The Cone Issue #8 Winter 2016 | Page 67

How did you become connected with the team? I became connected with team NepAllin through Travis Van Winkle.   What made you feel like this was the thing you wanted to do to give back to the world? Honestly, it simply felt like the right thing to do and the right time to do it.   What are you most looking forward to on the journey? What I'm most looking forward to on the journey is connecting with the children of Nepal.  What do you think will be the most challenging for you while you’re in Nepal? I think the most challenging part while in Nepal will be witnessing just how much that community, that country, is in need.   Rob Kirkland In this age with so many crowd-sourcing campaigns - how has fundraising for the team been going from your end? Fund raising for the team has been going well.  Finding new ways to reach donors has broadened my own insight in the cause, and connected me with some inspiring souls.  I know you haven’t actually gone, but do you think you would suggest this for others to do? If so, Why? And what has been the best part so far? The best part so far has been connecting with individuals that truly want to make a difference beyond lip service, by giving of their time and resources.    What will your motto be for this trip? "If not now, when?"  67 THE CONE - ISSUE #8 - WINTER 2016