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Ms. Adkisson from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lab Coats for Future Docs: Keep Them Stylish & Stain-Free!

Help me give my students lab coats to protect their precious school uniforms while they are doing the must exciting labs and experiments in their biomedical sciences program.

  • $986 goal

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

This project expired on December 24, 2024.

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My biomedical science students are truly something else. Their grit, curiosity, humor, and drive make every day in the classroom an adventure. Whether they’re cracking jokes while cracking open a case study, or diving headfirst into a tricky lab experiment with their signature mix of enthusiasm and determination, they make learning an absolute blast.

What sets these students apart isn’t just their brainpower; it’s the amazing teamwork and friendships they’ve built along the way.

They lift each other up, collaborate like pros, and tackle challenges together, not just aiming for the right answers but enjoying the ride—with plenty of laughs and high-fives along the way.

Lab coats might seem like a small thing, but for these future scientists, they’re a game-changer. When they slip on those coats, they’ll feel like they’re stepping into a real lab, ready to tackle the world’s toughest biomedical challenges. These lab coats will be their armor as they dissect, analyze DNA, and uncover the mysteries of the human body. More than just keeping them safe, these coats will help them fully embrace their roles as budding scientists.

By helping us provide lab coats, you’re giving these students the confidence to learn, experiment, and have fun while they do it. Together, we can help them not just study science but live it—one experiment, one laugh, and one lab coat at a time. Thank you for believing in them and helping to fuel their amazing journey.

Ms. Adkisson Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Red Kap unisex-adult Kp70 • Amazon Business $23.49 8 $187.92
Red Kap unisex-adult Kp70 • Amazon Business $23.49 8 $187.92
Red Kap unisex-adult Kp70 • Amazon Business $23.49 8 $187.92
Red Kap unisex-adult Kp70 • Amazon Business $23.49 4 $93.96
Red Kap unisex-adult Kp70 • Amazon Business $23.49 4 $93.96

Materials cost

$751.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$838.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.89

Total project goal

$985.95

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