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The Igivearod is a fundraising drive benefiting rural AK projects that runs during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (not affiliated) igivearod.com http://bit.ly/igivearod2025 Spreadsheet 2025 https://donorschoose.org/igivearod25
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There’s a whopping 38 projects funded in 29 schools so far since the start of #igivearod and #iditarod!

As #Iditarod53 teams work their way around the teardrop loop in this year's reroute, I'd like to highlight some #Igivearod DonorsChoose projects from schools in this region of Alaska, starting with the communities of Savoogna and Gambell on St. Lawrence Island. donorschoose.com/igivearod53

#igivearod began as bit of a Twitter phenomenon in 2019. Someone wanted to give to support schools along the trail, someone created a spreadsheet, then a couple of people stepped up to help organize the chaos of the donations. In the end over $110k was raised! www.adn.com/outdoors-adv...

We’ve also now surpassed $400,000 in total donations from all the years of #igivearod! The drive continues until the red lantern reaches Nome.

GM is currently matching donations for this project benefiting kids in unbelievably rural Alaska (Pop. 835!), so every little bit will have double the impact! (Thanks for highlighting it for us, @kdluvsdogs.bsky.social!) #uglydogs

Bracelet-making for #igivearod, hanging out with my dog, and refreshing trackers … it’s a whole vibe! (If IOU a DM back, you’ll hear from me by the end of the weekend if not sooner!!)

The #iditarod leaders are heading down the loop while Q and team have safely arrived to Nulato. Today our #igivearod org is Native Movement. Native Movement works to ensure social justice, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and the rights of Mother Earth. You can find them at www.nativemovement.org

As the Iditarod finishes out the first week, y'all have already raised over $19,500 for the 2025 Igivarod!! The giving continues until the red lantern reaches Nome, so please keep spreading the word and helping these schools and organizations in Alaska! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Identity is the org that made transitioning, even here in Alaska, not just possible, but doable for me.

I’ve barely started the colorwork section of my #iknitarod project and I’ve already fallen off the sled. Pattern and stitch count are off. I tried to fix it last night, but I think pulling back to the top of the cuff is probably faster at this point. #UglyDogs

As the Iditarod continues, so does the Igivarod!! We are already over $10,000 raised for Alaska school projects and other Alaskan organizations. Please take a look at the orgs and find one that calls to you and donate if you can. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Q and team have safely arrived to the #Iditarod checkpoint of Ruby! Today our #igivearod org is Identity. Identity provides LGBTQIA2S+ health care in Anchorage, as well as social support, advocacy, and community. Identity is fundraising to support expanding their health clinic

Online mushergrams this year at iditarod.com/mushergrams/ !!

Shoutout to ReRun Kennel and Quince by @weratedogs.com new podcast and also mention of the #UglyDogs and #IGiveARod!!!

Good morning! There’s a 2x match for this project right now! #igivearod

How to use The Spreadsheet: There’s tabs along the bottom (or top). One tab has links to the @donorschoose.bsky.social #igivearod2025 page and all the #igivearod organizations. You can click them to learn more or make a donation. Then be sure to track your donation on the ‘Donation Tracker’ tab.

Our #igivearod org for today is AWAIC: Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis. They provide safe shelter and support for survivors of domestic violence in the Anchorage area. In Alaska, 1 out of 2 women & 1 out of 4 men will experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or both in their lifetime.

My response to that speech last night is to 1) support the @mississippifreepress.org while they have a gift-matching available, 2) make an #igivearod donation to Mr. Franz, and 3) donate to @translifeline.bsky.social. As our friends in Brazil say so beautifully, "No one let go of anyone's hand." 🤝

There’s a tiny bit left for this preschool in Bethel! #igivearod

#uglydogs #igivearod I finished this one, thanks to the matching donations that are happening now! Let's get stuff done, UglyDogs! ABAWABA!