MUSH-ON

FROM KENYA AND BEYOND!

A race to bring kids from Kenya to the Alaska Iditarod

OUR MISSION: Raise $25,000 by December 1st to bring a class of young students from Nairobi, Kenya to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience the 2026

Iditarod..

OUR MISSION: Raise $25,000 by December 1st to bring a class of young students from Nairobi, Kenya to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience the 2026 Iditarod..

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OUR CAUSE

Meet Martha’s Class —a group of students at the Sheba Education Center in Nairobi, Kenya

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These children have dreamed of experiencing Alaska’s legendary Iditarod. From 2021 to 2024, they exchanged letters with pen pals in Anchorage and Homer, learning about the epic sled dog race that crosses Alaska’s wild terrain. In 2024, their connection to the race grew deeper as they sent handwritten notes of encouragement to mushers along the trail, including champion Dallas Seavey and others, who carried these messages to the finish line.

Inspired by this experience, the kids set their hearts on attending the 2026 Iditarod in person. Though they knew funding such a trip would be difficult, they wanted it badly enough to go all in! They even built their own sled, the first Kenyan-made Iditarod sled!

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Their determination inspired Brad Schmitz, co-founder of Alaska English Adventures, to help them realize this dream. Brad reached out to mushers and businesses across Alaska, and soon, Alaskan communities rallied around the cause, offering meals, lodging, and other resources to make this journey possible. Now, all that stands in the way are the costs of passports and airfare.

With your support, these kids can bring their sled, stories, and culture to Alaska. They’re thrilled to share traditional Swahili dances and stories of Kenya -as well as a part of themselves through the world-renowned Masaai Tribe bracelets- and see firsthand the race they’ve only heard about. Your donation can make this cultural exchange unforgettable, connecting two worlds through friendship, determination, and the spirit of adventure.

CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE

Want to help the cause? Here's how you can contribute!

100% of proceeds go to the kids

Help by Buying a Product

Dog Sled Challenge Coloring Poster

$40

This poster isn’t just a coloring experience—it’s a journey through Alaska’s culture and natural beauty. With its intricate doodles, it offers hours of coloring fun, making it perfect for mindfulness and creativity. It also provides a unique educational opportunity, with Inupiaq and English names of the animals included, to deepen understanding of Alaska’s indigenous heritage.

Trail Treasures Gift Basket

$45

Support the Kids with this special gift package! It includes:

  • 2 handmade Kenya-Alaska beaded - bracelets hand-crafted by children in Alaska

  • 1 Alaska Iditarod and Kenya-themed potholder

  • 1 box of chocolate

Each purchase helps provide for children in Kenya through this meaningful project.

Donation Sock Pack

$6.00 - $15.00

These high-quality, super-comfy socks are perfect for any occasion, whether you're lounging at home or out on the go. Available in packs of three pairs for just $15 or as single super pairs for $6, each sale helps support our cause. Half of each sale goes toward tickets for the kids, and for every two packs sold, a pair of socks is donated locally, helping give back to those in need.

Our Sponsors

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Alaska SeaLife Center

Anchorage Arctic Ski Club

Anchorage Museum

Aurora Limosine

Bagoy’s Florist & Home

Bear Tooth Theatrepub

Big Rays

Captain Cook Hotel

Costco

Creation Coffee Roastery

Freeze Dried Alaska

Frontier Tutoring

Gilead Ministries: The Last Frontier Lodge

The Hoarding Marmot

Office Depot

Olive Garden

Snow City Cafe

Snow White Linen Supply

Tastee Freez

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About Brad E Schmitz | AlaskaEnglishAdventures.com | [email protected] | (907) 310-5939 | Anchorage, Alaska 99507, USA