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 Have you seen this year’s FIRST Charity Auction?

| View this email in your browser FIRST® Tech Challenge Team Blast April 16, 2026 Hi , Here's some updates and news from FIRST® Tech Challenge. In this week's blast: 🤖 FIRST® Charity Auction FIRST® Charity Auction Have you seen this year’s FIRST® Charity Auction? Here’s your chance to pitch a future FIRST Tech Challenge game concept, sport a custom pair of FIRST sneakers, win a Mark Rober signed Phat Gus, and much more. Visit us at the Donation Station in Innovation Faire at FIRST Championship April 29 – May 1 or participate virtually now through auction close at 1:00 p.m. CT on Friday, May 1, 2026. Bid in support of the FIRST mission! What did you think of this week's blast? 👍 👎 FIRST & Season Information Blast Archive  Read the latest FIRST Newsletter Season Resources Local FIRST or Event Information Find your FIRST Partner Connect With Us Blog \| Facebook \| Team Support & Knowledge Base                        FIRST® A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization 200 Bedford Street Manchester, NH 03101 www.firstinspires.org  You received this email because you are subscribed to: Team Blasts \| FIRST Tech Challenge  Privacy Policy \| Update Email Preferences \| Unsubscribe |
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