April 15, 2024

Musher Details

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Justin Fink

Hometown: Gladwin, MI
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Biography

Justin Fink, 15, was born in Michigan where he has lived his entire life. He is a cancer survivor from childhood leukemia. He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 13. Justin says he started mushing four years ago and said his interest developed after watching “Iron Will.? “I love to be in God’s backyard with just me and my dogs.? He is a tenth grader and is homeschooled. In his local home school group, he participates in karate and swimming. He says his other interests are hunting, fishing and trapping. “I also play guitar in my church youth group.? After high school, Justin plans to go to college to become a DNR officer or study graphic arts and he says he will continue mushing.

Sponsors

Sun Bias, WI
Stevens Cycle, MI
Loose Plastics, MI
Record and Clarion, Gladain Newspaper
Windigo, WI
Indigo Guide Service, MI
Softub, MI
Snapfit Runners, MI
Katie Stirret, MI
Culligan Water, MI
Emerald Digital Services, MI
Kimberly Fink Law Offfice, MI
Rodney Whaley

Stu & Kathy Stirret
Bob Balzer
Corey Pratt
Maple Manor
Lynn Race
Josh Farrell
Lowell & Betty Mallett
Matthew Lane
Blue Bird Charters
Shea Water
Mrs. Shea
All my family and friends without whom I would not be here!