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This is not a very clear photo, but the story here is a good one.


This is not a very clear photo, but the story here is a good one.

In 1925 the brave Siberian Husky named "Balto" led a serum run to Nome, Alaska, saving the town from a potentially deadly diphtheria epidemic. His legendary run (with Norwegian driver Gunnar Kaasen, also pictured) is commemorated in the annual Iditarod sled dog race.
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  1. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 23, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    A cat would have said. "ARE YOU CRAZY??? IT'S COLD OUT THERE!" Thus is why Dogs are Hero's.

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  2. Mike MartinFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Matthew Woodall - I'd never heard this. Thanks for posting!

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  3. Matthew WoodallFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    That's true Margaret ..lol. :-)

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  4. Matthew WoodallFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    You're welcome Mike. :-)

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  5. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 23, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    Your right matthew. This got lots of attention. Must be an answer to Caterday...the DOG Days are Monday. ; )

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  6. sereno353February 24, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    A moving story.

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  7. Brad TissiFebruary 24, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    There is an animated movie on it. Kevin Bacon voices Balto, and I'm not making this up. Good movie

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  8. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 24, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Brad Tissi You know, now that you tell me that I think your right. Later (no time now) I will investigate further. Do you know the name of the movie?

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  9. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 24, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Got it, posted to music/movies.

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  10. Oshi ShikigamiFebruary 24, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    Well, I will be: dog-goned!  :-)

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  11. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 25, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    Pinning this because it has taken off like a rocket and I want to follow it, starting to get harder to find as It gets pushed down. Will it hit 400? Hope so. Matthew Woodall

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  12. Laurent TruilletFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    I just gave it +1. Only one needed...
    LT

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  13. Mike PerryFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Wow, wonderful story and a great response.

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  14. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 25, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Wow, another Woot-Woot moment. I see it has reached 410 Matthew Woodall Congrats!

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  15. Matthew WoodallFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:34 PM

    Woot-woot ! 423. :-) woot !  lol :-)
     Thanks Margaret !  :-)

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  16. Nadya DominoFebruary 26, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Margaret Siemers There was a full report on this fantastic journey,through extremely difficult terrains in the winter..It was shown ,in details,on P B S about 2 years ago..Thank you for posting this fantastic,courageous story who made History

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  17. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)February 26, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Nadya Domino I only pined it to the top of the community. Matthew Woodall deserves the praise for finding this wonderful story and bringing it to us all. ; ) I am however very glad you appreciate it too and for the info on the PBS Broadcast.

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