I have said goodbye to my job and moved away from Missoula. This week I will be leaving for training in Texas which will be my first baby step toward leaving my comfort zone. With a little over a month before I head to Africa, in addition to figuring out how to suspend my auto insurance, freeze my credit accounts, and cancel my netflix subscription, I really need to start fundraising…

Being dropped into African country without knowing a soul will be tough but as a previously independent young professional approaching my friends and family to help financially support me on this amazing opportunity is a different kind of uncomfortable.

The reality of the situation is that my position with Mercy Ships is a volunteer position and in addition to traveling expenses, health insurance, etc. there are fees associated with living on board.  All together these expenses add up and if you go to my crowdfunding page you can see my goal is to raise $14,000.  This is an estimate to cover all of my expenses during my (~15 months) with Mercy Ships.

If you feel led to support me financially the easiest way is thru my Mercy Ships crowdfunding page. You can get there by clicking “Support my Journey” located in the blog menu. On the crowdfunding page you can make donations, track my progress, and learn more about the Mercy Ships organization.

If you would like support me via check you can send checks to:

Mercy Ships
PO Box 1930
Lindale, TX 75771

Checks should be made payable to “Mercy Ships” with my name the designation code #5196 listed in the memo.

Over the next few weeks I will be following up with my family and friends who have expressed interest in partnering with me in my work with Mercy Ships.

If you would like learn more please do not hesitate to contact me via the link in the blog menu.

As my departure approaches I am developing a healthy amount of nervousness. At the same time that nervousness is balanced by a growing excitement to both take part and witness the transformational impact of the Mercy Ships organization. Thank you all for your continued support through finances as well as thoughts & prayers.

God Bless!