DONATE
The first is financial contributions to our cause Hopecam.
Every penny raised in this area will go directly to this program.
DONATE TO OUR CAUSE
To make a contribution to our cause, Hopecam, please click on the Donate to Hopecam link below.
Donate to Hopecam
DONATE TO OUR TEAM
To make a monetary contribution to our team, TEAM RED DRAGON, please click on the Donate button below. All donations will go towards the operating expenses of the race.

You may also donate by check to: Michael Davies-Hughes RAAM
PO Box 730, Bayside, CA 95524
In-Kind Contributions
If you wish to make an In-Kind contribution please contact us at:
inkindcontributions@michaelsraam.com
A list of items that we need for the race is listed below.
RAAM Operating Expenses
The following table represents approximate costs associated with my Race Across America. These expenses include only those associated with the race itself, and do not include costs of practice/training races/rides.
Donations for the operating expenses may be monetary or “in-kind.” If you wish to make an “in-kind” contribution, please email us at: inkindcontributions@michaelsraam.com
Item | Cost | Current Status | Notes |
RAAM Entry Fee | $3,100 | Paid by racer | |
Pre-race Rental House in Oceanside for racer and crew | $1,550 | Paid by racer | |
Crew (9) transportation to race and related costs | $1,000 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Pre-race dinner | $400 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Food for crew and racer during race (12 days) | $3,000 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Racer supplies (including riding clothing and safety equipment but not including bikes) | $2,500 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Crew supplies (including required safety equipment in vehicle, communication devices, and navigation) | $1,200 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Rental vans fee (2) | $1,000 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
RVs | N/A | Supplied by racer and crew | |
Fuel Costs (RVs and rental vans) from Oceanside to Annapolis | $2,700 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Bicycle (racer will need 3 but already has 2) | $5,000 (1) | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Awards banquet extra tickets for crew | $250 | Needing sponsor/donor | |
Return travel costs for racer and crew | $3,500 | Paid by racer and crew | |
Total Cost | $25,200 |