Social Media Platforms, Website, Race Bio’s and Communications
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Your company's brand placed on the Musher Parka, Dog Truck, and Racing Sled Bag
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(2) Product or Brand Promotions
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NULATO
$3,000
Mushers have the great stories. Damon would be honored to speak at the event of your choice. Topics to choose from, but not limited to, could be about having the courage to dream, finding a mentor and a team, having patience and perseverance, setting daily goals, digging deep for strength and finding comfort in the uncomfortable.
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Listed as our Corporate Sponsor on
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All Social Media Platforms, Website, Race Bio’s and Communications
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Your company's brand placed on the Musher Parka, Dog Truck, and Racing Sled Bag
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(2) Product or Brand Promotions
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Speaking engagement of choice
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KOYUK
$5,000
This is for the exclusive sponsors. We invite you to a Kennel Workshop and Yurt Tour for you and your staff. You will be able to visit the dog yard and see the process of harnessing dogs first hand. You will also get to share in the speed and power behind the dog team. Wear your boots. You will need them. And the stories... you will hear many and will have some of your own.
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Listed as our Corporate Sponsor on
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All Social Media Platforms, Website, Race Bio’s and Communications
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Your company's brand placed on the Musher Parka, Dog Truck, and Racing Sled Bag
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(2) Product or Brand Promotions
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Speaking engagement of choice
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Kennel Tour and dog sledding experience for 6-8 clients or employees.
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NOME
$10,000
This is for one Premier Corporate Sponsor. You will be a large part of funding this adventure and getting us to Nome. We want to wear you out. You will be listed as our first sponsor in all of our promotions, websites, and communications. Your brand will be twice the size on all gear placement. And we want to be your ambassadors.
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Listed first as our Premier Corporate Sponsor on
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All Social Media Platforms, Website, Race Bio’s and Communications
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Your company's brand placed on the Musher Parka, Dog Truck, and Racing Sled Bag and will be twice as large as other sponsors.
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(4) Product or Brand Promotions
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Speaking engagement of choice
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Kennel Tour and dog sledding experience for 6 clients or employees.
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