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Completed: Basketball Made The Bronx

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"Basketball motivates our students! My high-need pre-K through fifth graders live for the game of basketball. They constantly want to play and often offer to perform their responsibilities if they can shoot hoops.

My elementary school has two basketball teams - that is how much they love basketball... " MORE

"Basketball motivates our students! My high-need pre-K through fifth graders live for the game of basketball. They constantly want to play and often offer to perform their responsibilities if they can shoot hoops.

My elementary school has two basketball teams - that is how much they love basketball. Pre-school practices drive them to work hard and keep up or improve their grades. They want to play in class, during lunch and during recess. We need to fulfill their thirst for the City Game.

A basketball cage that can hold 20 balls will make them more accessible and also free up cherished space in our small closet. Being able to accommodate our students better will make them very happy and serve as rewards for their hard work.

Your donation will put many smiles on our students' faces. You will also help many students increase their physical activity levels. We have an obesity problem in our school and we can use all the help we can get to overcome it. Thank you!

My students need a secure storage for their basketballs. They live for the sport and we have a tiny closet that cannot accommodate the basketballs we constantly use. The cost of this proposal is $392, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mr. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 18, 2009
Dear charmaine, JoAnne, Jaime, M. Giant and M. Edium and Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation, 

Holy cow! I am so thrilled that you are presenting us with this generous gift. It feels so amazing to know that there are people out there who value public education and who want to help children reach their potential.

This basketball storage unit will come in handy in so many ways. Our school physical education program will use it frequently as our students love to play basketball. We will now be able to easily take basketballs outside to the schoolyard. Additionally, our basketball team – we play in an unofficial league against other elementary schools to teach the students valuable teamwork and sports skills – will be able to use it for both practices and home games. I know the children will get so much use out of it. Our students face so many obstacles to leading healthy and active lifestyles and this generous gift will help them overcome some of those obstacles.

Your gift will become a vital part of our physical education program. Thank you so very much. I can't wait to see the students' faces when they see it!

With gratitude,
Mr. B.

Photos coming soon!

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Iliana B. (volunteer) on Aug 15, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Aug 15, 2009
"Great project, best wishes! Bet Red with TomatoNation!"
charmaine from NORWAY, WA gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 23, 2009
Jaime from Philadelphia, PA gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 23, 2009
"I donated in honor of my mom, the best intramural basketball coach ever!"
Jaime from Philadelphia, PA on Oct 23, 2009
"We donated because kids should enjoy school."
M. Giant and M. Edium from Minneapolis, MN gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 23, 2009
"Enjoy!"
JoAnne from Culver City, CA gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 23, 2009
"The Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation want to support and improve educational opportunities in NYC & NYS."

gave on Oct 23, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Oct 23, 2009
The teacher Mr. B. 3 days ago
Purchased the supplies for Mr. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) 2 days ago
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