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Mr. Yerbey from Florence AL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Kneepads for All Players

Help me give my students knee pads for practice and games. These Mizuno LR6 kneepads will save the students money but also prevent injury.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,084 still needed

expires Sep 02

  • 3 donors
  • $1,084 still needed
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The Mizuno LR6 kneepad offers volleyball players essential benefits for their performance. Firstly, it provides crucial protection against impact during dives, slides, and abrupt movements, reducing the risk of knee injuries such as bruises or strains. This protection instills confidence in players, allowing them to perform with greater intensity and commitment without fear of injury.

Secondly, the kneepad's design prioritizes comfort, featuring breathable materials and ergonomic construction that minimize discomfort and chafing.

This ensures players can focus entirely on their game, maintaining agility and concentration without distractions.

Finally, by enhancing protection and comfort, the Mizuno LR6 kneepad contributes to overall performance optimization. Players can move more freely and execute advanced techniques with confidence, leading to improved individual and team outcomes on the court.

As for acquiring kneepads for a volleyball team, the primary goals include injury prevention, performance optimization, and player satisfaction. By providing reliable knee protection, teams can minimize injuries, enhance player performance, and foster a positive team culture built on support and commitment to player well-being.

Our students/players are great in and out of the classroom. They work hard fundraising money for the season and sometimes we may not have enough to pay for all the equipment they need. These students deserve the best equipment. These students work as hard as any other students in their craft, and are willing to sacrifice their body for the win, these knee pads would make these sacrifices hurt a little less.

Mr. Yerbey
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mizuno LR6 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $29.99 16 $479.84
Mizuno LR6 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $29.99 16 $479.84
Mizuno LR6 Volleyball Kneepad • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97

Materials cost

$1,049.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $85.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,180.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$208.40

Total project goal

$1,389.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,389.34

2 Donors

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$132.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.50

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,083.46

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