In Chisana, Alaska, site of the last historic gold rush and once named the largest log-cabin settlement in Alaska, 90-year-old Pioneer Outfitters depends on air travel to survive. In September 2013, our only hope for extended survival, Cubby, was destroyed in a fire that left us stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness inside the Wrangell Mountains. It was the worst kind of blow our extended family has had to endure. We are now dependent on twice weekly deliveries of food, clothing, mail, fuel, feed, and more at $.40 per pound. What’s more, we can no longer rescue or evacuate anyone in need. Our horses may die needing our assistance as we cannot travel by air to find where they have ranged. Our home is only accessible by air, and we live in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve, our nation’s largest National Park. This campaign, Stand for the Man In Black, is to raise funds to replace our airplane. We seek $250,000 to replace the plane lost to fire for the following: · Fly in fuel and groceries for the professional wilderness guides we train and the families and Team that live here year round. · Fly in hay and feed for the range horses and livestock we watch over and care for each winter who are also part of our Team. · Fly in fuel which runs the generators that supply the power for the phone system for the Chisana community. · Locate and rescue by air of the community’s livestock and horses to ensure they’re not lost, hurt or frozen. · Rescue of trapped hikers and injured hunters, broken-down snowmobiles, or others stranded in the Alaska wilderness we live in. · Medical evacuation for anyone in need of physicians who are only accessible by air. The wilderness and the space ~ untouched by commercial tourism, the majestic mountains looming over and surrounding us, as far as the eye can see; more glaciers of all sizes and scale; wildlife and flora of every shape, all free, all amazing. This is where we call home. This is what we share with the world with our horses and experience. My name is Amber-Lee Dibble. I have worked for Terry Overly and Pioneer Outfitters for over 20 years. I am a United States Navy Veteran and a Professional Alaska Guide. Terry is one of the kindest, most generous men I have ever known. I am proud to Stand for the Man in Black and to call him my Boss, mentor and friend. He has been like a father to me and is Grandfather to my children, for more than half my life and all of theirs. Terry is a selfless, gentle man who puts others first always. My goal is to rebuild and fulfill a very special dream. Stand for the Man in Black is incredibly important, and I need your help. I believe in you. The friendships I have been offered, helping hands, the wisdom and advice, your guidance, the beautiful kindness across the world have been bestowed since I started my social media journey in 2010. You’ve touched my heart and changed me. That’s why I need your help to make this dream come true

1. A Fundraiser.
STAND FOR THE
MAN IN BLACK

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Stand for the Man in Black
Is a fundraiser
To replace the airplane
We lost in a fire ~
September 2013.

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A fundraiser to preserve our past,
For our present,
As well as for the future for us all
Here at Pioneer Outfitters
And here in Chisana, Alaska

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What is an airplane?
Certainly, a luxury to so many.
NOT a luxury to the people
Who live in Chisana.
NOT a luxury for those
Men, women and children who are
Pioneer Outfitters.
Not a luxury to those who live so
Deeply remote in
Alaska’s Wrangell Mountains.

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The Man in Black
Master Guide Terry Overly
The Youngest Old-Timer in Alaska
Overly-One
Boss
Papa
A son, a brother, a father and a
grandfather.
My best friend, my mentor
And our Leader.

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One of the kindest,
Most generous,
Incredibly gentle
Humans I have ever known.
Living to help others,
In any way he can,
Whenever there is a need.

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If every living being is
Body, Spirit, Soul and Heart ~
Then Pioneer Outfitters is
The heart of all that is
Pioneer Outfitters
And
Chisana.

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The Body
Is the amazing and inspiring
Untouched, unspoiled
And unchanged wilderness
Of Chisana.

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The Spirit
Is what you feel
surrounding and filling you
As you ride.

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The Soul
Of Chisana is that ancient,
Yet still present, living, breathing
FORCE
That permeates all that is
Alaska.

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Chisana ~
The site of the last Historic Gold Rush
And at one time,
The largest log-cabin settlement in
Alaska.

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Pioneer Outfitters
Have always considered themselves
Caretakers of Chisana.

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Deeply committed to the
Wilderness and wildlife
That surrounds us.

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Devoted to those who come to Chisana
To experience the gifts
That Alaska has to offer.

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Steadfast protectors of any
who wish to explore, discover and
Chase the adventure
~ That is this wild land.

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We have not stopped
Seeing the Blessings hidden
In the disasters.

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Family, friends ~ old and new,
Strangers that have come into our lives,
All
Standing for the Man in Black.

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Standing ready to help
A brother, a father, a friend
A fellow human being.
Blessings, all.
To remind us that we too,
Are not alone.

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Yet ~
As strong as our Faith
And our backs may be…
Depending on others ~
Availability and Abilities
To receive freight, fuel and supplies
Into Chisana
Is us, holding onto the end of a deadly
burning rope, waiting for it to snap.

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An airplane is a tool.
The most important tool.
A life-line and salvation
To ALL
That live in or visit
Chisana.

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An airplane, to us here in Chisana,
Is like a car or truck to you.
But in a place that a bicycle or feet
Cannot help you.

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Without this tool,
Without an airplane,
The power will turn off,
Supplies will stop coming,
Horses and livestock will die,
Safety, support and rescue
Will ALL be put into grave jeopardy.

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There will be no one,
To safely guide those that come
seeking their dreams;
To welcome strangers with
Willing hearts and homes;
To stand ready to help and protect
Those who have need.

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Without this tool,
The airplane,
Pioneer Outfitters will die.
Without it,
The world will loose a treasure,
So many have yet to experience.
Without it,
Chisana will loose it’s heart.

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Stand for the Man in Black
The fundraiser,
Is most likely,
The scariest idea I have ever had…
In a lifetime of crazy and precocious
ideas.

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So why do I believe
a fundraiser can save
The heart of Chisana?

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Because of YOU.
Because of all the blessings
That Social Media
Has brought into my own life.
You.

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Social Media,
Being connected to people
All over the world,
Has brought so many blessings
Into our lives.
I have learned so much.
My heart overflows today,
When in fact, I never knew
Anything was missing.
With what YOU have
Brought into my life.

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Social Media,
Being connected to people
All over the world,
Has brought so many blessings
Into our lives.
I have learned so much.
My heart overflows today,
When in fact, I never knew
Anything was missing.
With what YOU have
Brought into my life.

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You have shown us,
That we too,
Are NOT alone.
I believe in YOU.
I believe you will help me to
Stand for the Man in Black.

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“As you look,
Really look
And find no words ~
Feeling both,
Your heart healing and filling
To an inner bursting point ~
And feeling that your soul
Has been laid open,

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… to the breeze and wind
Like a raw wound.
This takes you beyond the physical,
Past the mental,
This is the spiritual element.
This is Chisana.
I am Alaska Chick.”

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Stand with me,
Stand for the Man in Black.