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Mr. Cass from Cleveland, OH is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help the Falcons Be Swift, Strong, Safe and Timely

Help me give my students , give the falcons a chance to succeed. With Dumbbells to upgrade the weight room, knee pads to protect the falcons knees, and a timer to run practice more efficiently

  • $607 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

My Project

This project helps support the Garrett Morgan Wrestling team on their quest to become state champions! This new program has helped students place at state, earn scholarships, and win league titles.

The supplies in this project will help the Falcons soar to never before seen heights!.

The barbell/dumbell set will allow the weight room to be further utilized for all sports, allowing a wide variety of excercises to be performed. The knee pads will help keep the Falcons wrestling team stay safe, uninjured, and healthy throughout the whole season! The jump ropes, will be used to help students get quicker feet, and the timer will be used to run more efficient practices.

Mr. Cass Garrett Morgan School of Engineering & Innovation Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Cleveland, OH 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fitvids Multi-Functional Portable Changeable Dumbbell and Barbell Kettlebell Set With Adjustable Weights, 20/32/50/60LBS, Multiple Sizes • Amazon Business $79.99 3 $239.97
HISFFOG Volleyball Knee Pads for Dancers, Soft Breathable Knee Pads for Men Women Younth Girls Kids Knees Protective, Knee Braces for Volleyball Football Dance Yoga Wrestling Running Cycling • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
HISFFOG Volleyball Knee Pads for Dancers, Soft Breathable Knee Pads for Men Women Younth Girls Kids Knees Protective, Knee Braces for Volleyball Football Dance Yoga Wrestling Running Cycling • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
HISFFOG Volleyball Knee Pads for Dancers, Soft Breathable Knee Pads for Men Women Younth Girls Kids Knees Protective, Knee Braces for Volleyball Football Dance Yoga Wrestling Running Cycling • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Small Gym Timer Clock, Stopwatch, Workout Interval Timer with Built-in Powerful Magnet, Large LED Digital Display, Home Accessories Countdown Clock for Home Gym Garage Schools • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
FlagHouse Jump Rope, Assorted Colors, Set of 25 • School Specialty $35.00 1 $35.00

Materials cost

$474.80

Vendor shipping charges

$3.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.96

Total project goal

$606.38

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