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Ms. Johnson from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Geared Up!

Help me give my students the items they need to stay comfortable and hydrated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Johnson's classroom raised $318

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My Project

Hello donors. Help us make a difference in the lives of our young athletes by providing them with items needed to look professional and uniformed all while staying hydrated as they support their school.

We are asking for help funding duffle bags, water bottles and socks for our school cheer team.

The bags will be used to house the cheer uniforms the young ladies will be wearing and any personal items they may have, so they are somewhere safe while they cheer. The bags will help preserve the care of the cheer uniforms for future use. Often times our girls complain about being dehydrated and it is tough lugging around large packs of water, that is why we are asking for help to fund the water bottles so the girls can stay hydrated on the sideline while they cheer. We are also asking for a uniformed sock for the cheerleaders because we want to be able to represent the school well, and often times it is hard to get parents to purchase items for every participant. We don’t want anyone feeling singled out because they could not afford the cost. Please help us feel the warm hearts of our scholars as they venture out to represent our school.

Ms. Johnson Mann Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pcs Foldable Travel Bags Foldable Travel Duffel Bags Waterproof Lightweight Bags for Sports Gym Weekender Outing Overnight (Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $26.99 3 $80.97
MARRON SMITH Cotton Stripe Socks Women & Men White Blue M 6 Pairs • Amazon Business $16.00 5 $80.00
Mifoci 20 Pieces Water Bottle Bulk 17 Oz Plastic Water Bottles Bulk Gym Sports Adults Kids Reusable Large Water Bottles with Leak Proof Flip Top for Party Outdoor School Classroom Fitness(Colorful) • Amazon Business $37.79 2 $75.58

Materials cost

$236.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.66

Total project goal

$317.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$317.76

1 Donor

-$317.76

Donations toward project cost

-$270.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.66

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$0.00

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