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Ms. Gil from San Diego, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game Changer: Support our School

Help me give my students the sports equipment they need to have a successful school experience!

  • $2,985 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

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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

Our school is an urban middle school in southeastern San Diego. We are an equity focused school. More than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and 78% come from low-income households. We have a richly diverse student population. Our diversity is inclusive of different ethnicities, religions, cultural backgrounds, social beliefs, and gender identities. Over 20% of our students are multilingual learners, another 20% require special education services and another 20% are homeless. We are underfunded, under-loved and need your support.

60 of our fantastic students are voluntarily giving up 5 weeks of their summer to engage in building their mathematical skills and explore the field of STEAM.

The program we are partnering with did not include sports equipment in our budget, and our students will need some breaks and fun activities to get them through day! We want our students to be able to have some time outdoors to re-energize. This equipment will also be used during the regular school year hours.

Our students love learning and engaging in the math work. They are our future, so please help me in giving them the best summer education they deserve!

Ms. Gil Bell Middle School 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

700 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Duracart Standard Playground Cart, 59 x 19 x 63 Inches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $598.94 1 $598.94
Duracart All-Terrain Racquet Cart, Stores 100 Paddles and 100 Tennis Balls - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $378.97 1 $378.97
Innova-Champion Discs Innova-Champion DISCatcher Traveler Disc Golf Target - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $209.99 1 $209.99
Califone PA25-R Handheld Megaphone with 458 Foot Range, 25 Watts - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $101.96 1 $101.96
Sport Squad Endzone Challenge 2-in-1 Football and Flying Disc Toss - Backyard and Lawn Game for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Practice your Throwing Skills with this Football Target Carnival Game • Amazon Business $47.00 2 $94.00
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 8 $78.88
MacGregor Multicolor Basketballs - Offical Size - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $68.18 1 $68.18
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Intermediate, Size 7 - Leather/Rubber - High School - Adult • School Specialty $12.97 5 $64.85
Champion Sports Plastic Tennis Racket Set Assorted Colors (CHSJTRSET) • Staples $30.24 2 $60.48
Sportime Plastic Hoops, 30 Inch, Set of 12, Blue - Durable • School Specialty $59.02 1 $59.02
Bolaball 4 in a Row Giant Outdoor Game – 1.8 Ft Jumbo Yard Game for Adults & Family, Life-Size Lawn Game, Extra Large Outdoor Game, Backyard Oversized Game for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Flag Football Set PK 15 • Grainger $49.34 1 $49.34
Meooeck 12 Pcs Badminton Rackets Set for Adults and Teenagers Badminton Set with 12 Pcs Nylon Shuttlecocks for Backyard Gym Beach Outdoor Games, Red, Purple and Blue • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Voit 8 1/2" Enduro Series Playground Balls - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $42.61 1 $42.61
6 Pack Official Size 5 Volleyball Balls Volley Ball of Synthetic Leather,Includes Ball Pump and Net Bag,Competition Volleyball for Indoor Outdoor… • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Motorenbau Electric Ball Pump,Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation Accurate Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Basketball Football Soccer Volleyball (2 Pin and 1 Spout) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Champion Sports Nylon Jump Ropes, 9 Feet, Set of 6, Assorted Colors, Purple - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $37.34 1 $37.34
KEVENZ 12/24-Pack Standard Pressure Training Tennis Balls, Highly Elasticity, More Durable, Good for Beginner Training Ball • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Boley 12-Pack Flying Discs, Plastic Fribees, Flyer Disks, Backyard Games, Fun Summer Outdoor Activity Game, Frisbees for Kids NOT for Dogs • Amazon Business $23.87 1 $23.87
FlagHouse Badminton Shuttlecocks, Instructional Quality, Outdoor, Set of 12 - Rubber • School Specialty $3.05 2 $6.10

Materials cost

$2,104.44

Vendor shipping charges

$178.30

Sales tax

$192.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$31.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,536.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$447.68

Total project goal

$2,984.55

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