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Keep the Gears Turning

Inspire Tomorrow’s Innovators.

🚀 Holy Gears Donation Levels

$10 – Spark a Gear
⚙️ Your gift keeps our gears moving with screws, bolts, and wiring.
💌 Thank-you shoutout on our team’s social media.

$25 – Power the Robot
🔋 Helps us buy batteries, tools, and spare parts.
💌 Social media thanks + your name listed on our website donor wall.

$50 – Build the Frame
🛠️ Supports team uniforms, safety gear, or robot structure pieces.
💌 Website donor wall + thank-you card signed by the team.

$100 – Fuel Innovation
💡 Covers tournament registration fees and practice field elements.
💌 All above + your name/logo on our pit display board at competitions.

$250 – Drive the Competition
🚙 Contributes to tournament travel, hotels, and competition costs.
💌 All above + featured recognition in our event programs and newsletters.

$500 – Inspire the Future
🌟 Funds a full robot subsystem or major outreach event.
💌 All above + your name/logo on our team banner and robot, shown at competitions.

3% Cover the Fee

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

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Another powerful way to give is by sharing your time and talents. The Holy Gears are always looking for mentors who can bring something extra to the team — whether it’s engineering, coding, design, project management, or just a passion for encouraging students.

You don’t need to be a robotics expert — just someone willing to guide, inspire, and learn alongside our kids. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference!

🤝 Volunteer as a Mentor

Another powerful way to give is by sharing your time and talents. The Holy Gears are always looking for mentors who can bring something extra to the team — whether it’s engineering, coding, design, project management, or just a passion for encouraging students.

You don’t need to be a robotics expert — just someone willing to guide, inspire, and learn alongside our kids. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference!

Why give?

  • Invest in the Future

    When you give, you’re investing in students who will become tomorrow’s innovators, engineers, and leaders. Every donation helps us put tools, technology, and real-world experiences into their hands.

  • Support Local STEM

    All Saints Catholic School is the only school within 50 miles offering a dedicated STEM program for grades 1–8. Your gift ensures Alpena kids don’t miss out on opportunities kids in bigger cities take for granted.

  • Build Character and Confidence

    Robotics isn’t just about coding and gears. It’s about teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and leadership. Your support builds students who are ready to face challenges in every part of life.

  • Create Access for All

    We believe every student deserves the chance to explore STEM — regardless of background. Donations help cover supplies, travel, and competition fees so no child is left on the sidelines.

  • Strengthen Our Community

    Every time the Holy Gears step onto a competition field, they’re representing Alpena. Your support lifts our whole community, showing the world what small-town students can achieve when given big opportunities.

  • Fuel the Mission

    From LEGO robots at summer camp to full-size competition robots, every step costs money — kits, parts, tools, travel, and more. Your gift directly fuels the mission and keeps the gears turning.

 FAQs

  • Every dollar goes directly to supporting the Holy Gears robotics program. That includes building robots, mentoring students, and competing in regional and state tournaments.

  • Our largest costs are robot parts, tools, and technology (motors, sensors, controllers). We also budget for registration fees, uniforms, and travel to competitions.

  • A single season can cost $8,000–$10,000, depending on competition travel and equipment upgrades. That’s why donations are so important to keep the program sustainable.

  • Yes. 100% of your donation supports students here in Alpena — from grade school trainees to our FTC middle school team.