

Synopsis:
After overcoming personal tragedy, widowed father and champion musher Leonhard 'Sepp' Seppala steps up in the midst of a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska to deliver the anti-toxin to the hospital. With his own child's life on the line, Sepp battles the impossible, accompanied by his pack of sled dogs. https://youtu.be/rbdQi2BPUrI Based on Alaska's "Great Serum Run" of 1925, THE GREAT ALASKAN RACE focuses on the life of one of the race's greatest heroes, Leonhard Seppala. Portrayed by Brian Presley, who additionally wrote, directed, edited and produced the film, Seppala has a storied past as a race champion who volunteers himself and his team of sled dogs--led by Togo--to cover four hundred of a harsh 700+ mile journey to retrieve needed serum. Seppala knows full well the risk to both himself and his dogs.
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Lisa M. Hendey
Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker. A frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and communications. Visit Lisa at LisaHendey.com, on her Substack at LisaHendey.Substack.com, or on social media @LisaHendey for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish, school or organization. Find Lisa’s books on her Amazon author page.
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