[Adam Shapiro]

One of the things that I have always loved about FIRST is that it is the only sporting event (if I might call it that) that I can think of that is sustained much more by the players, both current and retired, than by the spectators. That isn't to say that FIRST doesn't have a cult following of spectators and extremely devoted volunteers and family members. Not only is FIRST built upon and maintained by the students involved in it, it is the only organization of this nature that I can think of in which the sponsors who gratiously provide for it care more about the growth of the players than the publicity they might receive by generously donating.

I know many will agree that they have been deeply effected by their experiences with FIRST, and plan to continue their involvement for many years to come. FIRST robotics is not just a game, it's a way of life.