Unique Alaskan Experiences

Mocha surveys the crowd

Rustle up some of the best BBQ chicken in the state of Alaska with all the trimmings. (I am a Texan so I know of what I speak when it comes to BBQ.) Add a whole yard full of congenial “dog” people and you have the makings of one fine fundraiser for Dr. Eric Rogers and his team.

Trish and Dale Keefe, professional caterers, put on one fabulous spread at their beautiful Eagle River, Alaska, home with all the proceeds going to Eric and the team for Iditarod 2007. Trish and Dale, owners of Northern Restaurant Group, LLC, are new corporate sponsors of R Northbound Dogs, which is Eric’s kennel. Dale has also volunteered to prepare Eric’s meals for the trail in 2007. (Marti, Eric’s wife, is very grateful!). Trish and Dale also run the restaurant at the Golden Lion motel in Anchorage. If you are in the vicinity stop in for a meal and say “hi”.

Eric brought his dog truck, his sled, and 7 of his canine companions for everybody to meet. “My girl” Mocha was there along with Bass, Platinum, Throttle, Picard, Lycos, and Mocha’s sister Rosemary. I am Mocha's sponsor and helped her celebrate her second birthday on August 18th.

Kate Tracy, from The Alaska Star, was in attendance and ran a nice story on Eric that included the BBQ with pictures. Check it out at http://www.alaskastar.com/stories/083106/new_20060831003.shtml

To help support Eric and the Team for Iditarod 2007 join in on the next fundraiser if you are in the Anchorage area. If not, you can sponsor a dog (There are some sweet ones just waiting for you to "adopt" them.), join Rogers Rangers, become a corporate sponsor or simply make a donation at www.RNorthboundDogs.com