Wattie's Great Race
How You Can Help **New! Check out our Monthly Auction Page here**

To compete the Iditarod in 2011 we need to raise vital funds. Please have a look through the many ways you can help, but remember to check back as this page will be updated with exciting new products.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SHIPPING


Making a secure online donation is the quickest way to offer a small contribution to Wattie’s Challenge.

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SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship is vital if we are to qualify for and compete in the race. There are several sponsorship options you may choose to consider:-


CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Goods, services and financial support urgently needed. Please click here to download our letter about corporate sponsorship.
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB
JUST £20 / $30

Start BannerEvery member will receive a certificate and photo signed by Wattie himself along with a Wattie's Great Race keyring, and a limited edition Wattie's Great Race 2011 patch. In addition each member will be entered in a monthly draw with a chance to win a weekend with Wattie either in the UK or Alaska (subject to conditions).
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SPONSOR EACH IDITAROD MILE
JUST £10 / $15

Start BannerI will be travelling approx 1049 miles from Anchorage to Nome. At just 2p per mile, this is an affordable sponsorship option. Sponsors will receive a certificate of thanks signed by Wattie himself.
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SPONSOR A CHECKPOINT
JUST £250 / $375

WhiskeyThere are 25 checkpoints between Anchorage and Nome. Please choose your checkpoint from those currently available. Sponsors will receive a certificate of thanks, a Wattie’s Great Race Sweatshirt and a signed picture of Wattie.
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SPONSOR A DOG
Lead Dog - £500 / $750
DogSponsor will receive a presentation album of pictures featuring training, qualifying races and the Iditarod itself (please note that these won’t be available until after the race has finished in March 2009) , a personal hand written message of thanks from Wattie, a signed photograph, a Wattie’s Great Race casual jacket and a certificate.
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Swing Dog - £250 / $375
Sponsor will; receive a certificate of thanks, a Wattie’s Great Race casual jacket and a signed picture of Wattie.
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Wheel Dog - £100 / $150
Sponsor will receive a certificate of thanks, a Wattie’s Great Race sweatshirt and a signed picture of Wattie.
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Team Dog - £50 / $75
Sponsor will receive a certificate of thanks and a signed picture of Wattie.
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BOOTIE SPONSOR
£50 / $75
BootiesEach dog has 4 feet, so that equals 4 bootees. Each dog has its bootees changed at every checkpoint (and sometimes between checkpoints) and there are 25 checkpoints – that’s 100 bootees. Each bootee costs approx 0.50p. So 100 bootees will cost £50. Sponsors will receive a certificate of thanks and a signed picture of Wattie.
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BUY A GIFT

Kilted Musher CDThe Kilted Musher CD - £6 / $10 + Shipping

This song was written by Dougie Stephen to celebrate Wattie finishing the 2010 Iditarod. It was decided that the song would be produced to coincide with the launch of Wattie's 2011 Iditarod challenge. This signed limted edition cd is a great way to show your support for Watties great race click here for a preview of the song. PREVIEW
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Trail Mail Cachet - £33.00 / $50
LIMITED EDITION - Trail Mail cachet. Carried by Wattie from Stonehaven in Scotland to Anchorage and along the Iditarod trail to Nome. Once in a lifetime chance to purchase a unique and special souvenir. The Envelope is signed and stamped and contains a map of the Southern Route trail and a poem by Scotsman and musher Kevin Thain
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ATTEND A WATTIE’S GREAT RACE FUNDRAISING EVENT

Click here for details of what’s on
ORGANISE YOUR OWN EVENT
Please click here to download a fundraising fact sheet
Please click here to download a sponsor form if you would like to organise a sponsored event for Wattie’s Great Race
Please make all cheques and donations payable to:-

Wattie’s Great Race

And send to :-

Wattie’s Great Race: Criggie Smithy: Stonehaven : Aberdeen : AB39 2XR