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Mr. Speckman from Indianapolis IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Greatness is Earned, Never Awarded

Help me give my students the proper weight training materials to build strength for the athletic fields

  • $752 goal

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My Students

We are an inner city school that specializes in fine arts and an IB program. Our students come from an urban background and work incredibly hard with our school walls and within the community.

Our students have a very diverse background but come together with a high level of school spirit and culture.

Within the academic realm, our students have a passion for going above and beyond. Within the community and on the athletic fields, this same attitude continues through every activity and service project.

My Project

Our students work incredibly hard during the season and in the off-season. Their sweat, tears and dedication is a build up for the goal of a win on the pitch.

These weights will help our students build strength and stamina for their upcoming contests.

If we want our athletes to correctly represent our school on the field then we need to help them be best prepared for the games. By having some new weights, it will help them build the confidence they need to compete against surrounding schools. The ability to condition is a much needed part of our athletes overall wellness in preparation for games.

Mr. Speckman
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Body Solid 300 lb Bumper Set with Bar • DICK'S Sporting Goods $599.99 1 $599.99

Materials cost

$599.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.76

Total project goal

$751.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $751.75

7 Donors

-$151.00

Donations toward project cost

-$128.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.65

match offer

-$600.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$510.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.11

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 $0.00

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