[Kims Robot]

Our rookie year we did a carwash that raised over $1,000... the key is advertising! Tell EVERYONE you know, call the newspapers, news stations, radio stations etc. Play up the story!! "Local Robotics Team WINS their way to Championships and needs YOUR help to send students there!" Tug at heartstrings a little!

We also charged our students and mentors some travel cost (mentors were optional, but I think everyone kicked in $50).

PTA's and Student Council's and sometimes even Board of Educations can have some extra funds kicking around that if you show how much you need the money, they often can help out. Every little bit adds up fast! 10 fundraisers/sponsors at $500 gives you all that you need!

You are VERY fortunate that you sponsor paid for the plane tickets, travel is usually more expensive for most teams than the registration.

Here is the thing, there is a lot of truth to the statement "Where there is a will there is a way". If you really WANT to go, you WILL find a way to raise the $$.

Congrats & Good Luck!