The Laughing Eyes Kennel Dawgs
and their humble master would
like to thank all those people
whose generous support over the
past eleven years have helped to
make these the greatest days of
our lives.
and their humble master would
like to thank all those people
whose generous support over the
past eleven years have helped to
make these the greatest days of
our lives.
Fred H. Smith, England
Barry McRaith,IL;
Susanne Durling, AZ;
Lou Fritz, UT;
Libby Riddles, AK;
Born Again Auto, AK;
Mike Rotter Family, AK;
Richard Doran, AK;
Teresa Neff, England;
Tamra Reynolds, Canada;
James McGuire, OH;
Katharine Zowasiki, IL;
J.R. - Pioneer Lodge in Willow, AK
Larry Rogers, IL;
The Olsons, IL;
Bruce Neff, MO;
Zach Fritz, UT;
Missy Lovrich, IL;
The Ast Family, IL;
Robert H Winkel, WI;
Pamela Buffett, IL;
Jim Ostry, NY;
Ray Fox, AK;
Janie Genarro, AK;
Paul Thielemann, IL;
Mike Bayer, IL;
Phil Neff, IL;
Carol Lepere, VA;
The Mockus Family, IL;
Richard Abbott, OR;
Good Karma Tattoos, AK;
Fr. James Heyd, IL;
The Watsons, FL;
Gillian Reynolds, Canada;
Red & Val Scullion, AK;
Andy and Barb Brattrud, AK;
Ivory Jacks,AK;
Jim Polites;
Terry Huskett
Bruce Hagstrom
Pat Barrett
Karen Russo
Jon and Jona vanZyle
June Shelley
Kim Roderick
Trudy and Mike Hendricks
Ann Shofner
Alica and Mary Akers
Carol and George Figdore
Terry Lynn Johnson, ON
Claudia Greipel, Germany
Cindy Godbey, AK
Michael Pickell
Bombproof - Dave Desmarais
Dave Scheer
Barry McRaith,IL;
Susanne Durling, AZ;
Lou Fritz, UT;
Libby Riddles, AK;
Born Again Auto, AK;
Mike Rotter Family, AK;
Richard Doran, AK;
Teresa Neff, England;
Tamra Reynolds, Canada;
James McGuire, OH;
Katharine Zowasiki, IL;
J.R. - Pioneer Lodge in Willow, AK
Larry Rogers, IL;
The Olsons, IL;
Bruce Neff, MO;
Zach Fritz, UT;
Missy Lovrich, IL;
The Ast Family, IL;
Robert H Winkel, WI;
Pamela Buffett, IL;
Jim Ostry, NY;
Ray Fox, AK;
Janie Genarro, AK;
Paul Thielemann, IL;
Mike Bayer, IL;
Phil Neff, IL;
Carol Lepere, VA;
The Mockus Family, IL;
Richard Abbott, OR;
Good Karma Tattoos, AK;
Fr. James Heyd, IL;
The Watsons, FL;
Gillian Reynolds, Canada;
Red & Val Scullion, AK;
Andy and Barb Brattrud, AK;
Ivory Jacks,AK;
Jim Polites;
Terry Huskett
Bruce Hagstrom
Pat Barrett
Karen Russo
Jon and Jona vanZyle
June Shelley
Kim Roderick
Trudy and Mike Hendricks
Ann Shofner
Alica and Mary Akers
Carol and George Figdore
Terry Lynn Johnson, ON
Claudia Greipel, Germany
Cindy Godbey, AK
Michael Pickell
Bombproof - Dave Desmarais
Dave Scheer
Hugh with Marcellus and Malaki
Thanks to the support of all of
you - may the VISION of the
Laughing Eyes Kennel have the
opportunity in the near future to
share its wealth of energy with
kids throughout the land that
seek a better tomorrow in which
to pursue their own dreams!
To The Future, To Alaska...
Hugh H. Neff and the Laughing
Eyes Kennel Crew
you - may the VISION of the
Laughing Eyes Kennel have the
opportunity in the near future to
share its wealth of energy with
kids throughout the land that
seek a better tomorrow in which
to pursue their own dreams!
To The Future, To Alaska...
Hugh H. Neff and the Laughing
Eyes Kennel Crew
SPONSORSHIP
Join the Laughing Eyes Kennel team
Hugh Neff is a professional dog musher and speaker. He and his team annually vie for the
victory in the Yukon Quest and Iditarod sled dog races and some believe it is only a matter of
time until he secures a win in one or both of these mushing ultra-marathons. When he's not
training or racing, he travels the country educating and inspiring young people about the
mushing lifestyle, dog care, racing, and living your dreams. He talks at schools, libraries,
community centers and at mushing symposiums in the United States and Internationally. He
also believes in giving back to the sport to keep it alive. To do this Hugh has helped start
races such as the Yukon Flats 400, donated money to rebuild one of the Yukon Quest
checkpoints, and has assisted other mushers to live their racing dreams. Hugh and his team
have been featured in a German documentary on the Quest (ARD, 2009), a Japanese
documentary of the Quest (NHK, 2010), Into Alaska with Jeff Corwin (Travel Channel, 2006),
and on Yukon Brewery's Lead Dog Ale beer boxes since 2005.
