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Coach Boogaart from Fayetteville, AR is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hoops of Hope: Bounce Into Giving

Help me give my students basketballs to build skills, confidence, and teamwork on and off the court!

  • $3,951 goal

This project expired on May 11, 2025.

This project expired on May 11, 2025.

My Project

The basketballs will provide students with the opportunity to develop critical life skills such as teamwork, communication, and perseverance through physical activity. By incorporating basketball into their daily routines, students will also enhance their motor skills, coordination, and overall physical fitness, which are essential for their academic performance and mental well-being. Access to quality equipment ensures every student can fully participate and benefit from structured physical education and team-building activities.

The primary goal is to provide every student with equal access to high-quality basketballs to support physical education and extracurricular activities.

This project aims to foster a love for sports, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote character development. Additionally, we hope to create an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of skill level, can learn and grow through basketball.

Our students are resilient, eager to learn, and bring a unique energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. Despite facing challenges such as limited resources, they approach each day with determination and a willingness to grow. They are diverse in backgrounds, talents, and interests, yet they come together as a community to support one another. Their passion for learning, coupled with their love for sports, makes them deserving of opportunities to thrive both on and off the court.

Coach Boogaart Woodland Junior High School Grades 6-8 Fayetteville, AR View local requests 42 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson NCAA EVO NXT Game Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch Diameter • School Specialty $138.97 20 $2,779.40

Materials cost

$2,779.40

Vendor shipping charges

$277.94

Sales tax

$229.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,358.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$592.65

Total project goal

$3,950.98

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