The story of the 1925 serum run to Nome is one of the most powerful and emotional examples of courage I’ve ever read. In the middle of a deadly winter outbreak, when children’s lives were at risk and all hope seemed frozen, a group of sled dogs and their mushers became the last chance to save a town. They didn’t run for fame — they ran for life.

Everyone knows Balto as the hero who delivered the final stretch, and his statue in Central Park honors that moment. But what touched me even more was learning about Togo — the older, less celebrated dog who led the longest and hardest leg of the journey. Through brutal storms and thin ice, he carried the serum farther than any other, with pure determination and love for his musher, Seppala.

The bond between Togo and Seppala was deeply moving. It wasn’t just about a mission — it was about trust, loyalty, and silent understanding between man and dog. Togo wasn’t doing it for praise; he was doing it because he knew the lives of many depended on him. That kind of selfless bravery — from an animal — is something that stays in your heart forever.

More than a hundred years later, their journey still inspires us. The annual Iditarod race keeps their legacy alive, reminding us that true heroes don’t always wear capes — sometimes, they wear fur and run through snowstorms. This story isn’t just history — it’s a message of hope, loyalty, and the incredible things we can do when we refuse to give up.