Thank you, supporters! You guys are such a blessing and have helped me get where I am today!
I raised a total of $15,800 in the matter of 6 months and that’s all thanks to y’all.
This is how I got here:
I found out April 30th that I got accepted to the race. I had no idea how I was gonna make the deadline of the first few dates because I applied later than most.
It took me a couple months as well to decide if this was what I absolutely wanted to do or if I wanted to go to college. I told myself this is where I need to be. I needed a break from school, wanted to leave an impact on people, and craved working with kids. What better way to do it then a gap year program? It has children’s ministry and being able to plant seeds all around the world for Gods good works to happen.
So after officially deciding that I was going, I started fundraising. I sent out letters to all of my extended family members, friends of family, and friends parents. I also got a bunch of graduation money that all went towards my mission fund. Plus, my mission trip my junior year got canceled because of COVID-19 and I got all of the money back, so that was a huge help at first.
I needed $9,000 by the beginning of June so I could come to boot camp… and I got it right before. The next two months I was still getting donations in the mail before training camp. I started training camp with $10,800 dollars and I still had a long way to go before the ending goal. I came to training camp scared because most people were fully funded and I had no idea how I was going to do it away from home. We had days during training camp though specifically set aside for fundraising which was very helpful. I called my great aunt, cousin, and my other great aunt and they each gave $1000. That got me to $13,800. Then I called one more supporter and he gave $500. Then, I also did two more fundraisers; one on social media that got me $200 (that was adopt a bubble) and my friend said if I get fully funded by my birthday, she’d cut her hair into bangs for me. I had to get $600 in 4 days. I got $200 from my aunt and $200 towards my friend cutting bangs but still had $200 left. Generously, my dads friend from high school covered it!
Once again thank you for all of your support during this fundraising journey. I encourage you to keep reading my blogs to see the updates from my trip!
Love reading your updates! Keep us updated on your journey and many prayers for you ! Blessings to you and your team on your next journey into another country! Can’t wait to hear about your host family, your mission, your experiences!
Congratulations on getting your funding – very resourceful. Drink up everyday and every experience you have- I heard a saying recently and thought of you ( I used to work with Linda) it said something to the effect of “no one ever wishes they’d travelled less! I’ve done some travelling but definitely wish (and hope to ) travel more. Have a wonderful time and a blessed life! God bless you and watch over you in your travels Savanna!
This is a journey marker in the story of God’s faithfulness. Set up “12 stones from the Jordan river” in your memory and don’t forget it.
Step out and be bold daughter of The King.