Hey, all! I am here today to update you on how my fundraising is going, and another important opportunity to partner with me!
So far, I have raised $8,788! God is so good! I have been so blessed by your prayers and giving! So thank you all so much for that!
However, the fundraising journey is not over yet, so there is still ample opportunity to jump in and help me! (and get tax deductions for next year:) )
As of today, I still have $5,017 to raise! I also have a bunch of gear that I need to be able to go on my trip!
For the gear(cache if you will) , if there is anything you have sitting in your garage (in that garage sale pile) that you think I might be able to use, email me! Or if you want to donate a piece of gear, I would be so thankful! Here is a list of the things that I will need for my trip:
1. A light two person tent. (Hopefully under 5 lbs)
2. A light sleeping bag (Able to withstand 30 degrees)
3. A sleeping pad (Big Agnes Air Core)
4. A compression pillow
5. A quick dry camping towel (REI size XL)
6. Compression bags (For clothing. Eagle Creek Packing cubes: two large and one medium)
7. Compression sacks (For sleeping bag)
8. Collapsible bowl, mug, and spork
9. Kindle
10. Digital camera
11. Adapter for overseas outlets (Europe, Philippines, South Africa)
12. Lifestraw and/or Steripen
13. Airporter
14. Backpacking backpack (Osprey 65-75 L backpack)
There are a few other things that I may end up needing, but these are the big ones!!! I would also treasure any other travel tips and tricks some of you may have experience with! If you have any questions or concerns about any of my fundraising, packing, or trip, let me know! I would ask you to continue to pray for me as I prepare to leave, as I leave, and while I am on my trip.