Entering and competing in two 1,000 mile races each year requires a year round operation of
training, feeding and managing a professional kennel. Our kennel depends on the support of
sponsors and friends in order to compete at a top level. Annual expenses for the dogs alone
average approximately $80,000. This includes dog food (kibble, frozen meat, fish, oils,
supplements), vet care, housing costs (fencing and dog house repairs, straw), kennel help
costs, equipment repair and replacement (including sleds, 4-wheelers, snow-machines, trucks,
dog boxes). Additional costs are required for every race we enter. Our annual race expenses
average $50,000. They include transport (trucks, airlines, fuel, shipping), race entry fees,
equipment, extra food and gear.
Provided below is a general breakdown of sponsor opportunities. These are only guidelines
and a starting point for discussion. Sponsorship can also include offers for necessary dog
food or equipment. Please contact us with offers or for more information.
Hugh Neff is a professional dog musher and speaker. He and his team annually vie for the
victory in the Yukon Quest and Iditarod sled dog races and some believe it is only a matter of
time until he secures a win in one or both of these mushing ultra-marathons. When he's not
training or racing, he travels the country educating and inspiring young people about the
mushing lifestyle, dog care, racing, and living your dreams. He talks at schools, libraries,
community centers and at mushing symposiums in the United States and Internationally. He
also believes in giving back to the sport to keep it alive. To do this Hugh has helped start
races such as the Yukon Flats 400, donated money to rebuild one of the Yukon Quest
checkpoints, and has assisted other mushers to live their racing dreams. Hugh and his team
have been featured in a German documentary on the Quest (ARD, 2009), a Japanese
documentary of the Quest (NHK, 2010), Into Alaska with Jeff Corwin (Travel Channel, 2006),
and on Yukon Brewery's Lead Dog Ale beer boxes since 2005.
Entering and competing in two 1,000 mile races each year requires a year round operation of
training, feeding and managing a professional kennel. Our kennel depends on the support of
sponsors and friends in order to compete at a top level. Annual expenses for the dogs alone
average approximately $80,000. This includes dog food (kibble, frozen meat, fish, oils,
supplements), vet care, housing costs (fencing and dog house repairs, straw), kennel help
costs, equipment repair and replacement (including sleds, 4-wheelers, snow-machines, trucks,
dog boxes). Additional costs are required for every race we enter. Our annual race expenses
average $50,000. They include transport (trucks, airlines, fuel, shipping), race entry fees,
equipment, extra food and gear.
Provided below is a general breakdown of sponsor opportunities. These are only guidelines
and a starting point for discussion. Sponsorship can also include offers for necessary dog
food or equipment. Please contact us with offers or for more information.
Golden Harness sponsor
Colby's Crew (Annie, Walter, Watson)
$10,000 +
The Golden Harness sponsor will receive exclusive recognition including:
Colby's Crew (Annie, Walter, Watson)
$10,000 +
The Golden Harness sponsor will receive exclusive recognition including:
- Top branding (vehicles, sled bag, parka, dog jackets
- Laughing Eyes Kennel website with logo, link and promotion
- Use of Hugh Neff and dogs photos in advertisements, TV/radio
commercials - Promotion of your company/product
- Display of your company/product logo at public events
- Listing of your company's name in race printed material
- Availability for speaking engagements. Hugh is a professional speaker
and has conducted hundreds of presentations. Hugh has a preference
for speaking about dogs, dog mushing, living your dreams, the northern
lifestyle, and perseverance.
Lead Pack sponsor
Omen's Offspring (Tyler, Tolliver, Delilah, Ellsworth)
$5,000+
The Lead Pack sponsor will receive the following recognition:
Omen's Offspring (Tyler, Tolliver, Delilah, Ellsworth)
$5,000+
The Lead Pack sponsor will receive the following recognition:
- Prominant branding (vehicles, sled bag, parka, dog jackets
- Laughing Eyes Kennel website with logo, link and promotion
- Use of Hugh Neff and dogs photos in advertisements, TV/radio
commercials - Promotion of your company/product
- Display of your company/product logo at public events
- Listing of your company's name in race printed material
- Availability for speaking engagements (transportation and lodging at
sponsor expense) Hugh is a professional speaker and has conducted
hundreds of presentations. Hugh has a preference for speaking about
dogs, dog mushing, living your dreams, the northern lifestyle, and
perseverance.
Future Champions
Annie's Army (Geronimo, Juanita, Joker, George, Amigo, Jester, Jewel, Jericho)
$2,000 +
The Future Champions sponsor will receive the following recognition:
Annie's Army (Geronimo, Juanita, Joker, George, Amigo, Jester, Jewel, Jericho)
$2,000 +
The Future Champions sponsor will receive the following recognition:
- Company/product logos on vehicles and sled bag
- Laughing Eyes Kennel website with logo, link and promotion
- Promotion of your company/product
- Display of your company/product logo at public events
- Listing of your company name in race printed material
- Availability for speaking engagements (speaking fee, transportation and
lodging at sponsor expense) Hugh is a professional speaker and has
conducted hundreds of presentations. Hugh has a preference for
speaking about dogs, dog mushing, living your dreams, the northern
lifestyle, and perseverance.
Cheechako (rookie)
The A-Team (Alfie, Aussie, Atlas, Archie, Angelina, Gabbie)
$1000
The Cheechako sponsor will receive the following recognition:
The A-Team (Alfie, Aussie, Atlas, Archie, Angelina, Gabbie)
$1000
The Cheechako sponsor will receive the following recognition:
- Company/product logos on vehicles and sled bag
- Laughing Eyes Kennel website with logo, link and promotion
- Listing of your company name or individual's name in race printed
material - Promotion of your company/product
