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Fortunately, more and more corporations are discovering the truth behind the Iditarod spectacle and are withdrawing their support. Please contact the 2009 Iditarod sponsors immediately to ask that they follow the progressive example of companies like Nestlé, Rite Aid, Irridium World Communications, Safeway, Maxwell House, True Value Hardware, BP Amoco, Sherwin-Williams, Upjohn, Tropicana, Pizza Hut, Costco, and Pfizer Pharmacia by canceling their sponsorship of the Iditarod.

Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to educate people about the suffering endured by the dogs who are forced to participate in this spectacle.

If your area schools follow the progress of the Iditarod participants as a part of their curricula, contact principals and the school board to educate them about the reality of this cruel event. Ask them to incorporate Share the World, a program that teaches children respect and compassion for animals instead. You can find more information and request copies of the packet at ShareTheWorld.com.

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