How to Support Me Financially
I first want to fully raise the $16,250 of the World Race costs before focusing on the $3,565 of my personal cost. If you would like to give financially, there are many options:
1. “Check, Please!”
You can bypass the credit card processing fee and send a check to:
Adventures in Missions to P.O. Box 534470, Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
Make sure to put “Trent Hope – The World Race” in the memo line!
2. “Put it on my tab!” – Monthly Giving
Some people may want to give monthly. Why? Because overtime they can give a whole lot more than if they just gave one lump sum. Look at it like this . . .
Jim gives $20/month, which for 12 months is $240, but is only the equivalent of 4 Starbucks Caramel Macchiatos per month! Nom!
To give via Credit Card, simply go to: https://www.adventures.org/give/donate.asp?giveto=worldrace&desc=For%20Trent%20Hope
and set up a monthly amount to be charged.
To give via Check, simply mail a check monthly (write it on your calendar) to:
Adventures in Missions to P.O. Box 534470, Atlanta, GA 30353-4470 and make sure to put “Trent Hope – The World Race” in the memo line!
3. “Plastic is Perfect!”
You can give via Credit Card one time or as many times as you want, just know that they do charge a credit card proccessing fee. Simply go to https://www.adventures.org/give/donate.asp?giveto=worldrace&desc=For%20Trent%20Hope
4. “Dough!”
Cash donations are also accepted! Simply mail cash to: Adventures in Missions to P.O. Box 534470, Atlanta, GA 30353-4470. Make sure to put a note that it is for “Trent Hope – The World Race” Also include your name, address, phone number and email!
All donations are tax deductible so it is very important that with whichever way you donate, that you include your information too so Adventures in Missions can send you the form come tax season next year!
Breakdown of Funds
A lot of people are curious as to what they are giving goes to. For the World Race, I have to raise $16,250. That amount goes towards all living and travel expenses with the World Race, but does NOT cover immunizations, travel insurance, emergency funds and other miscellaneous expenses.
Breakdown for the $16,250
As a World Racer, the $16,250 is broken down by these categories…
- Training Camp–$320
- Field Support–$620
- WR Development Program–$1,860
- Administration Fees–$2,635
- World Racer–$10,075
- Traveler's Insurace – $750
As you can see, 65% of the funds that I will be raising go towards my expenses for the 11 months.
My budget is broken down into these categories…
- Intercontinental Travel–$4,235.00 (45%)
- Food–$1,256.25 (13%)
- Lodging–$1,758.75 (19%)
- Transportation–$1,005.00 (11%)
- Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies–$1,115.55 (12%)
Personal Expenses (tentative amount)
Below is a breakdown of living expenses of $3,565 (tentative) that are outside of The World Race fundraising, but essential for my year of living. The amount is subject to change.
Breakdown for the $3,565
- Sallie Mae Loan Payment – $250
- Tent — $150
- Sleeping Bag — $100
- Backpack — $300
- Clothes — $300
- Shoes — $100
- Medicine/Contacts — $500
- Misc. Supplies – $265.84
- Food (Cafe Shop/Internet/Travel Food) — $600
- Memories (Excursions, Adventures, Keepsakes & Gifts) — $1,000
And for sitting through that, I shall offer you a free drink at Starbucks if you want to chat with me more about The World Race.
