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Ms. Potts from Sutherland, VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through Sports

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn basic skills that will assist them in living healthy and active lifestyles.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Potts's classroom raised $507

This project is fully funded

My Project

This equipment will reach students that might otherwise not have the opportunity to learn basic skills needed to live a healthy lifestyle. In our school, students come from diverse backgrounds, and some have limited access to sports equipment or opportunities to participate in different physical activities. That's why I’m excited to launch this project: to equip my students with the gear they need to explore a variety of sports, develop lifelong fitness skills, and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

As an educator, my mission is to provide students with the tools and experiences that will allow them to lead healthy, active lives both inside and outside the classroom.

With your support, I hope to provide students with a wide range of sports equipment. This diverse collection will expose them to multiple sports, allowing them to discover new interests, develop teamwork skills, and build confidence in their physical abilities.

We aim to do more than just help students improve their fitness levels. We want them to gain knowledge about physical health, teamwork, discipline, and self-care. Whether they’re practicing mindfulness, improving agility, or learning the rules of team sports. These experiences will shape their understanding of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.

This equipment help students stay active and engaged during PE, and teach them valuable life skills that they can carry with them beyond school. By learning how to be active, they are building the foundation for a lifetime of physical and mental well-being.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students’ journey toward health, fitness, and personal growth. Your donation will make a difference in their lives by helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need to lead happy, healthy, and active futures.

Ms. Potts Sutherland Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Sutherland, VA 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

550 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wicked Big Sports Amazon Exclusive Updated Volleyball-Supersized Soccer Ball Outdoor Sport Tailgate Backyard Beach Game Fun for All, Red • Amazon Business $12.25 15 $183.75
Dimples Excel Soccer Goals Kids Net for Backyard 7x5, 5x3.6, 4x3, 3x2.2 FT • Amazon Business $59.89 1 $59.89
Robelle 12-Pack Pool Noodles, Blue and Pink • Amazon Business $47.58 1 $47.58
Non-Branded Flying Colors Rubber Basketball, Size 5, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber/Nylon • School Specialty $43.75 1 $43.75
Sportime Hula Hoop Tote-N-Store Bag, 36 Inches, Blue - 1478841 • Amazon Business $35.47 1 $35.47
JOYIN Rainbow Beach Balls(12 Pack), 12'' Inflatable Swimming Pool Toys for Summer Water Games Kids Birthday Party Supplies Combo Set Include Inflatable Beach Balls • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78

Materials cost

$390.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.96

Total project goal

$506.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.41

5 Donors

-$251.00

Donations toward project cost

-$217.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.90

match offer

-$251.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$213.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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