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Mr. Ivory from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Football Season Is Approaching

Help me give my students a football line tape that is needed for our spring and fall practices.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ivory's classroom raised $167

This project is fully funded

My Project

High school football is a dynamic arena where young athletes cultivate crucial life skills that extend far beyond the playing field. It's a rigorous training ground for discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, teaching students how to navigate adversity and collaborate effectively toward a common goal. Balancing demanding practice schedules with academic responsibilities fosters exceptional time management and responsibility.  

The electrifying atmosphere of Friday night games ignites school spirit, uniting students, faculty, and alumni in a shared sense of community.

These events create lasting memories and strengthen the bonds that define a school's identity. Football also provides a platform for developing leadership qualities, as players learn to motivate, support, and hold each other accountable.  

Furthermore, it can open doors to higher education through athletic scholarships, offering pathways to students who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. Beyond wins and losses, football imparts invaluable lessons in sportsmanship, dedication, and the importance of hard work.

These lessons shape well-rounded individuals, preparing them for the challenges of college and beyond. It's more than a sport; it's a character-building experience that leaves a lasting impact.

Please help us to purchase a football line marker which is needed for our spring and fall practices. This piece of equipment will allow us to teach our players how to properly line up on offense as well as defense.

Mr. Ivory Overbrook High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Unittype Football Adjustable Linemen Splits Marker with 8 Pcs Letters Strip and Weighted Ends Vinyl Linemen Splits Marker for Football Training Offensive • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99

Materials cost

$109.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.00

Total project goal

$166.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.64

1 Donor

-$83.32

Donations toward project cost

-$70.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.50

match offer

-$83.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.50

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 $0.00

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