Help me give my students the much needed resources (mat tape) to compete at a high level.
$424 goal
This project expired on May 7, 2025.
This project expired on May 7, 2025.
My Project
Wrestling is a sport that builds character, teaches kids how to overcome obstacles, handle their emotions, respect authority, the importance of being a good teammate, and that success has to be earned through hard work and determination.
Mat shifting can negatively affect athletic performance and may even cause a potential injury for those using the mat.
This mat tape will help keep mats secured to the ground which is essential for preventing interruptions to wrestling or other gym activities and reducing safety risks for participants.
My kids face challenges daily that our wrestling program helps them escape and overcome. Not only has wrestling given these young men & women an outlet, it has given them a platform to be successful. Being successful not only inside the classroom but outside the classroom is a top priority for my student-athletes.
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
25 students impacted
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