[FIRSTgirl675]

If you are trying to send people and are trying to keep costs down to the students, I would think about sending the 7 or 8 people that need to go instead of the entire team. Yes, the entire team will not be there, but it is a cheaper alternative for the team. Also, if you send only the people that are needed, the team can focus on raising enough funds for a smaller group, making the challenge seem more manageable.

One way to obtain the funds it to have students on the team go out and try to collect (if it is a larger team) $200 each in donations. $20 from Grandma and Grandpa, another $50 from Aunt Jill, $30 from Uncle Sam. It adds up quick. If students ask for smaller donations from more people, they're more likely to be able to get the funds to be able to go. Hope you are able to make it to Atlanta!