Support Wayland Wildcats #6090

We are seeking financial support for our High School FIRST Robotics team to attend the world competition in Houston, Texas from April 20-23, 2023. As you may know, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an organization that aims to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through robotics competitions.

Our robotics team, the Wayland Wildcats #6090, has had an outstanding season this year. In addition to performing well and making it to the playoffs in both district events we participated in, we were also awarded the Industrial Design Award and the Autonomous Award. We are very proud to say that we have won the State Championship for Michigan and have earned a spot in the World Competition in Houston, Texas. This is a significant achievement for our team and our school community.

However, attending the world competition is a costly endeavor. The registration fee alone is several thousand dollars, and we also need to cover travel expenses, lodging, and meals for the entire team. We estimate that the total cost will be around $25,000. Unfortunately, our team does not have the necessary funds to cover these expenses, and we are reaching out to potential funders to help us make this trip a reality.

Attending the World Competition would be an incredible experience for our team members. They would have the opportunity to meet and compete against other talented students from around the world, learn from experts in the field of robotics, and gain valuable skills that will help them succeed in their future careers. Furthermore, this experience would be a source of pride and motivation for our entire school community.

We hope that you will consider supporting our robotics team by providing financial assistance to cover the costs of attending the World Competition in Houston. Any contribution, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated. We are happy to provide additional information about our team and our goals if needed. Thank you for your time and consideration.