Help FRC Team 980 ThunderBots make an impact!
This fundraiser is organized by Team980
Fundraiser goal
$3,570 of $5,000 raised
71% completed. Raised by 33 donors
About
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 980 ThunderBots is a 501(c)(3) public charity and competitive robotics team with the mission of inspiring young people to become science, technology, and business leaders.
Dedicated mentors and sponsors work with high school age students from Burbank Unified School District on a robotics challenge set by the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) organization in which we compete. Team 980 is also the perfect environment to develop important non-technical skills in logistics, marketing, graphic design, communications, finance and business practices. Ultimately, we encourage growth in creativity, problem-solving, strategy, leadership, initiative and teamwork.
Partnering with the BUSD NAF Academies, Team 980 is located in the STEAM lab at Burbank High School, welcoming students from both Burbank high schools as well as 8th graders from the middle schools. We provide real world experience in programming, electronics, machining, construction, mechanical design, business practices, and outreach. Any students with the passion to learn, a drive to create, and a competitive spirit are welcome to join.
What I’m Raising Money For
Running a successful FRC program isn't cheap. All of our mentors are volunteers, but materials and specialized components cost money, as do CAD computers for our Robot Design group and tools of all sizes for our Fabrication and Assembly areas. Your contribution will help us design and build the best possible competition robot while training our students in the fundamentals of Robotics.
Why You Should Give
In the past, Team 980 has relied on corporate sponsors for the majority of our revenue, but those sponsorships are no longer adequate to cover all our expenses. With this campaign, we are asking our students to share with their family and friends why being on Team 980 is important to them and how it will help them achieve their future goals.
Top team members
Team members
Sponsorship levels
$2,500
Lightning
Team 980 Pin, Pen, Mug, Shirt, your Name in our printed materials and on our Team Shirts as Sponsor and your name/logo on our website and Competition Robot.
$1,000
Thunder
Team 980 Pin, Pen, Mug, Shirt, your Name in our printed materials and on our Team Shirts as Sponsor.
$500
Platinum
Team 980 Pin, Pen, Mug, Shirt and your name in our printed materials.
$100
Gold
Team 980 Pin, Pen, Mug, Shirt
$50
Silver
Team 980 Pin, Pen, Mug
$25
Bronze
Team 980 Pin and Pen
Activity and updates
December 20, 2023
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David Masselink gave $100.00
Supporting Team 980
December 19, 2023
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Phillis Wong gave $100.00
December 18, 2023
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Mahmood Ahmad gave $100.00
To support my son’s engineering endeavors.
December 16, 2023
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Team 980 donations
Update from Zain Ahmad
Hello, I was hoping that you could donate to my robotics team. We are raising money for our upcoming competition and it means a lot for me. At my time there, I was able to learn more about the engineering field and gain friendships with people with similar aspiration. So if you could donate any amount, I would appreciate it. Sincerely, Zain Ahmad
December 15, 2023
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Joseph A DeOliveira gave $100.00
December 14, 2023
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Ghaman family gave $200.00
This is such a great program
December 4, 2023
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Anonymous gave $100.00
December 3, 2023
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Ariene and Johan gave $100.00
We love Zoe ❤️
November 25, 2023
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Irina gave $50.00
Good job Anthony!
November 23, 2023
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Bob & Elizabeth Homier gave $100.00
Thunderbots Rock!
November 21, 2023
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Christopher Slaughter gave $50.00
November 13, 2023
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Team 980 Robotics Fundraiser
Update from peacefulhaven
Good afternoon, As a member of Burbank Team 980 Robotics, I sincerely need your help. For the past 20 years, Team 980 Robotics has provided Burbank youth with unique opportunities to immerse themselves in STEM that no classroom can match. Through Team 980, Burbank students have gained priceless experience in growing fields like robotics, computer science, CAD design, and mechanical engineering. Team 980 students have attended top-ranked schools like UC Berkeley. And most of all, these students have created a tight-knit community unlike any other. But that's all in danger of disappearing. Burbank is by no means an "underprivileged neighborhood", but it could definitely place more focus on STEM. Outside of Team 980, the only STEM resources available are courses at school. And we all know how homework and tests can be a drag. Besides that, Team 980 is the only outlet for students to meaningfully explore STEM. But in this community, our funding is limited. That's why we need the community, those who see value in our peculiar creations, to open their hearts and donate. Even the smallest donation can change the direction of a student's life for the better. Thank you.
November 12, 2023
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Pinky R. gave $25.00
We must support our precious DnD nerdlings~
October 18, 2023
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Anonymous gave $250.00
October 16, 2023
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Carrie Wang gave $350.00
Support FRC Team 980, and future engineers
October 14, 2023
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David E Brinza gave $50.00
Let's get this fundraiser rolling!!