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Ms. Wellbaum from Harristown, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Get Rolling: Fresh Balls for Recess Games

Help me give my students updated playground balls so they can enjoy active, safe, and engaging play during recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wellbaum's classroom raised $288

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love how energetic, curious, and enthusiastic my students are. Every day, they come to school ready to learn, play, and support one another. Their laughter and excitement during recess show just how important physical activity is to their development—not just physically, but socially and emotionally too.

The new playground balls will help my students stay active and engaged during recess and PE.

With updated equipment, they’ll be able to safely enjoy games like kickball, basketball, soccer, four square, and dodgeball—activities that promote teamwork, coordination, and healthy movement. These resources will encourage inclusion and participation for all students, helping them build confidence, friendships, and a love for being active.

Ms. Wellbaum Sangamon Valley Primary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Harristown, IL View local requests

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

175 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leyndo 18 Pcs Bulk Sport Balls Set Basketball Football Volleyball Soccer Playground Baseball Outdoor Sport Equipment Ball Bag Pump for Youth Adults Gift Back to School • Amazon Business $114.99 1 $114.99
Spalding Street Performance All Surface Outdoor Basketballs - 29.5", 28.5", 27.5" • Amazon Business $20.75 4 $83.00
GSE Games & Sports Expert Inflatable Playground Balls, Kickball, Bouncy Dodge Ball, Handball. Great for 4 Square Ball Games, Gym, Yoga Exercises for Kids and Adults (7/8.5/10in, Several Colors Choice) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Materials cost

$210.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.08

Total project goal

$287.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$287.21

3 Donors

-$184.78

Donations toward project cost

-$172.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.72

Matching donations from our partners

-$84.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$72.07

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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$0.00

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