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Mr. Bradley from Naugatuck, CT is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game-Changing Basketballs for Middle School Excellence

Help me give my students a class set of game basketballs. These high-quality basketballs will enhance their practice and gameplay, providing them with the right equipment to improve their skills and performance.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bradley's classroom raised $379

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our middle school gym, game basketballs are essential for effective practice and gameplay. Currently, our students are using older, worn-out basketballs that hinder their ability to practice proper techniques and skills. By receiving a set of new, high-quality game basketballs, our students will experience a significant boost in their team sports activities. These basketballs will ensure that students have the right equipment to practice their shooting, dribbling, and passing, which is crucial for their development in basketball.

Our goal for this project is to provide our students with the best possible tools to enhance their basketball skills, teamwork, and overall enjoyment of the sport.

New basketballs will help minimize distractions caused by defective equipment, allowing students to focus more on learning and less on managing broken or worn-out gear.

What makes our students special is their enthusiasm and dedication to improving their athletic abilities. They are eager to learn and grow in their sports skills, and having the right equipment will foster their development and encourage a love for the game. Your support will directly contribute to their success on the court and help them achieve their full potential in basketball.

Mr. Bradley Hillside Intermediate 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.

Naugatuck, CT View local requests

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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spalding TF-1000 Indoor Game Basketballs • Amazon Business $57.56 5 $287.80

Materials cost

$287.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.84

Total project goal

$378.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$378.96

2 Donors

-$189.48

Donations toward project cost

-$161.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.42

match offer

-$189.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.42

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$0.00

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