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Ms. Garfinkle from Reno, NV is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Young Athletes: Support Wrestling

Help me give my students Two-Tone Signature Wrestling Headgear for our growing wrestling program and to seek your support in securing essential wrestling supplies for our dedicated athletes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garfinkle's classroom raised $991

This project is fully funded

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My Project

I am reaching out on behalf of our Title I school committed to providing quality education and extracurricular opportunities to our diverse and talented student body.

I am writing to share our enthusiasm for our growing wrestling program and to seek your support in securing essential wrestling supplies for our dedicated athletes.

Wrestling not only promotes physical fitness but also instills discipline, teamwork, and resilience in our students.

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, we are facing challenges in providing our wrestlers with the necessary equipment and gear to compete at their best. Your generosity can make a significant impact on the success of our program and the overall well-being of our students.

Here's how your donation can directly benefit our wrestling team:

Wrestling Gear: Your contribution will help us purchase high-quality wrestling headgear, to ensure our athletes' safety and comfort during practice and competitions.

Every dollar makes a difference, and your support will directly impact the lives of these dedicated student-athletes.

We understand that there are many worthy causes vying for your attention, and we sincerely appreciate your consideration of our wrestling program.

Thank you for investing in the future of our students and helping us build a strong foundation for their success both on and off the wrestling mat.

Ms. Garfinkle Fred W Traner 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cliff Keen Two-Tone Signature Wrestling Headgear - Color: Black/Black • Amazon Business $39.99 20 $799.80

Materials cost

$799.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.55

Total project goal

$990.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.35

1 Donor

-$495.17

Donations toward project cost

-$420.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.27

match offer

-$495.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$420.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.28

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 $0.00

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