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Mr. Brown from Kotzebue, AK is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Bounce Into Learning: Balls for Active Minds”

Help me give my students volleyballs and basketballs, along with a ball bag and a ball cart, so they can safely store, organize, and easily access equipment for daily physical activity and skill-building.

  • This project is not currently eligible for funding.
  • $992 goal

My Project

The volleyballs and basketballs will give students the chance to build coordination, teamwork, and confidence through structured activities and games. The ball bag and ball cart will help us keep equipment organized and accessible, allowing us to maximize learning time and ensure every student has the opportunity to participate. With these resources, students will develop important social skills, stay active, and build healthy habits that support both their academic and personal growth, while encouraging leadership, responsibility, inclusion, positive peer interaction, and consistent engagement in daily school activities. Thank you for your support!

Mr. Brown Kotzebue Middle High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Kotzebue, AK 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson Evolution Basketballs • Amazon Business $99.95 4 $399.80
Spalding Legacy TF-1000 Indoor Game Basketball, Size 6 • School Specialty $119.02 1 $119.02
Spalding TF-VB5 Volleyball - Leather • School Specialty $69.50 1 $69.50
Tachikara Institutional Quality Composite Leather Volleyball, Royal-White • Amazon Business $29.59 2 $59.18
Mikasa VQ2000 Plus NFHS Volleyball, Size 5, Royal Blue/Gold/White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $52.94 1 $52.94
STORAGE MANIAC Ball Storage Bin Rolling Sports Ball Cart, Metal Garage Organizer Sport Rack Basketball Storage Cage for Garage or Gym, Indoor & Outdoor Sports Equipment Organizer • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BROTOU Thickened Extra Large Sports Ball Bag Mesh Socce Ball Bag Heavy Duty Drawstring Bags Team Work for Holding Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Swimming Gear with Shoulder Strap • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

Materials cost

$753.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.22

Sales tax

 $11.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.69

Total project goal

$991.25

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