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"These items will help my students prepare for the upcoming soccer season. It will also give them the opportunity to meet students of different races, and ethnic backgrounds through the game of soccer.

My students are at a school in Detroit .There are no supplies for school or sports. I am trying ... " MORE

"These items will help my students prepare for the upcoming soccer season. It will also give them the opportunity to meet students of different races, and ethnic backgrounds through the game of soccer.

My students are at a school in Detroit .There are no supplies for school or sports. I am trying to introduce a sport to that is not the norm. Usually in the inner city kids grow up playing basketball, and football. I have been able to get my students interested in soccer which gives them the opportunity to leave the city and meet people outside of their neighborhood.

To help my team grow I need soccer equipment. My team needs to be able to train and feel as though they are a real soccer team with uniforms and equipment.

By helping you will be making it possible for my students to learn more about the world and the people who live in it through the game of soccer.

My students need 2 soccer goals, 1 set of indoor soccer balls, 1 set of outdoor soccer balls, 1 set of orange cones, a first aid kit, and five basketball my team can use in for gym class. The cost of this proposal is $723, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mr. C.'s Classroom: High Poverty School ?
Region:
Michigan
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Aug 28, 2009 |
Expires:
Feb 03, 2010

Hurray! On November 03, we sent an email to Mr. C. sharing the great news that this project has been funded.

You should see an initial thank-you note from Mr. C. within the next few days. Then, we'll purchase these resources.

Materials Vendor Price # Total
DeadZone™ Indoor Soccer Balls - Mini Sportime, Inc. $24.99 1 $24.99
Club Soccer Goals - 8' x 24' (2.4m x 7.3m) Club Net Sportime, Inc. $125.99 2 $251.98
ProLaminate™ Soccer Ball, Size 5 Sportime, Inc. $23.99 4 $95.96
Classic Orange Game Cones 6"H Sportime, Inc. $5.99 1 $5.99
50-Student First Aid Kit Sportime, Inc. $107.99 1 $107.99
Rubber Basketballs - Spalding TF-150 Men’s 29.5" (75cm) Wide Sportime, Inc. $7.29 5 $36.45
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $52.34
State Sales Tax ? $0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $7.85
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $592.55
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $130.07
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $722.62
19 Donors -$722.62
To Go $0.00

Additional Details

Level:
Grades 6-8
School type:
Charter
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A ?
Subject:
Sports (in Health & Sports), Sports (in Health & Sports)
Resource:
Supplies (Essential)
Students reached:
20
Used by future students?
No
Project ID:
307690
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Shirley C. (volunteer) on Aug 28, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Aug 29, 2009
"We gave to this project because sports have made a positive impact on our lives both personally and academically! Good luck!"
Jesse and Leslie from New York gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 2, 2009
"I played a ton of sports when I was your age(I still do at 48.) Do your best at sports, really try, and you'll be more confident about everything else in life. It's true!, but there are no shortcuts. You have to do the hard stuff, and then everything else will seem a lot easier"
Brendan from Charlottesville, VA gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 2, 2009
Thomas from Ohio gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 2, 2009
A donor gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because soccer is the most fun sport in the world, but not if you don't have goals, nets, balls, etc. Have fun!"
Ben from New York gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 5, 2009
A donor gave in support of DrPal's First Aid for Michigan Classrooms on Oct 5, 2009
"I gave to this project because I grew up playing soccer, and I want your students to have the same opportunity as me to me work as a team, build leadership skills, and learn some sweet footwork!"
Erin from California gave in support of Gawker Media's Giving Page on Oct 6, 2009
"HP is pleased to contribute to the Social Media Challenge and support teachers and students."
HP from Palo Alto, CA gave in support of Die by the Blade Giving Page on Oct 9, 2009
A donor gave on Oct 12, 2009
"I gave to this project because Michigan is one of the states hit hard by the economy. the loss of jobs by the Big 3, housing market, and the highest unemployed rate. Our state has faced cuts, and the first place the senate looks is education. Good luck Mrs. C's class, and God Bless!"
Rod Wynn from Michigan gave on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because soccer is a passion of mine and it's a great way to teach children how to work as a team and show great sportsmanship."
A donor gave on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project on behalf of my 7th grade daughter who wants to help educate all children."
Frank from Pennsylvania gave on Oct 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because I survived Detroit schools myself, and know how hard it is now."
A donor gave in support of DrPal's First Aid for Michigan Classrooms on Oct 27, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Sports education."
Melissa from Madison, WI gave in support of DrPal's First Aid for Michigan Classrooms on Oct 30, 2009
A donor gave on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love soccer and would help people who love it!"
Sai Kumar from Terre Haute, IN gave on Nov 3, 2009
Anne Marie from San Leandro, CA gave on Nov 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because this sport made such an impact in my husbands life.."
Cat from New York, NY gave on Nov 3, 2009
Liz from San Rafael, CA gave on Nov 3, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 3, 2009
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