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Mr. M from Los Banos, CA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give the Tennis Team a Rewarding Experience

My students need a tennis ball machine to help them with the fundamentals of the game.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. M's classroom raised $2,307

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

A typical high school practice starts off with stretching, motivation and conditioning followed by tennis fundamentals training. I would like see the team to earn to a winning record this year while becoming great sportsman, community role models, and learning to enjoy the game in the process.

These players are hardworking and many come from low income families.

Many students cannot afford to buy tennis equipment and have not been exposed to tennis. We have a fairly small team budget and cannot purchase things like a ball machine. The school is a great place for them to stay off of the streets and succeed and put their energy into productive and positive outlets.

My Project

The High School boys team is looking to improve this year. A tennis ball machine would be a great tool to help them accomplish their goals and would serve as an additional practice partner. With the ball machine they can participate in practice drills that will help with consistency and endurance. They also can get used to "heavy topspin" shots or slice by varying the settings so they are ready when the season starts.

Your donation will make a difference in the lives of those who are less fortunate.

Please consider donating to help enrich the lives of these grateful young men as they embark on a journey of excellence this tennis season.

Mr. M Pacheco High School Grades 9-12

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.

Los Banos, CA View local requests

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

16 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lobster Sports Elite 3 Tennis Ball Machine • DICK'S Sporting Goods $1,599.99 1 $1,599.99

Materials cost

$1,599.99

Vendor shipping charges

$160.00

Sales tax

$146.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,960.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$345.95

Total project goal

$2,306.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,306.34

3 Donors

-$1,153.17

Donations toward project cost

-$980.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$172.97

match offer

-$1,153.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$980.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$172.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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