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In 1925, 20 mushers and 160 sled dogs delivered a diptheria serum across the US territory of Alaska, saving the town of Nome from an epidemic. This heroic event, known as 'The Great Race of Mercy', is commemorated each year in Alaska with the world famous Iditarod (www.iditarod.com) sled dog race.

In many parts of the world, the race for rescue continues, often silently and without recognition. In Uganda, best estimates are that at least 5000 Ugandans drown every year on its many lakes and rivers. 1.5 million Ugandans are employed in the fishing sector. For every fisherman drowned, an average of 7 dependents are left behind. The ONLY organisation dedicated to drowning prevention and search and rescue in East Africa is NATIONAL LAKE RESCUE INSTITUTE.

In March 2009 Idaho based musher Trent Herbst will take part in his third Iditarod sled dog race to raise funds and awareness of behalf of NATIONAL LAKE RESCUE INSTITUTE.

Perhaps an improbable pairing, we believe Race for Rescue encompasses all the same ethics of teamwork, co-operation and lifesaving as the original Iditarod.

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For information on NLRI, please go to their website www.lake-rescue.org,
or view a short video clip on the NGO at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RUbpNMk9BU&feature=related.