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Mr. Fendell from Lowell, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Less Hauling, More Balling!

Help me give my students fun new equipment to bring outside and cart to easily carry it all in!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Fendell's classroom raised $305

This project is fully funded

My Project

At our school, we’re fortunate to have a spacious field right outside the front doors. However, getting equipment from the gym to the field and back can be time-consuming and physically demanding. A durable equipment cart would make this transition much smoother and more efficient, giving students more time to play and helping preserve their teacher’s back!

To keep every student active and engaged, I’m requesting additional footballs and soccer balls—two of their absolute favorites.

With more equipment, each student can stay actively engaged without having to wait their turn or share a single ball. This allows for more individualized skill-building and increases their enjoyment of class. For example, instead of waiting to be quarterback, a student can immediately jump into a game of catch with a peer, maximizing both movement and fun.

Thank you for considering support for this project. Your generosity would help us spend less time hauling equipment and more time learning through play.

Mr. Fendell Charlotte Murkland Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

450 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports Football, Pee Wee Size Pro Composition Cover, Brown - Leather - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Water Resistant - Durability • School Specialty $21.59 4 $86.36
Amazon Basics Collapsible Folding Heavy Duty Utility Wagon for Outdoor Sports, Camping, Garden, and Shopping, Black • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Sportime Max Size 4 ProRubber Soccer Ball, Yellow with Red-and-Blue Linear Design - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $14.77 4 $59.08

Materials cost

$211.43

Vendor shipping charges

$14.54

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.73

Total project goal

$304.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$304.87

2 Donors

-$152.43

Donations toward project cost

-$129.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.86

match offer

-$152.44

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.87

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$0.00

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