Lance Mackey Remembered

KUAC | By Dan Bross

Published October 10, 2022 at 4:56 PM AKDT

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A painting of Lance Mackey created by Doug Boyce was auctioned at the "Night for Lance" event, from which proceeds benefited the late musher's 2 young children.

Doug Boyce

A weekend event in the Fairbanks area celebrated the life of mushing great Lance Mackey, the 4-time Iditarod and Yukon Quest Champion who died of cancer last month. As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports, Mackey was remembered for his natural competitiveness and ability to connect with people.