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Mike told me he was going to gather signatures of Alaska Natives pledging their sobriety. And then he would carry all of the signatures to Nome during the Iditarod in his dogsled. I told him I was looking forward to his involvement. I thought, This is great. He stepped up again in his way.

Many people who used to drink share their stories and feelings, but Mike went beyond that. He took it to a much bigger audience. He has carried signatures in his sled many times because he believes in the Sobriety Movement. He is totally tenacious in that regard. He paid a price because of alcohol in his family. He experienced tragedy, as many people do. Sobriety is one part of the message of recovery.

Mike understands the level of effort and attention that is required to get people to pay attention to the problem of alcohol in the Bush. He knows and he has never quit. I can always totally rely on Mike if work is needed. He is just very well-known for his tenacity in helping people.

When you think about the lives of Alaska Natives getting better, you think about Mike. You think about the good that he does and there is lots of good.