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Coach Seward from Birmingham, AL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finding Peace and Happiness to Wellness

Help me give my students the best equipment in the world, including some dodge balls, jump ropes, cones, bowling equipment, and a ball air pump

  • $1,311 goal

This project expired on June 19, 2024.

This project expired on June 19, 2024.

My Project

First and foremost, I want to emphasize my love for my students. Each day, I am inspired by their curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning. Their boundless energy and eagerness to explore new activities motivate me to continually seek ways to enhance their educational journey.

In essence, my goal in advocating for new physical education equipment is twofold: to enrich the educational experience of our students and to empower them to lead healthier, more active lives.

With your support, we can transform our vision into reality and create a learning environment that inspires excellence, fosters personal growth, and nurtures lifelong habits of wellness.

By investing in modern equipment, I can provide our students with access to state-of-the-art resources that not only facilitate skill development but also foster creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Whether it’s upgrading our gymnasium with versatile exercise machines, introducing innovative fitness trackers to monitor progress, or incorporating interactive technologies to make learning more engaging, the possibilities are limitless.

What makes my students truly special to me in the gym is their unwavering commitment to growth and improvement. Regardless of their skill level or athletic abilities, they approach each session with a sense of curiosity and determination, eager to challenge themselves and push their boundaries. This willingness to embrace new challenges fosters a culture of resilience and perseverance that extends far beyond the gym walls.

Coach Seward Norwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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.

Birmingham, AL 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 215 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime PE Starter Pack, Grades 3 to 6 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $648.97 1 $648.97
FlagHouse Electric Inflator • School Specialty $99.97 1 $99.97
Cramer Cosom Indoor Bowling Lane for Use with Lightweight Plastic or Foam Pins and Balls, Physical Education Equipment, Childrens Bowling Lane, Plastic Bowling Equipment, Childrens Toy Bowling Lane • Amazon Business $82.59 1 $82.59
Bedwina Playground Balls Bulk - 9 Inch Red Rubber Bouncy Inflatable Balls, with Air Pump, for Kids & Adults, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Kickballs, Dodgeball, Four Square, Dodge Ball, Handball • Amazon Business $14.79 3 $44.37
Martin Sports Segmented Plastic Jump Rope 7' Pack of 12 (MASJR7-12) • Staples $44.22 1 $44.22

Materials cost

$920.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $74.89

Sales tax

 $74.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,113.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.55

Total project goal

$1,310.35

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