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Mr. Shields from Tulsa, OK is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Champions On and Off the Soccer Pitch

Help me give my students basic training equipment so they can build personal fitness, improve team concepts, and gain mental toughness through competitive soccer.

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  • $372 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Mr. Shields Dove Science Academy High School - Tulsa
Tulsa, OK Grades 9-12

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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

Our students spend their days mastering coding, engineering, and advanced mathematics. Now, we are striving to develop a high school soccer program to build the same discipline, leadership, and resilience outside the classroom. As a STEM college-prep charter school where over two-thirds of our predominantly student body qualify for low-income support, this team provides an essential outlet for health, community pride, and college-readiness. We are seeking partner funding to equip our athletes and eliminate financial barriers to participation.

Why Your Investment Matters

- Leveling the Playing Field: 100% of funds directly offset costs, ensuring no student is turned away due to financial hardship.

- STEM & Athletics Synergy: Student-athletes must maintain strong academic standing, linking pitch privileges directly to classroom performance and college placement goals.

- Community Connection: Soccer is a deeply rooted cultural passion for our student body. Through soccer, we are able to foster intense school pride and family engagement.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. Shields Dove Science Academy High School - Tulsa Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tulsa, OK View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
adidas Tango Street Allround Soccer Ball • Amazon Business $25.00 15 $375.00
Gatorade 32 Oz Squeeze Water Sports Bottle - Value Pack of 6 - New Easy Grip Design for 2014 • Amazon Business $34.86 3 $104.58
GHB Pro Agility Ladder Agility Training Ladder Speed 12 Rung 20ft with Carrying Bag • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Champion Sports Collapsible Water Bottle Carrier Black, Standard • Amazon Business $10.37 3 $31.11

Materials cost

$582.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$668.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.04

Total project goal

$786.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $786.92

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$20.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Mission Tiger match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $743.39

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