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Ms. Nieves from Brighton MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empower Our Students Through Esports

Help me give my students gaming equipment so that we can grow the esports opportunities at our school.

  • 8 donors
  • $2,373 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Dear Potential Donors & Gaming Enthusiasts,

I am excited to share with you an incredible opportunity to support our students in a way that combines their passion for gaming with valuable educational and leadership experiences.

We are seeking your generous donations to acquire gaming consoles and accessories in order to grow esports opportunities at our school.

Esports, or competitive video gaming, has become a rapidly growing phenomenon, capturing the interest and enthusiasm of students across the country. Beyond being a recreational activity, esports offers numerous benefits for participants, including teamwork, strategic thinking, communication skills, and opportunities for leadership development.

With your support, we aim to expand our esports program and provide our students with access to the resources they need to thrive in this exciting field. By donating gaming consoles, you will directly contribute to:

Skill Development: Esports requires players to develop a wide range of skills, including hand-eye coordination, quick decision-making, and strategic planning. By providing gaming consoles, we can offer students the opportunity to hone these skills in a supportive and competitive environment.

Community Building: Esports brings students together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging. As such, students can form lasting friendships, build connections with peers who share similar interests, and develop valuable teamwork skills.

Your donation will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, providing them with access to opportunities for personal growth, skill development, and academic success. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to achieving our goal of empowering our students through esports.

Thank you for considering this request and for your commitment to the education and well-being of our students. Together, we can help our students unlock their full potential and achieve their dreams.

Ms. Nieves
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con • Best Buy Education $306.45 2 $612.90
Microsoft - Xbox Series X 1TB Console - Black • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99
Sony Interactive Entertainment - PlayStation 5 Slim Console Digital Edition - White • Best Buy Education $454.84 1 $454.84
WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC PS4 PS5 and Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black • Best Buy Education $179.20 1 $179.20
Sony - PlayStation 5 - DualSense Wireless Controller - Midnight Black • Best Buy Education $69.99 1 $69.99
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Nintendo Switch • Best Buy Education $54.99 1 $54.99
Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Xbox One Windows Devices - Carbon Black • Best Buy Education $45.13 1 $45.13
Madden NFL 24 Microsoft Xbox One Microsoft Xbox Series X Microsoft Xbox Series S • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$1,957.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,016.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$355.83

Total project goal

$2,372.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,372.22

7 Donors

-$1,164.06

Donations toward project cost

-$1,026.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$137.11

match offer

-$1,164.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$989.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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