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Ms. MacFarlane from Norfolk, VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Middle School Softball Team Gear for Our Rising Stars

Help me give my students access to equipment and gear so that they feel and look prepared to be competitive on the field and during practice. Also, the addition of a pitching machine will elevate our practices.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. MacFarlane's classroom raised $1,209

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting baseball equipment which will help to enhance the overall experience for softball athletes of all experience levels. At our middle school, we encourage all students to come out and try their best to be competitive and engaged on the field. The addition of these items will allow myself and our assistant coach to provide a well-rounded practice and preparation for our games.

A pitching machine and net will allow coaches to increase the pitching speed during batting practices.

These items will provide the students with a game like experience, as they need to prepare for fast pitch play. Also, the net provides needed safety during practices for coaches.

Batting helmets, a fast pitch bat, and softballs will add to available equipment for the athletes to use during practices and games, if those items are immediately available from home. We do not turn students away from joining the team and your generosity will make it easier to have more available equipment and gear for those softball athletes in need.

Ms. MacFarlane Northside Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ORIENGEAR Baseball Batting Cage 13/20/30ft for Backyard, Baseball Training Equipment Netting Cages, Golf Softball Baseball Nets for Batting with Frame and Net, Hitting and Pitching Practice • Amazon Business $188.99 1 $188.99
Louisville Slugger Blue Flame Pitching Machine • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Softball Set Optic Yellow • Grainger $105.41 1 $105.41
Softball Pitching Mat with Rubber 10x3 ft Softball Pitching Mound with Antifade Turf and Antislip Foam Backing Fastpitch Equipment for Softball and Baseball Pitchers Practice Clay and Green Matt • Amazon Business $96.99 1 $96.99
CHAMPRO MVP Lightweight Portable Fastpitch Softball Pitcher's Screen (7' X 7'), Orange (NB52) • Amazon Business $75.73 1 $75.73
Easton Sports Easton Topaz Fast Pitch Softball Bat, Aluminum, 32 Inches/22 Ounces - Durability • School Specialty $68.99 1 $68.99
Mizuno Adult F6 Fastpitch Softball Batting Helmet with Mask • Amazon Business $67.20 1 $67.20
Mizuno Adult F6 Fastpitch Softball Batting Helmet with Mask • Amazon Business $67.20 1 $67.20
WILSON 2022 A550 Siren Fastpitch Softball Glove Series • Amazon Business $42.11 1 $42.11
Franklin Sports USA Softball Women's Batting Gloves -Fastpitch + Slowpitch Girl's Gloves - Adult + Youth Pairs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Franklin Sports USA Softball Women's Batting Gloves -Fastpitch + Slowpitch Girl's Gloves - Adult + Youth Pairs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MATEIN Baseball Backpack, Softball Bat Bag with Shoes Compartment for Youth, Boys and Adult, Lightweight Baseball Bag with Fence Hook Hold TBall Bat, Batting Mitten, Helmet, Caps, Teeball Gear • Amazon Business $29.19 1 $29.19
GoSports Baseball & Softball Batting Tee - Adjustable Rubber Hitting Tee, Black or Red • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$975.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,027.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.29

Total project goal

$1,208.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,208.61

4 Donors

-$594.29

Donations toward project cost

-$525.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.75

match offer

-$590.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$501.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.99

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