Fit for the Future: Empowering Youth Through Fitness
Help me give my students exercise equipment to give them healthy options to release stress.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hong's classroom raised $1,929
This project is fully funded
My Project
Introducing exercise equipment into the classroom offers students a healthy and productive way to manage stress and take breaks during the day. For many students, especially when feeling overwhelmed or entering the classroom already stressed, having immediate access to exercise equipment provides an alternative that can help them refocus. Physical activity has been proven to reduce anxiety, release endorphins, and improve overall mood, making it an ideal way for students to reset and recharge during challenging moments.
By integrating fitness equipment such as treadmills, rowing machines, small weights, students are given the tools to channel their energy into something positive.
This practice not only helps them cope with immediate stress but also teaches valuable lifelong habits for managing pressure in a healthy way. Instead of turning to harmful substances like drugs or other negative outlets to escape stress, they can develop an understanding of how physical activity naturally helps release tension and clear the mind. Over time, students will begin to view exercise as a go-to solution when faced with stress, creating a mindset shift that fosters mental well-being.
These experiences also give students confidence in knowing they have control over how they handle stressful situations. When they learn that they can calm themselves down and refocus through physical activity, they gain a sense of empowerment. This empowerment extends beyond the classroom, equipping students with skills they can carry into adulthood. Ultimately, having exercise equipment available offers more than just a break from the classroom—it provides essential tools for leading healthier, more resilient lives.
More than half of 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
Hccsport Treadmill with Incline, 3 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill Walking Pad with Removable Desk Workstation 3.5HP Foldable Compact Walking Treadmill for Home Small Office with Wristband Remote Control
• Amazon Business
$369.99
1
$369.99
Merach Rowing Machine, Magnetic Rower Machine for Home, 16 Levels of Quiet Resistance, Dual Slide Rail with Max 350lb Weight Capacity, App Compatible with LCD Monitor, Q1S
• Amazon Business
$299.99
1
$299.99
Everlast P00001266 Powercore Free Standing Indoor Rounded Heavy Duty Fitness Training Punching Bag
• Amazon Business
$179.00
1
$179.00
Sunny Health & Fitness Squat Assist Row-N-Ride™ Trainer for Glutes Workout with Online Training Video
• Amazon Business
$83.59
2
$167.18
Yes4All 3 in 1 Foam Plyometric Jump Box Jump Training & Conditioning-Plyo Jump Box for Jump Training Fitness Workout Exercise, Green
• Amazon Business
$109.99
1
$109.99
Champion Sports MBR1 Medicine Ball Tree Black, 14 Inch L X 11 Inch W X 52 Inch H
• Amazon Business
$80.01
1
$80.01
EastPoint Sports Easy Setup Badminton Set
• Amazon Business
$38.77
2
$77.54
Wilson Sporting Goods Graffiti Volleyball- Pink/Blue/Yellow,1 Pack - OS,WTH46341B
• Amazon Business
$21.97
2
$43.94
Amazon Basics Wood Wobble Balance Trainer Board, Black
• Amazon Business
$15.39
2
$30.78
RDX Boxing Gloves Men Women, Pro Training Sparring, Maya Hide Leather Muay Thai MMA Kickboxing, Adult Heavy Punching Bag Gloves Mitts Focus Pad Workout, Ventilated Palm
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
RDX Boxing Gloves Men Women, Pro Training Sparring, Maya Hide Leather Muay Thai MMA Kickboxing, Adult Heavy Punching Bag Gloves Mitts Focus Pad Workout, Ventilated Palm
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Boxing Gloves for Women, Sparring Training Punching MMA Kickboxing Boxing Gloves, Heavy Bag Workout Gloves for Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA (Pink, 10oz)
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Triumph Sports Regulation Weighted Shuttlecocks - 6-Pack, White (35-7138-2)
• Amazon Business
$4.99
4
$19.96
Saucony womens 8 Pairs No Show Cushioned Invisible Liner Socks, Black/Charcoal (8 Pairs), Shoe Size 4-7 US
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
adidas Women's Superlite 3.0 No Show Athletic Socks (6-Pair) Low-Profile fit with targeted Padding and Arch Compression, White/Black/Grey, Medium
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Materials cost
$1,493.29
Vendor shipping charges
$27.99
Sales tax
$65.70
3rd party payment processing fee
$22.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,639.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$289.30
Total project goal
$1,928.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,928.68
5 Donors
-$934.20
Donations toward project cost
-$845.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$88.88
Matching donations from our partners
-$934.19
Match offers toward project cost
-$794.06
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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