Let me warn you now, this post is long! But it should give you a better idea as to what will go into my World Race and how you can help.
The following is a basic break down of where each penny goes as funding for my world race along with a basic break down of what my needs for the trip include.
The first thing is I don’t need the full $15,500 before I leave in January, I technically have until month 6th of the race to be fully funded, but I have a strong desire to be fully funded before I leave so that I won’t have to worry about finding support while I am on the field, and will be able to focus on what God has in store for each day. These are the following deadlines set up by AIM, my personal goals are in orange.
$11,000 – Due 4/1/2013 (End of 3 months on the field)
$15,000 – Total Due 7/1/2013 (End of 6 months on the field)
I know that not everyone will be able or willing to support my trip, and I completely understand and respect that. I know that the cost for the trip is my responsibility and I will provide as much as I can towards my trip, but I also know that this trip won’t be possible without the help of some of you reading this (The ones who feel led to give) and together we can help spread the love of Jesus to those around the world. I am currently working on and planning a couple fundraisers for the upcoming months.
How to Donate:
AIM has 4 main ways they suggest donating to The World Race. Each of the options has pros and cons. It is up to you should you donate, as to what will work best for you.
1. Credit and Debit Card Donors
– PROS: Quick and efficient. Most preferred method. Able to setup automatic monthly withdrawals. Easy online access.
– CONS: 5% fee deducted from your support account which goes to the credit card company to pay for that convenience.
2. Bank Draft Donors
– PROS: Still quick and efficient online access.
– CONS: 3% fee deducted from your support account which goes directly to the processing company to pay for that convenience.
3. Written Check Donors
– PROS: No fee deducted. Sent directly to our bank where it is deposited. The bank then sends an image of that check to our accounting department to apply toward your support.
– CONS: Can take approximately 2 weeks from the date you mail the check before you expect to see it in your support account. Also please note that you I cannot receive letters or any correspondence at this address. Please make out checks to Adventures in Missions, with the note "The World Race-Katrina Morley."
Adventures In Missions
P.O. Box 534470
Atlanta, GA 30353-4470
4. DynaPay Donors
– PROS: Automatic deduction from a checking account each month with no fees. To sign up for DynaPay, have your donor fill out this form and return it signed with a voided check to Adventures in Missions, Attn: Accounting, 6000 Wellspring Trail, Gainesville, GA 30506.
– CONS: The donor MUST contact us in the office to stop the automatic withdrawal when they no longer wish to keep giving. DynaPay will continue to deduct each month unless the donor directly says “Please cancel my donation now.”
It is also possible to send/donate directly to me and designate if you would like your donation to go towards my support account or to one of the other needs for my trip. There is also a link on the left side of the page labeled “support me” which takes you directly to the online donation forms.
AIM is a Non-Profit, 501(c), organization and donations are tax-deductible. For more information on their policies for tax deductions please visit: https://www.adventures.org/policies/policies.pdf
AIM also has a special partnership with Food for the Hungry, where if you click on the link on the left, you can sponsor a child and I will receive a special $50 scholarship towards my trip, but the sponsorship must use the link on the left side of my page.
The Breakdown:
The $15,500 is broken up as follows:
• Training Camp–$320
• Field Support–$620
• WR Development Program–$1,860
• Administration Fees–$2,635
• World Racer–$10,075
The 65% that goes directly to my time on the field is broken up as follows:
• Intercontinental Travel–$4,235.00
• Food--$1,256.25
• Lodging–$1,758.75
• Transportation–$1,005.00
• Long Distance Travel & Misc. Supplies–$1,115.55
OTHER:
Along with the $15,500 for the World Race Fees, I have the following needs to meet during the time in the field. If you would like to help me with any of the following please let me know.
• Gear -(Big Backpack, Daypack, Tent, Sleeping Bag, External Hard Drive, Smaller lightweight computer (13’mac), Camera(mine has seen its last days))
• Insurance – I need travel insurance for my time on the field (~$300)
• Travel – before and after the trip (Air Miles would work great if anyone has extra they would like to donate)
o To launch point (Tickets required by Nov 15th)
o To home from return point (Tickets required sometime towards the end of my race)
• Vaccinations/Medications – Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Malaria, etc.
• Sakila – I support a student in Sakila, Tanzania, through the Sakila Sponsorship Program, I desire to continue my support throughout my time on the field. ($360, covers the next year)
• School Loans – I have yet to find out if I can defer my student loans while on the field. If I can’t defer them, I will need to begin paying back my loans in June 2013.
If you have any questions please let me know, you can contact me privately through the link on the left side of the page labeled “Contact”.
Thanks,
Katrina
