So here is where YOU come in!
For those who don’t know, these are the countries I will be going to next year: Dominican Republic, Haiti, Costa Rica, Panama, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. (Note they are subject to change)
So, I have to raise $16,962 dollars to go on the World Race and I leave in January. I’m headed to 11 countries in 11 months, but where does that money go? What is it used for? Do I need to raise all of that money before I leave? These estimates are a few years old, but allocations are similar. The following charts and information are borrowed from another racer from a few years back and a fellow teammate.
Training Camp–$320 – (Covers my training before departure. This is a week-long session in October to prepare us for the missions field)
Field Support–$620 – (Assisting to get us supplies, local contacts, etc.)
WR Development Program–$1,860 (Improvements & Developments)
Administration Fees–$2,635 -(Processing fees and paying the staff who organizes travel, meals, missions, etc.)
World Racer–$11,075 (this is used for me!)
So 65% of what I raise is used for me! To be clear though, it does not go into my pocket, but it is used by Adventures in Missions for me. Let’s break down where that World Racer money goes.
Travel between continents – $5,235.00
Food – $1,256.25
Lodging – $1,758.75
Transportation – $1,005.00
Long Distance Travel/Misc. Supplies- $1,115.55
All of this money does not include the remaining gear and equipment I will have to get! I am sure countless trips to REI the next year will be made J
Deadlines
4/15/2015 – $150 Deposit (2 weeks after your acceptance date.)
9/25/2015 – $3,900 (2 weeks before Training Camp)
12/18/2015 – $10,000 (2 weeks prior to my trip)
2/29/2016 – $13,000 (End of 2 months on the field)
4/30/2016 – $16,962 = $16,962.00 TOTAL DUE (End of 4 months on the field)
These are my actual deadlines. Personally, I am working and striving to get fully funded by the end of this year. It would alleviate the stress of having to raise funds while overseas. If you have any questions about this, just email or text me.
HOW TO SUPPORT: Donations 1 and 2 are tax deductible
1)Online – Directly to Adventures in Missions account ($16,962 HOUSERKAYLA fund):www.adventures.org
Donate to a World Racer: Kayla Houser
Donate through my blog:kaylahouser.theworldrace.org Click the Support Me tab
To donate online click H E R E
2) Send a check to: Adventures in Missions P.O. Box 742570
Atlanta, GA 30374-2570 Memo line: HOUSERKAYLA
