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

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Empowering Young Athletes

Help me give my students equipment that supports them in soccer, which is a powerful tool for personal growth, teamwork, and building a sense of community.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DiSimone's classroom raised $861

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school serves a diverse population of students, many of whom come from families experiencing food insecurity. Despite the challenges they face, our students are eager to excel both academically and athletically. Soccer offers them an outlet for physical activity, teamwork, and personal development.

Unfortunately, our soccer teams lack necessary equipment to fully support our players.

Many of our students do not have access to proper soccer gear to improve. This disparity affects their ability to enjoy the sport, participate confidently, and compete effectively.

Your generous donations will allow us to receive soccer balls, nets for practice, shin guards, socks, agility poles, corner flags, soccer dummies/decoys, and reusable water bottles.

By supporting our project, you will:

*Ensure that every student, regardless of their financial circumstances, can participate in soccer with pride and confidence.

*Promote teamwork, leadership, and discipline among our diverse student body.

*Create an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and athletically.

We believe that participation in extracurricular activities like soccer fosters skills such as time management, discipline, and teamwork, which are crucial for academic success. When our students excel on the field, they often carry that success into the classroom.

We invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. Your generous contribution will ensure that our middle school soccer teams have the equipment they need to succeed.

Donate today and help us empower our young athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the soccer field.

Thank you for your support and for believing in the power of sports to transform lives.

Ms. DiSimone Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies Grades 6-8

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.

Las Vegas, NV 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

50 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports CK60 Coaching Sticks with Base • Amazon Business $79.71 2 $159.42
Inflatable Soccer Dummy, Kids Boxing Bag, Inflatable Dummy, Inflatable Soccer Dummy Goalkeepr Air Mannequin Free Kick Wall Goalkeeper Defender Training for Children Adults (Blue 160 cm) • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
QuickPlay Soccer Goal Target Nets with 7 Scoring Zones – Practice Shooting & Goal Shots. Soccer Goal Frame not Included. (ii) 12x6' • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
adidas Unisex-Adult Starlancer Club Ball, Team Royal Blue/White, 5 • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
GETMOVIN SPORTS Premium Hydration Station Includes 6 Ergonomic Squeeze Water Bottles Black And 1 Water Bottle Carrier (Black) • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Champion Sports Universal Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Corner Flags • Amazon Business $71.12 1 $71.12
Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pair Lightweight and Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves Adults and Kids, Calf Protective Gear Shin Guards for Youth Men & Women • Amazon Business $10.79 4 $43.16
adidas Unisex Rivalry Soccer (2-pair) OTC Sock Team, Black/White, Medium US • Amazon Business $10.29 4 $41.16
PodiuMax Top Bins Soccer Target Goal, Easy to Attach and Detach to The Goal, Set of 2, for Shooting Accuracy Training (Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$690.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$731.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.02

Total project goal

$860.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $860.11

2 Donors

-$395.55

Donations toward project cost

-$365.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$430.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$365.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.51

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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