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Mr. Ivory from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Are You Ready for Some Softball?

Help me give my students the necessary equipment needed to fully participate in the game of softball.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ivory's classroom raised $310

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our dedicated young softball team is working hard to improve their hitting skills and take their game to the next level. We're a passionate group of athletes who are committed to learning, growing, and competing with enthusiasm. However, we're currently facing a challenge in consistently providing the focused batting practice needed for significant improvement.

That's why we're reaching out to our community with an important request.

We are seeking a donation of a soft toss pitching machine. This invaluable piece of equipment would revolutionize our practice sessions, allowing our players to:

Increase Repetition: Get significantly more swings in during practice, building muscle memory and refining their technique.

Improve Consistency: Face pitches delivered at a consistent speed and location, allowing them to focus on their swing mechanics.

Maximize Practice Time: Make the most of our limited practice hours by providing efficient and effective batting drills.

Develop Confidence: Gain confidence at the plate through consistent practice and improved hitting performance.

A soft toss machine would be an absolute game-changer for our team, providing a crucial tool for skill development and fostering a more competitive spirit. Your generous contribution would directly impact the growth and success of these young athletes, helping them achieve their full potential on the field.

We would be incredibly grateful for any support you could offer in making this goal a reality. Thank you for considering our request and for your unwavering support of our young athletes.

Mr. Ivory Overbrook High 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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 50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Furlihong 6902BHA Rechargeable Baseball/Softball Toss Machine with Extendable Ball Stacker, Height Adjustable, Use Regulation Baseballs, Softballs or Dimpled Balls, for Hitting Batting Practice • Amazon Business $229.99 1 $229.99

Materials cost

$229.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.49

Total project goal

$309.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$309.93

1 Donor

-$154.96

Donations toward project cost

-$131.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.24

match offer

-$154.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.24

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$0.00

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