[Williane]

Here are some ideas we used before:

-You should call you local paper. They can interview your team and write an article about your situation. It helped us in our rookie year. We got donations and it was easier to contact companies - bring a copy of the paper to show them.

-Even though you said you talked to all companies, remember that it is much easier to get a donation from a small company than the big ones. It doesn't need to be high tech. Try local banks, insurance companies, rotary club, auto shop, auto dealers, etc.

-We also write an "official letter" and ask our parents to send by email to their friends.

Make a list explaining why you need the funds. Some people may prefer to give you the part/product you need than give funds. It works the same way. Usually they don't want to make donations for traveling.

Good Luck!