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Coach Bolnick from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Baseball Bats

Help me give my students baseball bats for the upcoming spring season.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Bolnick's classroom raised $2,232

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

FCA, a small public school in Chicago, is rallying for your support to empower our baseball team. As an equity school, we take pride in providing opportunities for all students, and our baseball team is no exception. Currently, a significant number of our players lack access to personal baseball bats, hindering our ability to conduct cohesive team practices. This challenge is compounded by the presence of newcomers from Venezuela, who have enriched our team with diverse perspectives and shared enthusiasm for the game. To address this, we have launched a DonorsChoose project, seeking donations to equip our players with the bats they need for inclusive and comprehensive batting practice sessions. Your support will directly impact the growth and unity of our team, fostering an environment where every player can thrive.

Please join us in this endeavor to provide our student-athletes at FCA with the tools they need to succeed on the field.

Your contribution to our DonorsChoose project will not only supply essential equipment, but also send a powerful message of support to these dedicated young athletes. Let's swing for success together and ensure that every member of our baseball team has the opportunity to develop their skills, fostering teamwork, resilience, and a love for the game.

Coach Bolnick Farragut Career Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MARUCCI CATX BBCOR -3 Aluminum Baseball BAT, 2 5/8" Barrel, 33" / 30 oz • Amazon Business $366.77 1 $366.77
Louisville Slugger 2024 Atlas (-3) BBCOR Bat - 32"/29 oz • Amazon Business $349.95 1 $349.95
Marucci CAT8 BLACK -3 BBCOR Baseball Bat, 2 5/8" Barrel, 32" / 29 oz • Amazon Business $224.99 1 $224.99
Rawlings 2021 Velo BBCOR Baseball Bat Series, 32 inch (-3) • Amazon Business $189.99 1 $189.99
Marucci CAT7 Silver -3 BBCOR Baseball Bat, 2 5/8" Barrel, 33"/ 30 oz • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Marucci CAT7 Silver -3 BBCOR Baseball Bat, 2 5/8" Barrel, 31"/ 28 oz • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Easton Sports Easton SPEED BBCOR Bat, 33 Inches/30 Ounces, White and Blue - Lightweight - Durability • School Specialty $98.99 1 $98.99
Easton Sports Easton SPEED BBCOR Bat, 31 Inches/28 Ounces, White and Blue - Lightweight - Durability • School Specialty $98.99 1 $98.99
Easton Sports Easton SPEED BBCOR Bat, 32 Inches/29 Ounces, White and Blue - Lightweight - Durability • School Specialty $98.99 1 $98.99
Easton 8065576 • Amazon Business $61.22 1 $61.22

Materials cost

$1,809.87

Vendor shipping charges

$29.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,896.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$334.72

Total project goal

$2,231.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,231.44

6 Donors

-$1,100.97

Donations toward project cost

-$960.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$140.08

match offer

-$1,100.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$935.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$165.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.49

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$0.00

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