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

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Mr. Reid's classroom raised $759

Champions in Training

Help me give my students awesome soccer equipment so they can grow into confident young champions.

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Mr. Reid H.J. MacDonald Middle School
New Bern, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

Our students are truly Champions in Training. Every day they show up ready to learn, work hard, and support one another — but our soccer program lacks some of the basic equipment needed to help them reach their full potential. With your support, we can provide the balls, cones, agility tools, and practice gear that will help these young athletes build confidence, skills, and pride in their team.

To help our athletes develop strong fundamentals, we need reliable, safe, and durable equipment such as:

• Training soccer balls for daily drills

. Goalie Gloves for my keepers

• Team pinnies for practice and small‑sided games

These items will immediately elevate the quality of our practices and help every player stay engaged and improving.

With your help, our students will:

• Build confidence through structured, high‑quality training

• Strengthen teamwork and communication

• Develop discipline, focus, and leadership skills

• Experience the pride of representing their school with proper equipment

• Feel valued, supported, and motivated to keep growing

Your generosity directly impacts young athletes who are learning what it means to work hard, support one another, and strive for excellence.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Reid H.J. MacDonald Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Bern, NC 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson NCAA Vanquish Match Soccer Ball, 6.18x6.18x6.18 - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $59.92 4 $239.68
Champion Sports Steel Peg Soccer Corner Flags, 60 Inches, Set of 4, Red, 68.5x5.5x4 - Adult - Stability - Durable • School Specialty $158.99 1 $158.99
EFAH SPORTS Soccer Goalie Goalkeeper Gloves for Kids Boys Youth with Grips | Latex Palm • Amazon Business $11.94 4 $47.76
Fitdom XL Mesh Ball Bag for Soccer & Sports, Adjustable Shoulder Strap | Heavy Duty Ball Storage for Coaches with Oversized Front Pocket for Sports Accessories, Outdoor, Pool, Beach & Training Gear • Amazon Business $23.70 2 $47.40
PULUOMASI 12 Pcs Team Sports Pinnies for Youth,Numbered Practice Jerseys • Amazon Business $32.33 1 $32.33

Materials cost

$526.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.87

Sales tax

 $41.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.82

Total project goal

$758.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $758.78

1 Donor

-$758.78

Donations toward project cost

-$644.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.82

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