2008 Race Design Artist - Deb Essex

This year's design was done by graphic artist, Deb Essex, of Girdwood who has contributed her artwork to the Run many times. She said: "A few years ago, I finished the Alaska Run for Women behind a breast cancer survivor and witnessed her pure joy as she crossed the finish line and celebrated with her friends and family. She was my inspiration for this design. I've left the runner's hair blank as cancer does not discriminate, and chemo usually changes a hairstyle. I will color curly hair on my t-shirt in honor of my sister, Shari, a survivor."

Deb Essex