Crowned
We have forever been crowned jewels in our Father’s eyes
Katy Herder (Team Leader)
Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a bundle of joy in overalls, each pocket overflowing with God’s goodness.
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: My red high top converses
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Honduras
If you could do the race again would you: Yes, squad leading??
Favorite memory so far on the race: Having the house to ourselves in Peru blasting music, dancing around while cooking dinner with my last team
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Spirit the Stallion of the West from Spirit
Brittanee Wheeler
Describe yourself in one sentence: A princess who isn’t afraid to get down and dirty for the sake of the gospel
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: travel size french press and a coffee mug
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Spain. 31 hour layover wasn’t long enough!
If you could do the race again would you: Absolutely! It’s the most difficult and rewarding thing I have done yet.
Favorite memory so far on the race: My favorite memory actually took place during the first week of the race. They always warned you that you would have a “poop” story at some point during the race- very insightful people. It was a clear blue sky, the birds were singing, sun was shining, coffee in hand, and the beach was calling my name. Well, turns out it wasn’t the only thing grabbing my attention. It became very apparent that I needed to find a restroom quickly! I didn’t want to pay 30 cents to use the public bathroom, so I began barging into shops asking to use the bathroom- in very broken Spanish mind you. I made the mistake of not asking to use the restroom because I could clinch no longer. I went for it. As soon as I sat down, a mob of Colombians bang on my door and I then realize why… There was no running water. I panicked for a second, finished what I set out to do, and faced these angry ladies. It was probably a good thing that I couldn’t fully understand what they were saying- I just know I was in big trouble. They took me to the back and made me fill up a bucket of water as they barricaded the door until I flushed every particle. This was difficult as I had to watch the water fill in the bucket drip by drip. It took everything in me not to laugh/cry. 30 minutes later they brought me water from some hidden area to complete the job. Although I learned an important lesson that day, I am forever grateful for that memory! By the way, my teammate was shopping during this whole escapade and pretended not to know me- I don’t blame her J
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Mia Thermopolis from Princess Diaries. I feel like I can relate on sooo many levels.
Joey Hehn
Describe yourself in one sentence: Elegant, imaginative, vibrant, teacher and sister
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: A favorite paperback book to pass around
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Australia, to do surfer ministry
If you could do the race again would you: If I could go back in time 6 months or a year than yes because of the lessons I’ve learned, but if I was starting today no. I don’t regret coming and I wouldn’t change it. I’m ready to finish strong
Favorite memory so far on the race: Jumping off a 30 foot waterfall in Ecuador
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Maid Marian from 2006 BBC Robin Hood TV Show
Alyssa Wesselman
Describe yourself in one sentence: Sewing goatherd who happens to be traveling the world
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: My sewing machine! Sadly that was impossible, so in reality of what I actually could have packed but didn’t, a purse.
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Greece, It was originally one the route when I signed up. I was super excited about it. I wouldn’t mind Australia or New Zealand so I could go to another continent
If you could do the race again would you: Umm… ask me again in 5 months. Maybe?
Favorite memory so far on the race: There was one day in Cote d’Ivoire where my team was split up in twos and sent out to different villages to do ministry. In our village my teammate Haylee and I got to share the gospel with 3 different men who were married to Christian women, but they themselves were unbelievers. It was so cool to see the Holy Spirit work that day! Haylee and I worked really well as a team and the Holy Spirit gave me the words to say. At the end of the day 2 of the 3 decided to follow Jesus.
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice
SaraLou Neville (Content Manager)
Describe yourself in one sentence: Short in height, but not in affection or puns! She’s getting married after the race, like short walks on the beach and chipotle
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: My mom
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Italy
If you could do the race again would you: Nah girl, I gotta go home and get married
Favorite memory so far on the race: Running all over Madrid with Ashley and drinking Sangria
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Ginny Weasly from Harry Potter
Mary Jane Stevens (Treasurer)
Describe yourself in one sentence: God fearing, sports watching, book worm with wanderlust
One thing you wished you had brought on the race: Ziplocs bags
If you could add a country to your route which one would it be: Philippines, really any Asian country would work
If you could do the race again would you: Nope, once is good for me
Favorite memory so far on the race: Walking up and down a street in Tambo de Mora with Genesis passing my phone back in forth trying to have a conversation through google translate
If you could be any movie character who would it be: Meg from Hercules
