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

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Ball So Hard!

Help me give my students new sports balls for practice and games next year!

  • $834 goal

This project expired on September 9, 2025.

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My Project

Help us provide equipment for the next generation of student-athletes. This equipment will provide our students with the opportunity to better their basketball and football skills.

We are looking to provide our students with as many opportunities to grow in their passion for the sports they play.

The equipment will provide our scholars with more opportunities to grow in their skill sets. It will provide the supplies to better the next generation in their growth as team sports players and leaders. Sports are a vital part of kids' lives and these supplies will help us invest in them.

Mr. Baumgart Concord Lake Steam Academy Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kannapolis, NC View local requests

More than half of 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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
adidas Unisex-Adult Tango Glider Soccer Ball • Amazon Business $25.00 4 $100.00
Tachikara® SV-5WSC Indoor Volleyball (EA) • Amazon Business $39.09 2 $78.18
Franklin Sports Soccer Balls - Youth + Adult Soccer Balls - Size 3, 4 + 5 Soccer Balls - Single + Bulk Packs - Black + White • Amazon Business $69.97 1 $69.97
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.98 3 $65.94
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.98 3 $65.94
GoSports Soft Touch Recreational Volleyball - Regulation Size for Indoor or Outdoor Play - Includes Ball Pump - Choose Between Single or 6 Pack • Amazon Business $59.63 1 $59.63
KUYOTQ Kids Youth Adult Size 3/4/5/6/7 (22/25.5/27.5/28.5/29.5") Basketball Premium Rubber or Faux Leather Basketball Indoor Outdoor Basketball for Boys Girls Womens Mens Basketball Gifts (Deflated) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Franklin Sports Youth Footballs - Junior + Pee Wee Kids Footballs - All-Weather Synthetic Leather Outdoor Footballs - Extra Grip 1000 Footballs for Kids - 1 Packs + 12 Football Team Packs • Amazon Business $9.89 5 $49.45
KUYOTQ Kids Youth Adult Size 3/4/5/6/7 (22/25.5/27.5/28.5/29.5") Basketball Premium Rubber or Faux Leather Basketball Indoor Outdoor Basketball for Boys Girls Womens Mens Basketball Gifts (Deflated) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
KUYOTQ Kids Youth Adult Size 3/4/5/6/7 (22/25.5/27.5/28.5/29.5") Basketball Premium Rubber or Faux Leather Basketball Indoor Outdoor Basketball for Boys Girls Womens Mens Basketball Gifts (Deflated) • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56

Materials cost

$620.59

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $48.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$708.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.00

Total project goal

$833.31

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