Meet “The Porta-Botz!” high school robotics team “Big Brained” - Anais, Aadoryin, Jacklyn, Trevor, and Jimmy. They’ve earned the privilege to represent the Portage, IN community at the VEX World Robotics Championships in Dallas, TX. on April 24th through 27th.
Since last August this determined crew has logged long hours after school and taken several red-eye bus rides to weekend tournaments with dreams of making it big! They, along with their program teammates, produced 13 tournament trophies, 8 State berths, 2 National invitations, and now a World’s qualification. Such large-scale opportunities and success comes with a price tag.
The robotics program did an amazing job of making community connections and fund-raising. They generated the finances to pay for 11 robotic teams, registration fees, numerous tournament entry fees, expensive equipment, team apparel, travel accommodations, and meals. With funds exhausted, “Big Brained” needs your assistance.
VEX Worlds is the largest Robotics event in the World featuring thousands of robotic teams from numerous countries. The multicultural event has a hefty price tag. To reduce costs, the Robotics Booster Club has paid the $1800 entry fee and families have purchased the flights. Lodging, ground transportation, and meals remain. With your assistance, World dreams will come true!
All donations are a direct investment in kids. 100% of the funds generated here go directly to the students.
Robotics is more than building, programming, and competing. Robotics develops skills for life including collaboration, communication, time management, planning, organization, creativity, problem-solving, persistence, and resiliency. That is why the program’s mission statement is “Changing Lives, One Robot at a Time!” Help change the lives of team “Big-Brained”.
This fundraiser is hosted by the Robotics Boosters Club, Inc., committed to promoting Robotics and STEM education and financially supporting “The Porta-Botz!”.
A large banner for the World Championships is being made to recognize all “Go Fund Me” donors. Consider giving at your level of comfort. And, please “share” our campaign to help spread the word.
Thanks for your generous support! The “Porta-Botz!” hope to make you proud!
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