"Mush For a Cure" fundraiser March 12 & 13
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What do sled dogs, mushers, and the color pink have in common? Well, once a year they come together on the Gunflint Trail to race and raise money for breast cancer research. “Mush For a Cure,” now in its fourth year, takes place Saturday, March 13, and is a non-competitive sled dog fun run.
The first “Mush For a Cure” was a pretty small affair. Three local women and their dog teams hit the trail on a warm spring day in 2007, raising $2,500. Since then, the event has grown in leaps and bounds, and last year 37 dog teams and three skijor teams from around the region took part, raising $25,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
From humble beginnings four years ago, the annual “Mush For a Cure” breast cancer fundraiser has grown into a major event on the Gunflint Trail. This year, more than 40 teams from several states are expected to take part, along with a number of skijor teams. Founder and organizer Sue
Prom says the event both brings the community together and shows visitors Cook County at its best.
Prom says the event both brings the community together and shows visitors Cook County at its best.
The Fourth Annual Mush For a Cure is happening on the Gunflint Trail, Friday and Saturday, March 12th & 13th. For more information on the event or how to contribute, go to mushforacure.com.
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