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Coach Parker from Merriam, KS is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cougar Climbing Wall

Help me give my students the opportunity to participate in a safe and inclusive climbing environment for many years to come.

  • $19,594 goal

This project expired on June 24, 2024.

This project expired on June 24, 2024.

My Project

Hello! My name is Coach Parker and I am seeking funding for a traverse rock-climbing wall for our K-6 Elementary School P.E. program, located in Kansas City. The rock-climbing wall will measure 8 ft. x 40 ft. for ample amount of traversing and exploring.

Our elementary is a Title I school that serves underprivileged students in a diverse community.

Many of our students do not have access to outdoor exploratory equipment or experiences. This rock-climbing wall will provide students with critical thinking skills, as the wall itself acts as a puzzle that fosters problem solving while traversing. Students will sequence gross and fine motor skills that translate into activities in and out of the school environment.

My goal for this project is to provide my 400 students with a piece of equipment that will last a lifetime in our gym, and develop a love for lifetime physical literacy. Here at our school, our P.E. philosophy is to develop students into socially and emotionally responsible members of society, evoking sportsmanship characteristics in all facets of life.

Thank you for your time and support. Stay positive. Show kindness. Get moving!

Coach Parker Crestview Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Merriam, KS 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

Never Before Funded 400 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Everlast Climbing Granite River Rock Traverse Wall Package, 8 x 40 Feet, 2 Inch Blue Mat - Nylon • School Specialty $11,999.02 1 $11,999.02

Materials cost

$11,999.02

Vendor shipping charges

$3,599.70

Sales tax

$845.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$179.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$16,654.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$2,939.05

Total project goal

$19,593.69

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