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

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Empowering Future Champions: Providing Essential Soccer Gear for Young Athletes

Help me give my students the opportunity to excel in soccer and beyond!

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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

At the heart of our project lies a deep passion for empowering our students, who are vibrant and resilient inner-city youth facing economic challenges.

What we love most about our students is their unyielding determination and eagerness to learn, despite the obstacles they encounter daily.

Each resource we're requesting is carefully selected to enhance their soccer experience and overall development.

The specific items we're requesting, such as soccer balls, cones, athletic tape, and goal nets, will make a profound impact on our students' learning and growth. These essential equipment pieces will not only facilitate structured training sessions but also foster a sense of camaraderie, discipline, and teamwork among the students. With access to proper gear, our students will be able to hone their soccer skills in a safe and supportive environment, boosting their confidence both on and off the field.

Our goal for this project is twofold: to provide our students with the necessary resources to pursue their passion for soccer and to instill valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the playing field.

What truly sets our students apart is their resilience and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Despite coming from underprivileged backgrounds, they possess an insatiable thirst for knowledge and a relentless drive to succeed. Our students understand the value of hard work and perseverance, and they continuously inspire us with their passion for learning and self-improvement. By providing them with the resources they need, we can empower these remarkable individuals to reach their full potential and become future leaders in their communities.

Mr. Puga
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SELECT Pro Level Carry Ball Bag • Amazon Business $49.33 1 $49.33
Select Coaches Match Day Bag (EA) • Amazon Business $45.22 1 $45.22
Hampton Adams (8-Pack 45ft Rolls Black Sports Medical Athletic Tape - No Sticky Residue & Easy Tear - for Athletes, Trainers & First Aid Injury Wrap: Fingers Ankles Wrist - 1.5 in x 15 Yards per Roll • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Hampton Adams (8 Pack - 45ft Rolls White Sports Medical Athletic Tape - No Sticky Residue & Easy Tear - for Athletes, Trainers & First Aid Injury Wrap: Fingers Ankles Wrist - 1.5 in x 15 Yards a Roll • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Meister 15Yd x 1.5" Premium Athletic Trainer's Tape for Sports and Medical (50% Longer) - White - 6 Rolls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LIOOBO Soccer Captain Armbands: 2 Pack Captain C Arm Band, Football Elastic Captain Armband, Adjustable Captains Bands • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Materials cost

$182.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.97

Total project goal

$253.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $253.13

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 $253.13

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