I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to everyone who has supported me in prayer and finances to make The World Race a reality! I am now, with continued monthly support coming in, fully funded!!! Praise God!
Thank you to those of you who came out and ran or volunteered for Race for the World. It was a huge success and God pulled it off better than any of us ever would have imagined. Here is a picture from the race:
(Glenn Pickens, Myself, Steven Reed, Amanda Howard)
Many of you have been asking how you can help… here is how… many of my squad-mates are still in need financially. Below are links to their blogs where you can learn about them and support them:
Billy and Katie Swan – These are two of my squad leaders who need support for their flight to our launch site
– Bill and Katie are full time missionaries with The World Race and we appreciate the sacrifice they are making to lead our squad for these next few months. They
are both hilarious and Bill is CRAZY on a jet ski!
are both hilarious and Bill is CRAZY on a jet ski!
Cristie Reiter – She is another of our squad leaders still in need of funds before launch.
– Cristie is also sacrificing a lot to lead our squad on the race. She is a great listener and speaks with great wisdom. She is a nurse which I’m sure gives some relief to the minds of our parents. I am so excited to learn from this amazing woman.
Steven Reed – He still needs $1000.00 to reach the launch deadline and a total of $9000.00 to go.
– I have had the pleasure of hanging out with Steven a few times since we are in the same state. He is the leader of his team. He is a thrift store model, a member of the exclusive Fanny Pack Club, and loves roller coasters.
Lindsay Short – She is in the same boat as Steven.
– Lindsay is adorable! She is also the leader of her team. She is a sporty, city girl and I am excited to get to know her more.
Ashley Huber – This is one of my teammates who is still below the launch deadline as well.
– I am stoked to spend the next year doing ministry with this girl. She has a great heart and an obedient spirit. And, she can drive a manual (which I think gives her a few extra points).
Kim Labat – She has $8664.85 to go to be fully funded.
– Girl is a junk food-aholic! She is from Minnesota and has the accent to prove it! I can’t wait to see all that God has for Kim and am excited to get to know her better.
Allison Prysiazny – She needs $2200.00 by the launch deadline.
– Oh Allison. This girl is CRAZY! I had the pleasure of having her stay with me before training camp and I absolutely love her. She is on fire for the Lord and has a beautiful boldness about her.
Olivia Gill – She has $8676.00 to go to be fully funded
– This girl is from California and is humble and sweet. She is so easy to be around and makes everyone comfortable.
Benjamin Swain – Has $7000.00 to go to be fully funded
– Benjamin also stayed with my family before training camp. This dude is prepared! He has the first aid kit of all first aid kits. He can sing his pants off and everyone should ask him to tell you the Cajun version of The Night Before Christmas.
Amanda Dorough – This is another of my teammates. She also has $7000.00 to go to be fully funded.
– Amanda is a graphic designer and loves taking pictures and making videos. She also has an amazing since of direction which is going to come in handy on our team.
Nathan Dickens – He needs $9000.00 to be fully funded.
– Nathan will make you laugh out loud every time! He is the leader of his team and has a strong and humble spirit. It seems he is an expert in everything outdoors which will be a valuable asset this coming year.
Glenn Pickens – He needs $8000.00 to be fully funded.
– Glenn is
also local to the ATL so I have been able to hang out and get to know
him a little bit. He is ridiculous! Glenn takes a minute to open up but
once he does he is a little crazy. He can dance… and does so in the
car which provides great entertainment. He is also a little bit of a
germaphobe (you can pray for him this year). But seriously, Glenn is a
gentleman with a heart for God.
also local to the ATL so I have been able to hang out and get to know
him a little bit. He is ridiculous! Glenn takes a minute to open up but
once he does he is a little crazy. He can dance… and does so in the
car which provides great entertainment. He is also a little bit of a
germaphobe (you can pray for him this year). But seriously, Glenn is a
gentleman with a heart for God.
Ashley Caple – She needs $1,500.00 more to meet the launch deadline.
– Ashley is stinkin cute! I had the pleasure of watching her minister to some women in Chattanooga, TN through encouragement and prayer and I know those women were blessed by her. She is passionate and is going to change the lives of many this year.
Cory and Jessie German – They still need $14,000.00 to be fully funded.
– Cory and Jessie are one of our 3 married couples on the team. I have been blessed to get to know Jessie and her story, she is a beautiful, strong woman of God. Cory is a great ultimate frisbee player, not to mention an obedient man of God.
Karaline Chennault – She needs $9300.00 to be fully funded!
– Karaline is a sweetheart with super great curly hair! She was involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA) which I think is pretty cool! Her heart is so open to God and what He is going to do this year. She will be blessed for her faith!
Sean Kelly – He needs to have $3720.00 more in his account by July 10th.
– Sean… where do I begin? He is Irish. I’m sure I have most of you there. He will be a Knight one day, for reals! He is so funny and is coming to visit GA before we leave so some of you may get to meet him!!! But most importantly, He is in love with Jesus and is stoked to spread His name to the nations.
Samantha Owens – She needs $4500.00 to be fully funded.
– Sam sam sam. I LOVE this girl! She is from St. Louis, MO and has become a great friend over the past 7 months. This girl is head over heals for Jesus! She has already taught me so much and I know that she is going to bless people all over the world just like she has blessed me.
Jenna Kehril – $6000.00 more and she too will be fully funded!
– This chick is cool! She worked in LA on the set of Criminal Minds… true story, she is a great hiking buddy, and she is great to talk to. Jenna is no doubt going to do great things this year and the Lord is going to do great things in her too!
Lauren Ricks – Lauren needs $7000.00 to be fully funded.
– Lauren refers to herself as ‘the awkward missionary’ … I think maybe she is saying what the rest of us feel. Fun fact: she was Miss. Emmanuel College… that’s right folks, we have a real beauty queen in our midst! And if I’m not mistaken I believe she was recently accepted to medical school starting right after the race! Go Lauren!!!
Kelly Mulderig – She has $8500.00 to go to be fully funded!
– Kelly Kelly Kelly. This girl is awesome! At training camp Kelly and I became good friends and I am so grateful to have her in my life. She is incredibly thoughtful and kind and is going to be such an encouragement to her team, our squad, and all of the people she ministers to! I’m stoked to see what God does in Kelly’s life this year!
Jamie Ham – Needs $7100 to be fully funded.
– Jamie is someone I have not had the pleasure of getting to know yet. But… I have read her blogs and seen her in action at training camp. And although she is quiet, she has a beautiful voice and a humble strength. Jamie wants to glorify God with all that she is and I know that she will do that in abundance this year!
***Our next deadline, the “launch deadline” is on Tuesday, June 21st!
Thank you all for your willingness to help and for being a part of what God is doing!
Many Blessings,
Kim
~Be on the look out for a blog about my team and experiences at training camp!
