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Coach Heiskell from Desoto, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Movement

Help me give my students mental peace of mind while exercising and getting relief with hoops, cones, jump ropes, and floor cushions.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Heiskell's classroom raised $234

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many of my students are passionate about sports, and I see how athletic discipline teaches them teamwork, goal-setting, and perseverance. At the same time, I recognize that mental health is foundational to their success.

The pressures of academics, athletics, and personal life can be overwhelming, and that’s why it’s so important to support their emotional well-being alongside their intellectual and physical development.

My goal is to nurture students who are not only academically successful, but mentally strong and physically active—ready to take on the world with confidence and compassion.

Not only to support physical health but also enhance mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and build community. For many students, the field or court is where they learn discipline, confidence, and how to handle both victory and defeat.

Coach Heiskell West Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Desoto, TX 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

HBCU Alum 125 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tatuo 12 Pcs Floor Cushions for Kids Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.5'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home School Nursery Decor(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $74.99 1 $74.99
Sportime Plastic Hoops, 24 Inches, Set of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $48.97 1 $48.97
Champion Sports? High Visibility Fluorescent Plastic Cone Set • Quill.com $24.29 1 $24.29
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$161.24

Vendor shipping charges

$4.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.04

Total project goal

$233.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$233.60

2 Donors

-$100.56

Donations toward project cost

-$100.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$115.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$98.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.75

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$0.00

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