Some of you may be wondering where the $15,500 I am raising goes. It is a legitimate thought. It seems like a ton of money, but when you think about the fact that I will live on less than this for 11 months – because it includes flying to several continents – it's actually quite reasonable. You couldn't live a decent life on this amount in the United States. Therefore, you will find below a breakdown of the finances for the World Race.

World Race Donations


From melissapaape.theworldrace.org



That means that the $15,500 is broken up like this:


  • Training Camp – $310
  • Field Support – $620
  • WR Development Program – $1,860 
  • Administration Fees – $2,635
  • World Racer – $10,075



The 65% That Goes Directly to the 11 Months on the Field



From melissapaape.theworldrace.org



The 11-month budget:
 
  • Intercontinental Travel – $4,534 
  • Food – $1,310
  • Lodging – $1,914 
  • Transportation – $1,108
  • Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies – $1,209
(note: this does not include the cost of gear, insurance, and other medical expenses)