Mush for a Cure is a Sled Dog Fundraiser on Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail. This March 12-13th marks the 4th Annual Mush for a Cure. Last year’s participating sled dog teams raised over $25,000 in pledges for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The event is spectator friendly and draws people from all over the U.S. It is a festive event that involves the help of many volunteers. As with any event of this magnitude it takes donations and sponsors to make it possible.
In order to hold a successful event we need the help and support of individuals and businesses like you from all over. By supporting this event you will receive positive exposure and help the many people affected by breast cancer. We would appreciate your generous support of this year’s Mush for a Cure.
To maximize your exposure during the event we suggest choosing a level of sponsorship. The more you invest the more advertising you will receive as each level of sponsorship includes the benefits of each of the preceding levels of sponsorship. A Dog Team Sponsor would receive benefits from the Sled, Harness, Collar and Bootie levels of sponsorship as well.

Dog Bootie $99-$249: Small name or logo on website with live link & inclusion in musher bag.
Dog Collar $250-$499: Name announced at event, displayed on poster board & T-Shirt.
Dog Harness $500-$749: Sponsor Banner placed at Start & Finish (sponsor must supply)
Dog Sled $750-$999: Table cards or literature at Musher Dinner and Breakfast.
Dog Team $1000-$1999: Presence at Award Ceremony and Name on Musher Sash.
Sled Dog Race $2000 + : Name mentioned in all promotions and on Bumper Stickers.
. Materials for musher bags must be received by March 1st. Logos for website and t-shirts must be received by 2/10/10

If you are interested in providing in kind donations of goods or services we are in need of those as well. Items are needed as prizes for mushers as well as for their gift bags. To have your item included in the gift bags then send 50-80 similar items to be put into the bags. We would be happy to speak with you to discuss the many benefits of providing this type of contribution just call 218-388-2224 or email. If you would like to receive this request in writing then please let us know as we will be happy to send you one.
The Mush for a Cure has grown each year and will continue to grow in size and exposure. This year’s Sponsors will be given priority to sponsor the 5th Annual Event in 2011 when sponsorships may be limited. We hope you will join us as sponsors of the Mush for a Cure in 2010.

Many Thanks for your help,

Sue Prom and Mary Black
Co-Founders Mush for a Cure
Mush for a Cure
PO Box 731
Grand Marais, MN 55604
http://www.mushforacure.com 218-388-2224

Times got tough and the mill camp closed the fall of 1940, although someone ws always at the camp the winter of 1940.
"That winter, my dad and Hans Kesanen trapped with the Greco brothers to earn money. They also fished and hunted together. My father, Sam drowned on July 4, 1940 at the age of 39. He was in a canoe, with no life jacket, of course. He always wore wool pants, a red wool shirt and boots. Winter and summer. He wasn't a good swimmer.
There were four Kesanen brothers that worked for Sam: Hans, Elmer, Bob and Ray. Elmer was married to my mother's sister Mildred and they ran a restaurant in Grand Marais. So my mom went to work for them ($1 a day - 7 days a week). I babysat for their two children after school (10¢ an hour). In 1941 my mother married Hans and, because there wasn't any work, we moved to Idaho.
My father was very good to me. I went hunting and trapping with him. He drove me to Duluth once a week (Sundays) for dancing and skating lessons and I was in the Ice Follies in Duluth in 1939. This, of course, stopped after his death. The day after my father died, I had to learn to drive, as my mom didn't drive. I drve round and round the camp yard until I learned to shift. My Uncle Elmer helped me. I was 14 and my license cost 35¢.."
The store that is now Trail Center Lodge sat a little away from the camp, up near the Gunflint Trail. The store had supplies, a bar and two nickel slot machines. The Seppalas slept in a back bedroom while Gladys slept up in the loft.
Gladys hopes to visit Trail Center Lodge one day soon.