The Pioneers of Alaska Men's and Women's Igloo #6 presented $10,000 to the Whale Project, the community group which will place a life-sized humpback whale sculpture and fountain on Juneau's waterfront in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Alaska statehood.

As envisioned by sculptor R.T. "Skip" Wallen, the bronze whale will be part of the Sea Walk and rise out of an infinity pool surrounded by a plaza.