For over 20 years, Ed O&rsquo;Connor was a passionate mentor of FIRST Robotics Team 101 STRIKER at Saint Patrick&rsquo;s High School. Robotics wasn&rsquo;t just a hobby for Ed&mdash;it was his way of inspiring students to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in themselves. Even in his later years, Ed&rsquo;s passion for robotics never faded. He passed away in 2023, but his impact lives on in the countless students he mentored, many of whom carried his lessons into their careers and lives. Unfortunately, Saint Patrick&rsquo;s no longer has a robotics team&mdash;but Ed&rsquo;s legacy deserves to continue. I&rsquo;m Michael Walsh, one of Ed&rsquo;s former students and fellow mentors. Today, I mentor FIRST Robotics Team 8352 &ndash; Code Gold, a Detroit-based high school team bringing STEM opportunities to underrepresented students. After speaking with Ed&rsquo;s wife, Leslie, we knew the best way to honor his memory was simple: get Ed back on a robot.Through the Ed O&rsquo;Connor Memorial Fund, every donation will go directly to supporting Team 8352&rsquo;s robot, competitions, and student experiences. This fundraiser is about carrying forward Ed&rsquo;s spirit&mdash;because it belongs on the competition field, inspiring the next generation of innovators. Every dollar goes directly to students&mdash;covering parts, tools, competition fees, travel, and safety gear. With your support, we can honor Ed&rsquo;s legacy and ensure more Detroit students have the same opportunities he dedicated his life to providing.

On behalf of the students of FIRST Robotics Team 8352 &ndash; Code Gold and the entire Ed O&rsquo;Connor community, we want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to the Ed O&rsquo;Connor Memorial Robotics Fund. For over 20 years, Ed inspired students through his passion for robotics and mentorship. With your support, his legacy will live on&mdash;fueling opportunities for Detroit students to design, build, and compete in robotics while learning teamwork, leadership, and innovation. After speaking with Ed&rsquo;s wife, Leslie, we knew the best way to honor his memory was simple: get Ed back on a robot. Thanks to your generosity, we are one step closer to making that vision a reality. Your donation doesn&rsquo;t just fund parts and competition fees&mdash;it opens doors for underrepresented students in STEM, ensuring that Ed&rsquo;s spirit continues to inspire the next generation of innovators. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for honoring Ed&rsquo;s memory and helping us carry his passion forward. Together, we are truly getting Ed back on a robot. With gratitude, Michael Walsh Former 101 Student &amp; Fellow Mentor

For over 20 years, Ed O’Connor was a passionate mentor of FIRST Robotics Team 101 STRIKER at Saint Patrick’s High School. Robotics wasn’t just a hobby for Ed—it was his way of inspiring students to dream bigger, work harder, and believe in themselves. Even in his later years, Ed’s passion for robotics never faded. He passed away in 2023, but his impact lives on in the countless students he mentored, many of whom carried his lessons into their careers and lives. Unfortunately, Saint Patrick’s no longer has a robotics team—but Ed’s legacy deserves to continue. I’m Michael Walsh, one of Ed’s former students and fellow mentors. Today, I mentor FIRST Robotics Team 8352 – Code Gold, a Detroit-based high school team bringing STEM opportunities to underrepresented students. After speaking with Ed’s wife, Leslie, we knew the best way to honor his memory was simple: get Ed back on a robot.Through the Ed O’Connor Memorial Fund, every donation will go directly to supporting Team 8352’s robot, competitions, and student experiences. This fundraiser is about carrying forward Ed’s spirit—because it belongs on the competition field, inspiring the next generation of innovators. Every dollar goes directly to students—covering parts, tools, competition fees, travel, and safety gear. With your support, we can honor Ed’s legacy and ensure more Detroit students have the same opportunities he dedicated his life to providing.

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