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<div>Help Our Team Compete at the American Rocketry Challenge National Finals!
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<div><strong>Our Story</strong>
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<div>Five extraordinary cadets from our squadron in Hayward, California have accomplished something truly remarkable — they've earned a spot among the <strong>top 100 teams in the nation</strong> at the <strong>American Rocketry Challenge (ARC) National Finals</strong> in Washington, D.C., competing against a field of <strong>1,107 teams</strong> from across the country.
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<div>These dedicated high schoolers have poured countless hours into mastering the principles of engineering, physics, and rocketry, and their hard work has paid off in a way none of us anticipated. As volunteers, we are both astonished and incredibly proud of what this mighty little team has achieved.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Your Help</strong>
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<div>Up to this point, the costs of rockets, materials, and registration fees leading up to Nationals have been entirely self-funded by our adult volunteers — a small price to pay for providing these young people with a transformative educational experience. However, the expense of flying five cadets to and from Washington, D.C. for the National Finals is beyond what we can cover on our own, and the timeline to arrange travel is tight.
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<div><strong>What Your Donation Supports</strong>
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<div>Your generous contribution will go directly toward:
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<div>- ✈️ <strong>Round-trip airfare</strong> for five cadets from the San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.
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<div>- <strong>Lodging and ground transportation</strong> during the competition
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<div>- ️ <strong>Meals and incidentals</strong> for the duration of the trip
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<div><strong>Why It Matters</strong>
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<div>The American Rocketry Challenge is the world's largest student rocket competition, and reaching the National Finals is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these young scholars. This experience will deepen their understanding of STEM disciplines, expose them to a national stage of innovation, and inspire them to pursue careers in aerospace, engineering, and science.
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<div>These cadets have already demonstrated exceptional talent and determination. Now they just need the means to get there.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Every dollar counts. Whether you can contribute $10 or $1,000, your patronage directly invests in the educational future of five deserving young people. If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with your network — visibility is just as valuable.
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<div><strong>Thank you for believing in the next generation of innovators.</strong>
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