Giving Back

We're very fortunate to have people supporting us on our way, and we're always trying to come up with ways that we can give something back to our communities, sponsors, and the race organizations that make what we do possible. 

Here are a few of the ways we're "Giving Back" right now.  Feel free to contact us if you have suggestions on ways we can help.

Community & Educational Support

Anna and Kristy are often asked to participate in local community events or appear at schools.  They try to accommodate as many of these requests as possible and welcome an opportunity to share their love for what they do.  Please see the information on our contact page to reach out to the twins regarding this sort of experience.

Kristy & Anna attend the Girl Scouts of America luncheon honoring some talented young ladies.

Kristy & Iditarod veteran dog Jonah visit an Alaska classroom, giving a youngster a chance to try putting on a dog bootie.

Anna, Kristy, and two Seeing Double Dogs enjoy a nice day with students.

​Seeing Double Smiles!

Anna and Kristy always enjoy meeting local village youngsters as they work their way along the Iditarod trail.  Starting in the 2020 Iditarod, the twins went an extra mile by planning ahead and putting care packs in most of their drop bags.  These thoughtful packs each contained some stickers and a brand new toothbrush!  They were given to children in these remote Alaska villages to not only to bring them a smile but also to promote dental awareness and good oral hygiene.  We plan to make this an annual campaign with the help of supporters within the dental community.
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These were the package inserts for 2020.
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​Pick.  Click.  Give.

Permanent Alaska Residents are eligible for an annual stipend or Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD).  In 2008, the Alaska Legislature created Pick. Click.  Give., an easy way for PFD recipients to donate a portion of their PFD to educational and charitable organizations across the state of Alaska.  Kristy and Anna are proud to participate in Pick. Click. Give. each year.

​To learn more, visit their official website:  https://www.pickclickgive.org/.
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​Supporting Local Blood Banks

Something else nearly all of us can give - blood!  Anna and Kristy are always happy to support local blood drives and blood banks.  All it takes is a little time, and we can all help save lives.  You might even get a cookie out of it.

​Find more information on how you can donate blood by visiting the Red Cross or America's Blood Centers websites.
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​Annual Turkey Trot

Ok, so running a 5k or 10K foot race the day after Thanksgiving with temperatures hovering around 0 degrees F isn't everyone's idea of a good time.  Good thing we're not "everyone"!!  Both Anna and Kristy ran on Nov. 25, 2011 in the first annual T200 Turkey Trot, a fundraiser held by the Tustumena race organization.  They even managed to take first place in the women's 10K division that year, crossing the finish line together after 48 minutes and 16 seconds.  They have participated in just about every Turkey Trot in their local community since!