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Coach Hays from Atlanta, GA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Future Leaders Through Basketball

Help me give my students basketball equipment so they can learn skills, stay active, and build confidence.

  • $662 goal

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

My Project

I teach amazing students who love basketball and are eager to learn teamwork, discipline, and healthy habits. Our current equipment is outdated and limited, which makes it hard for every student to fully participate. With new basketballs, bag,s and training gear, my students will have the opportunity to develop their skills, stay active, and build confidence on and off the court. This equipment will make PE classes more engaging, help students improve their coordination, and inspire them to reach their full potential. Thank you for helping my students grow through the game they love!

Coach Hays KIPP Ways Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Atlanta, GA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 250 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mikasa BWL110 Junior 27-1/2 in Premium Composite Leather Basketball - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $38.92 10 $389.20
GoSports Blocking Pads - Great for Martial Arts & Sports Training (Football, Basketball, Hockey, Lacrosse and More) - Standard or XL Sizes • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Ball Storage Net Bags, Sports Equipment Organizer for Garage/Outdoor/Pool/Gym/Beach, Drawstring Mesh Bag for Basketball/Football/Soccer/Volleyball/Swimming Gear/Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$455.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.92

Sales tax

 $31.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$562.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.24

Total project goal

$661.58

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