Adventures WorldRace SethBarnes Sponsorship Giving

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First off, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who is reading my blogs and keeping up with my World Race. There have been so many people already who have given and for that I am truly gracious. I am writing this blog to help those who are interested in being on my support team. There are so many ways to support my World Race and I want to list those ways in detail in case anyone has any questions.

 

There are four ways to give:

1. Credit/ Debit Card

2. Bank draft

3. Written Check

4. Dynapay

 

1. Credit/ Debit Card Online—This is the most efficient way.

  • A donor may be directed to donate online through a participant’s blog.
  • Online donations by credit/debit card will be subject to a 3% processing fee. Bank drafts will be subject to a 2% processing fee.
  • Online donations can take 3-5 days to process.
  • A donor may set up a reoccurring donation through this option. The donor will be prompted to select a start date and an end date for their donations. The donations will automatically stop at the end date, if one is selected.
  • IMPORTANT: All donors need to STOP their reoccurring donations after the participant’s 6th month on the field. Any donations made after the 6th month will NOT be counted towards the final deadline.

2. Bank drafts—This is also a very efficient way which can be done online as well, but again there is a 2% processing fee.

 3. Written Check—-No fees!!  Checks will be sent directly to Adventures in Missions. But PLEASE keep in mind, checks can take up to 2 weeks to process so please send them in 2 weeks before a deadline which I will post below.  You also have to send in my Donor Card which went out with my support letters.

    Donating by Check

  • Checks must be made payable to Adventures in Missions.
  • The following information must be written the memo line of every check.

       Ex: Appealed by John Doe (Participant/Staff Name)

  • Checks must be mailed to:

          Adventures in Missions

          PO Box 742570

         Atlanta, GA 30374-2570

  • Do NOT send checks to the Adventures headquarters located in Gainesville, GA.
  • Do NOT post date checks. If a post dated check is sent in, it will be processed. If there are insufficient funds in the account both Adventures and the donor will be charged a fee from the bank.
  • Please do not put multiple checks in the same envelope unless there is a support card (located on your profile) attached to each card. If there is only one card in the envelope, all of the checks will be associated with that card/donor.
  • Checks may take up to two weeks to be processed.
  • It is BEST if a donor sends in a Fundraising/Support card with donation.
  • If a check is written out to a participant rather than to Adventures in Missions, these checks cannot be processed and will be returned.
  • No CASH donations accepted.

4. Dynapay—This way automatically deducts from your account with no fees. Please keep in mind this is only if you plan to donate MONTHLY. Do not use this for a one time donation. Also you must send an end date.

  • A donor can set up their reoccurring donation by going to the following website https://www.adventures.org/dynapay and completing the required fields.
  • Donations through Dynapay typically take 1-2 weeks to be processed. Donations are withdrawn from the donor’s account on either the 3rd or the 18th of the month.
  • Donors may set up an end date for their reoccurring donations when they set up their initial DynaPay account.
  • If a donor does not select an end date a donor MUST submit a written request (fax, letter, e-mail) to Donor Relations to stop their reoccurring donation. This will NOT happen automatically.   A two weeks advance notice must be provided to stop any future reoccurring donations.
  • IMPORTANT: All donors need to STOP their reoccurring donations after the participant’s 6th month on the field.
  • There is no processing fee charged when using Dynapay.

 

Hopefully, this will help you guys know more about my fundraising and Adventures in Missions policies on donating.  I am also selling T-shirts at $20 a piece to help raise funds for my trip. If you would like one, please message me with your size.

 

 

My Deadlines: 

June 27–$3500 (2 weeks prior to Training Camp)

August 22–$7500 (2 weeks prior to Launch)

December 1—$11,000 (after 3 months on the field)

March 1—$16,254 (after 6 months on the feidl)

 

All your support cover these expenses: This includes meals, lodging, air, land, and sea travel, administrative costs, set-up costs, coaching costs, debriefing costs, and training camp costs.

Things I have to provide for myself: Vaccinations and Medicine for a year, All my gear, and  Insurance $754.35.

 

I know this is a lot of info, but thank you all so much for supporting me and encouraging me on this next chapter in my life. If you have any questions about my race or donations, please feel free to email me!!