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Bayanihan to Houston: Your Support Sends Us to the Global Stage.
For the first time in our program’s history, the Balikbayan Bots have qualified for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) World Championships in Houston, Texas!
This isn't just a field trip; it is the "Olympics of Technology." Out of thousands of teams worldwide, only the top 600 are invited. A spot at the World Championship cannot be bought—it must be earned through rigorous engineering, strategic gameplay, and elite teamwork.
History in the Making
This season has been a year of "firsts" for our students. In addition to punching our ticket to Worlds, the Balikbayan Bots took home our first-ever Imagery Award. This prestigious honor celebrates excellence in visual aesthetic, engineering integration, and the overall "brand" of the team. It proves that our students aren't just great builders—they are world-class communicators and designers.
Why We Need Your Help
Success brings a new challenge: The cost of competing on the global stage. Because this is our first time qualifying, we are starting our fundraising from scratch to ensure that every student on the team can attend, regardless of their financial situation.
We need to raise $15,000 in record time to cover:
Flights: Round-trip airfare for our qualifying students and dedicated mentors.
Lodging: Hotel accommodations for the duration of the multi-day tournament.
Meals: Fuel for our team as they compete in 10+ hour championship days.
The Impact of Your Gift
When you donate to the Balikbayan Bots, you are investing in the next generation of Filipino-American and Las Vegas engineers, programmers, and community leaders. You are showing these students that when they work hard and break barriers, their community will stand behind them.
How you can support:
Pit Crew ($50): Help keep the team fueled and ready to go.
The Mechanic ($100): Helps offset the cost of transporting our robot and tools to Houston.
Kapwa Circle ($250): Covers one night of hotel lodging for 3 students.
The Bayanihan Brigade ($500+): Directly funds a student’s round-trip flight.
Join the Journey
Follow our progress and see the impact of your donation on our Instagram and Facebook. We will be posting live updates, photos, and results directly from the championship floor in Houston.
Help us show the world what the Balikbayan Bots can do. Donate today and share our story!
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