Author: Adventures

She raised $80,000… and didn’t do a fundraiser!

Today you are going to hear from Alexandra Squyres. Before she first did the World Race in July 2010, she worked with another support-based missions organization in the US. She then returned to the field as a Squad Leader for the World Race for another 5 months. When asked about her best fundraiser ever, she said, “I’ve never done a fundraiser.” She shares why below. Garage Sale Car Wash Threads of Hope Support Dinners Selling your Art Work Selling a Kidney (Illegal, who knew?) All great ideas BUT I didn’t use any of them.   I worked Stateside with another...

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Say Cheese!

Here is what we need to see as your Adventures Profile Picture: a recent photo head and shoulders close up pretty smile straight on in focus (avoid blurry or faded pics)   The photos below are great examples of what we are looking for.                                               If you can’t find a good one on Facebook, then grab your iphone and a friend, or your friend’s...

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Passport Upload

TO DO: Get your passport (if you don’t have one already or your current one will expire before June of 2017) and upload the info to your profile.         If you do not have a passport yet go to your local post office, or click the link below:   http://travel.state.gov/passport/     Important Dates to know:   Final Day to Apply for Passport (Normal Shipping) – May 1, 2016 Final Day to Apply for Passport (Expedited Shipping) – June 1, 2016 Deadline for Passport Info Uploaded to profile – July 1, 2016...

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Medical Info

Deathly allergic to eggs or taking regular medication?     We need to know! Please go to your profile and answer several questions about your medical status. Click the “Medical” section that is under the “MY MOBILIZATION INFO” tab.  Once there, please answer the questions by entering in the appropriate information in each box.   PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A BOX EMPTY If the questions DO NOT apply to you simply enter “N/A”  in the box. This is important because it shows that you have read and understood the questions.    ...

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