What in the Hannah Montana is the world race??
-It is a journey to 11 countries in 11 months to serve “the least of these” while living in real and raw community. Every day on the World Race looks a little different. Some days will be packed full with construction, VBS, building relationships with orphans, teaching english, sharing God’s love to those victims of human trafficking, or praying for the sick at a hospital. Some days could be slower — shopping for groceries at the market, cooking for our team, and spending time praying for the community we walk through. Regardless of the pace or the activity, every day will be focused on being a part of God’s kingdom work. BAAASICCALLY, loving on people with everything we have! Oh, and being prepared to get pushed WAAYYY out of our comfort zones… can you actually even prepare for that?? If you got that figured out, let me know eh?
Who are you going with?
-I will be a part of team that consists of 50-70 really cool people!! I haven’t met them yet, but if you go and read their blogs you’ll think they’re pretty cool too! 😉
What countries are you going to?
-Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and Thailand!
How much is it? What does that money go towards?
I must raise $16,254! This is how it breaks down!
- Training Camp–$320 – (Covers my cultural training before departure)
- Field Support–$620 – (Helping to get us supplies, local contacts, etc.)
- WR Development Program–$1,860 (Improvements and Developments)
- Administration Fees–$2,635 – (Processing, paying the staff who literally sets up all of our travel, meals, missions, etc.)
- Insurance – $754.35
- World Racer–$10,075
What’s included in the World Racer Budget?
- Intercontinental Travel–$4,235.00
- Food–$1,256.25
- Lodging–$1,758.75
- Transportation–$1,005.00
- Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies–$1,115.55
Basically that cost covers everything except the supplies I will be taking on the race! 🙂
Speaking of supplies, what are you allowed to bring?
-Our life for 11 months, must fit in a one normal everyday backpack.. and a 60-70 liter backpack! On top of our wardrobe shoes, computer, and toiletries, we also have to fit our tent, mattress pad, sleeping bag, hammock and whatever else we “need” in there! haha! I’m going to be pro at packing by the end of this!!!
When do you have to have the money?
- $3,500 2 weeks prior to Training Camp [July 1, 2014]*
- $7,500 2 weeks prior to Launch [August 27, 2014]
- $11,000 End of 3 months on the field [December 1st, 2014]
- $16,254 End of 6 months on the field [March 1st, 2014]
How can I help support you?
-First, before I answer this, I just want you to know that your support means the world to me! Even CONSIDERING it means so much! So, in advanced… THANK YOU!!
There are quite a few different opportunities to be able to support!
- First and most importantly, I need your prayers during this fundraising process! Somedays I get a little discouraged but I believe with all my heart that God has called me to this. And if He calls, he will provide! Also, prayer for my teammates as well that they are staying encouraged through this time!
- At the top of this page (and also to the left) there is a “support me” link!
- You can go to www.gofundme.com/brittsworldrace
- The one I am most excited about right now, is the T-shirts and Hoodie!!! Check em out!
They will be on sale until May 15! Get yours here:
www.teespring.com/brittsworldrace
- Also, I would be eternally grateful if you could help spread the word!! Do you know of any businesses or churches or community groups that would like to get involved? Let me know! I’d be more than happy to talk with them and let them know about what this next year of my life is going to be looking like!!
If I donate is it tax deductible?
Abso-freakin-lutely!!!! 🙂
Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You! I really truly can’t say it enough!! If you have any questions or just want to know more, give me a call! or a text! or an email! Or lets do lunch! or go hiking… you choose! 😉
