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Mr. Nixon from Gastonia, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Champions: Football & Softball Support for Student-Athletes

Help me give my students essential football and softball equipment and supplies to ensure they can safely participate, build skills, and fully engage in a positive and competitive athletic experience.

Mr. Nixon W.P. Grier Middle School

Gastonia, NC Grades 6-8

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Our football and softball programs play a vital role in shaping the character, discipline, and teamwork of our student-athletes at GMS. Many of our students come from families with limited resources, and they often lack access to the proper equipment needed to safely and confidently participate in athletics.

This project seeks support to provide essential equipment and gear for both football and softball, including practice equipment, training tools, and basic athletic supplies.

These items will help ensure our athletes can train effectively, reduce the risk of injury, and build the skills necessary to succeed both on and off the field.

Participation in athletics teaches responsibility, perseverance, and leadership. By supporting this project, you are not only helping us meet the physical needs of our teams but also investing in the personal growth and success of our students. Your support will directly impact our athletes by creating a safe, structured, and motivating environment where they can thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

10 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Gastonia, NC
Grades 6-8
Gym & Fitness
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Sports & Exercise Equipment
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Nixon W.P. Grier Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gastonia, NC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

10 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

First Aid Only Plastic First Aid Kit, 50 People, 322 Pieces (91414) • Quill.com $65.13 2 $130.26

Easton Sports Easton Topaz Fast Pitch Softball Bat, Aluminum, 32 Inches/22 Ounces - Durability • School Specialty $74.92 1 $74.92

Gatorade 32 Oz Squeeze Water Sports Bottle - Value Pack of 6 - New Easy Grip Design for 2014 • Amazon Business $34.86 2 $69.72

Easton | Topaz Fastpitch Softball Bat | -10 Drop | 1 Pc. Alloy | Approved for All Fields • Amazon Business $69.39 1 $69.39

Gatorade Squeeze Bottle Holder (Holds 6 Bottles), Orange • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97

CHAMPRO Multi-Sport Athletic Compression Socks for Baseball, Softball, Football, Soccer & all other sports • Amazon Business $4.99 10 $49.90

Easton | Cyclone Fastpitch Softball Bat | Approved for All Fields | -10 Drop | 1 Pc. Aluminum • Amazon Business $34.32 1 $34.32

Rawlings | Sure Catch Series Youth Softball Glove | Sizes 10" - 12.5" | Multiple Styles • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98

Rawlings | Remix T-Ball & Youth Baseball/Softball Glove | Sizes 9" - 10.5" • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost			$550.45
Vendor shipping charges			$7.49
Sales tax			$42.94
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.26
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$639.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$112.79
Total project goal			$751.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$751.93
1 Donor			-$751.93
Donations toward project cost			-$639.14
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$112.79
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Building Champions: Football & Softball Support for Student-Athletes

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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