** Update on my mission trip with Adventures in Missions next fall!
Fundraising is a huge feat and I am still at a slow start, but I am learning that one of the best ways to go about this is to be real, authentic, and open with the people who are choosing to join in on this journey with me. Side note: even though financial support is great, needed, and so appreciated, the best support I will carry with me all the way through this 9-month trek is the emotional and spiritual support. So this is where I am at with fundraising: If you visit my World Race blog and see the fundraising progress bar that is $736 that I had remaining from my recent trip to Haiti earlier this year. The other $757 came out of my personal savings that I am devoting to the World Race. My mom and I sat down recently, and after praying, brainstorming, and really considering how to go about raising this money, we decided that I will continue ongoing fundraisers (recycling, multiple garage sales, small jobs along the way, etc), I will plan 1-2 fun events (concert, breakfast event, dinner event, etc), and among the most important is I will be saving a significant amount ($3,000-$4,000). My heart behind saving my own money for this is to let my other supporters know that while I am relying on generous, supportive, and giving people to partner along with me, I also want to let them know that the World Race is something I am willing to financially work towards. I feel so honored and grateful to God to have had this opportunity set before me, and always always love and appreciate the support along the way.
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June 2017
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