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Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery
A small setback? Since when is losing the single biggest sponsor of a program a small setback? Since when is losing a sponsor who funds hundreds of teams, including over 100 rookies each season, a small setback?
IF NASA really is stopping sponsoring FIRST, it is not a "small setback." It is a truly monumental blow to the program.
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While I'm at the conclusion that FIRST probably won't be losing any (or much) funding, I have to agree with Lil' Lavery. Let's say that they were to actually cut their FIRST support. That's a crapton of money, countless mentors, and significant funding for some regionals. It would cripple much of the program, and definitely stunt growth.