# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join FUNducation to explore our mission and programs, while fueling our 2026 Giving Challenge goals! 

We’re bringing our community together in Sarasota for a full day of in-person experiences as part of the 2026 Giving Challenge, a 24-hour online giving event hosted by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and strengthened by The Patterson Foundation.

🤖 Don’t miss our special guest: Boston Dynamics with Spot robot on site! Experience cutting-edge robotics in action and see how technology is shaping the future of STEAM education.


How to Get Involved: 

📍 In-Person | Join us on-site for a series of experiences.

Meet & Greet with Boston Dynamics & Spot Robot (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM): Professionals are invited to join FUNducation for an open house style event to meet representatives from Boston Dynamics, learn about robotics in different sectors, and see Spot in action.

See Spot Run (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Students are invited to join FUNducation to learn about the Spot robot. Invite Only. 

Brews & Bots (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM): Enjoy soulful vibes, lite bites and libations to learn about FUNducation's mission and programs.

📱Online | Not able to join us in person? You can still make an impact. Make a donation during the 24-hour period to be eligible for the 1:1 match (up to $100 per unique donor).


🔗Register here: https://forms.gle/yRNN2w8hkfFuQAfj6 

Full STEAM ahead!

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FUNducation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to expose, engage, and inspire youth through hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. Through immersive programming and real-world applications, we’re helping students explore pathways into innovation-driven careers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/2026-giving-challenge-funducation-community-event/200029941799429
- **Event Categories**: contests, nonprofit, meetups, it, art, virtual, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
- **lat**: 27.376834835963
- **long**: -82.429745309111
- **full address**: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7098 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240-4800, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, 7098 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL 34240-4800, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event?
  - **A:** 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event is organized by FUNducation Inc.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sarasota, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Giving Challenge: FUNducation Community Event sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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