Kalispell, Montana girls robotics team qualifies for worlds, launches community fundraising effort

An all-female robotics team from Kalispell has earned a spot at the World Championship in Houston, but they need help getting there.

“I went to the world championships last year, and I am so excited to go back and do it again,” said Dennis Dortch, RoboScout Squad coach and mentor.

But there is one roadblock in the way – the need to raise $27,000 in nine weeks for the trip.

“We’re estimating this trip will be somewhere between 28 to 27 thousand dollars to get the team and all the equipment and everything to and from Houston and to be there for the week for the competition,” said Krista Nunnally, RoboScout Squad coach.

The team immediately turned to the Flathead Valley for support, which has so far helped raise around $4,500.

Donations can be made through the team’s GoFundMe account, checks and business sponsorships.