Money, Money, Money, Mooooney! MONEY!!!
This area is a way that we have been continually stretched again and again in regards to our faith. In Matthew 5, Jesus says: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they. Who by worrying can add a single hour to his life?…But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (verses 25-27, 33-34)
We chose to trust that Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, will provide what we need for this Race! We have seen Him at work already, and are so appreciative for the gifts of prayer and financial support that have already been contributed! Your prayers are MUCH needed, so keep ‘em coming!
We need a total of $31,000. To break it into smaller numbers, if 50 people pledged $50 a month for a year, we would have $30,000 raised. This amount does not include travelers’ insurance, supplies (such as tent, backpacks), and other miscellaneous expenses (such as visas, flights to and from training camp, and to and from our launch point).
We had a few people ask where the money ($31,000) is going and we found this chart on another racer’s blog.
Our 65% covers the following:
(Keep in mind, we multiply by two, since we are raising $15,500 for each of us)
- $4,235 x 2 = $8,470 for our intercontinental travel for the year
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$460 x 2 = $920 per month, broken down as:
- $3.75 x 2 = $7.50 per day for food
- $5.25 x 2 = $10.50 per day for lodging
- $3.00 x 2 = $6.00 per day for transport
- $3.33 x 2 = $6.66 per day for long distance travel (buses, trains) and miscellaneous supplies
And in case you’re curious, here are our fundraising deadlines for the July 2012 World Race:
- $7,000– Due 5/6/2012 (2 weeks before Training Camp)
- $13,000– Due 6/17/2012 (2 weeks prior our trip)
- $22,000– Due 10/1/2012 (End of 3 months on the field)
- $31,000– Due 1/1/2013 (End of 6 months on the field)
Our goal is to have the money prior to the above deadlines. We want to have as much of our support raised as possible prior to leaving for our trip.
So, what are we doing to contribute?
- As of this past month, we are dedicating one of Derek’s pay checks each month to our trip. This is a step of faith we believe we must take. We have cut back on some of our expenses while we are living here in Lake Worth, so we too can contribute.
- We are selling handmade jewelry and purses.
- First, we are selling bracelets made by families in the Philippines made through an organization called Threads of Hope. These bracelets cost only $4 a piece. $2 goes directly to the families in the Philippines, $2 goes towards our trip. Please contact Christina at [email protected] if you desire to purchase them from her to support our trip.
- Second, we are selling jewelry made of recycled paper and patchwork purses made by women and men in Uganda, Africa. These people are employees of a fair trade organization called Light Gives Heat. These necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and purses vary in price from $15-$35. Please contact Christina at [email protected] if you desire to purchase them from her to support our trip. Christina will have a website selling items from Light Gives Heat very soon.
- We will be holding monthly Car Washes at Hot Shots Paintball.
- We will be having several Garage Sales.
- Derek has been playing at a Green Market in Boca Raton every other Thursday. Any money he makes from playing out at an event goes directly towards our trip.
- Support letters have been sent out, and people are being generous in their giving!
We will be posting updates of where we “are” with our support on a monthly basis. We are extremely thankful for your prayers and financial support!
