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Mr. Gonzales from El Paso, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Our Athletes: Building Dreams, Strengthening Futures

Help me give my students We seek your support to build a dream weight room for our diverse middle school athletes. Your contribution will empower students, boost academic success, and enrich our community. Thank you!

  • $875 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

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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

Hello,

I am reaching out to seek your assistance in building a dream weight room for our middle school athletic program.

Our students aspire to have a facility similar to the one at our high school, which would greatly enhance their athletic experience.

Our program serves a diverse group of students, including those from low-income backgrounds, children of military families, and students with special needs. By investing in this weight room, we would not only provide our athletes with the resources to train effectively but also foster an environment that encourages academic success, discipline, and community engagement. Our program has already positively impacted our students' grades and has played a crucial role in keeping them focused and out of trouble.

We sincerely hope you can help us turn our students’ dreams into reality. Your support would mean a great deal to our program and the young athletes we serve. Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to make a lasting difference in their lives.

Mr. Gonzales Sun Ridge Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

El Paso, TX 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

900 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $34.47 4 $137.88
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $65.00 2 $130.00
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $24.97 4 $99.88
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $38.47 2 $76.94
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $17.97 4 $71.88
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $33.05 2 $66.10
CAP Barbell Coated Hex Dumbbell Weight | Multiple Options • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$702.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.15

Total project goal

$874.33

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