Fund the Run to Regionals: 2-Week Sprint for Teams 3734 & 6832

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By Iron Giant 3734 and Iron Reign 6832

Teams 3734 and 6832 holding robots and trophies

We advanced — now we need parts immediately to keep improving.

We are 3734 Iron Giant and 6832 Iron Reign from Townview. We just advanced at our league tournament and earned major awards (Design + Reach). We have two advancement events in the next two weekends — real opportunities to reach Regionals (and beyond).

Fundraising goal: $2,500 this week so we can place parts orders and build upgrades in time.

Donate (PayPal) Donate (Tax-Deductible 501(c)(3))

What your donation buys right now:

  • $50 = 1 motor (robots can use up to 8 motors)
  • $65 = 1 new battery (we urgently need fresh batteries)
  • $150 = sensors / electronics / hardware
  • $500 = turret time!
  • $1,000 = chassis replacement

Quick math: if 25 people give $100, we hit $2,500 and place the orders. Major donors make this easier and faster!

Why this is urgent: We can fabricate upgrades quickly (CNC machining + engineering 3D printing), but our parts budget is depleted and grant funding didn't come through this year. Donations this week directly translate into on-robot improvements before the next qualifier.

Proof we execute (design speed, performance gains, and community impact)

Iron Reign rapid prototype: launcher concepts in 2 days
Iron Reign moves fast. We validated launcher directions within days.
Iron Reign prototypes become real designs fast
Experiments and donations become real upgrades quickly.
Iron Reign scoring breakdown and match plan
Upgrades = points. Our match plan is measurable: auton + teleop cycles + endgame. We're funding parts to increase cycle rate and consistency.
Iron Reign custom parts count and fabrication proof
Real engineering. Our robot includes extensive custom fabrication — we have the capability, we need the components and materials.
Iron Giant outreach impact metrics
Community impact. Iron Giant's STEM outreach reached over 1,200+ people this season — your support helps grow STEM beyond our team.
Iron Giant cycle time improvements over the season
Execution + discipline. Driver practice and iteration reduced cycle times dramatically — funding helps us take the next step quickly.

Thank you for helping students build real engineering skills — and for keeping our season alive!

Date | February 8, 2026