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Mr. Pacheco from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping Student Athletes with Essential Hydration Tools

Help me give my students "Sports Water Bottles So They Can Stay Healthy And Hydrated Throughout The School Day And During Sports."

  • $1,558 goal

This project expired on January 19, 2026.

This project expired on January 19, 2026.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Middle School Flag Football and Soccer and Basketball Players need a water bottle to ensure they have easy access to fluids for proper hydration, which is crucial for regulating body temperature, maintaining energy levels, and preventing performance decline.

Staying hydrated helps to prevent heat-related illnesses such as cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, ensuring both the safety and optimal performance of Young Athletes during strenuous games and practices

Important Reasons Why Hydration Preserves Performance:

Staying properly hydrated is crucial for preserving sports performance because dehydration can cause fatigue and a marked decline in physical capacity.

Controls Body Temperature: Water is essential for maintaining a healthy body temperature during physical activity.

Prevents Illness: Drinking enough water can help avoid severe heat-related conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Lubricates Joints: The production of synovial fluid, which facilitates smooth movement and lubricates joints, requires water.

Transports Nutrients: During vigorous exercise, water aids in the movement of nutrients that provide the body's muscles energy.

Safety is improved: Having a personal water bottle enables athletes to stay hydrated without using communal resources, which is particularly crucial for maintaining their health and safety.

Best Practices for Hydration:

Drink Regularly: Athletes should drink fluids before, during, and after practices and games to prevent dehydration.

Carry Personal Bottles: A personal water bottle ensures consistent access to water for each student athlete throughout training sessions.

Take Breaks: Coaches should schedule regular, 10-minute breaks for fluid consumption, especially during hot and humid conditions.

Focus on Water: While sports drinks may be appropriate for some activities, plain water is often the best option for young athletes.

Mr. Pacheco PS 95 Sheila Mencher 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.

Bronx, NY 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Full color 27oz Poly Clean Wide Mouth Water Bottle • Custom Ink $4.35 150 $652.50
Montego Water Bottle - Transparent Process Blue • Custom Ink $4.15 150 $622.50

Materials cost

$1,275.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,324.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$233.67

Total project goal

$1,557.79

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