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Coach Thorb from Durham, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coach Thorb's classroom raised $4,902

Sports Saved My Life!

Help me give my students the materials needed to be successful, thanks in advance.

Coach Thorb Lowes Grove Middle School
Durham, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

I enjoy helping students to prepare for life. I have dedicated my life to help everyone. My goal is to build a wrestling program that will give the youth the tools to be successful. The opportunity for higher education while learning life lessons through hard work.

There are many hazards to overcome in a low income environment.

It's very difficult to help my student athletes without adequate supplies. Let's alleviate financial hardships. Help me encourage others to participate in after school activities. After school activities saved my life. I'm trying to save someone else Thanks in advance

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1 donor
Coach Thorb Lowes Grove Middle School Grades 9-12

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.

Durham, 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Athletic Connection Indoor AC Powered Multi-Portable Scoreboard - Adult • School Specialty $678.97 1 $678.97
Indoor Tabletop Scoreboard • Teachers' School Supply $613.78 1 $613.78
Adidas Response Wrestling Ear Guard • Amazon Business $37.99 14 $531.86
adidas Men's HVC Wrestling Shoes • Amazon Business $43.00 11 $473.00
adidas Wrestling Knee Pad Black 2XL • Amazon Business $28.99 14 $405.86
Adidas Response Wrestling Ear Guard • Amazon Business $43.99 5 $219.95
Dollamur Athletic Surface Disinfectant, 1x1x1 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $83.99 2 $167.98
Meister Premium Mat Tape for Wrestling, Grappling and Exercise Mats - Clear - 3" x 84ft - 1 Roll (1095MT6M3N) • Amazon Business $12.95 8 $103.60
ASICS Men's Matflex 6 Wrestling Shoes • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Asics Men's Matflex 7 Wrestling Shoes • Amazon Business $67.27 1 $67.27
Asics Men's Matflex 7 Wrestling Shoes • Amazon Business $67.27 1 $67.27
Elite Sports Men’s wrestling singlets, Powerlifting Singlet, Standard Singlet for Men, Wrestling Uniform • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Elite Sports Men’s wrestling singlets, Powerlifting Singlet, Standard Singlet for Men, Wrestling Uniform • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elite Sports Men’s wrestling singlets, Powerlifting Singlet, Standard Singlet for Men, Wrestling Uniform • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elite Sports Men’s wrestling singlets, Powerlifting Singlet, Standard Singlet for Men, Wrestling Uniform • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elite Sports Men’s wrestling singlets, Powerlifting Singlet, Standard Singlet for Men, Wrestling Uniform • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$3,520.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $288.01

Sales tax

 $274.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$52.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,165.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$735.16

Total project goal

$4,901.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,901.06

1 Donor

-$4,901.06

Donations toward project cost

-$4,165.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$735.16

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