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Mr. Schaefer from Mowrystown, OH is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physical Education: Tools for Lifetime Fitness

Help me give my students the equipment they need to stay active, build teamwork, and improve fitness. New resources will inspire them to develop healthy habits and reach their full potential.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Schaefer's classroom raised $3,150

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help my students by providing a leg press machine, new basketballs, and training equipment for our physical education classes. These items will significantly enhance our students' physical fitness and skill development. The leg press machine will help students improve their strength and build muscle safely, providing an essential tool for developing lower body power and overall fitness in a safe, controlled environment. New basketballs will ensure our basketball program remains engaging and effective, allowing students to practice shooting, dribbling, and passing with high-quality equipment. With fresh, reliable basketballs, our students can maximize their time on the court and develop their teamwork and coordination. Our physical education basketballs now leak air and hardly dribble, making it difficult for some in our class to dribble and handle. The shot clocks provide excellent visual representation of time on the court so students can efficiently and effectively sub in and out on a regular basis.

The new training equipment will expand the variety of exercises and activities we can offer, promoting better coordination, agility, and overall fitness.

Whether it’s resistance bands for flexibility, cones for agility drills, or medicine balls for core strength, these tools will help tailor workouts to meet the needs of each student.

We would be incredibly thankful for this generous donation, as it will have a direct and lasting impact on our students’ health and fitness journeys. With these resources, our physical education program will be more dynamic and accessible, fostering a healthier lifestyle for all students. This donation serves our district by ensuring that students have access to the best possible equipment to succeed, both in class and in their future endeavors. Thank you for supporting our efforts to inspire a lifelong commitment to physical activity! Your generosity will truly make a difference.

Mr. Schaefer Whiteoak Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

Mowrystown, OH 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dripex Leg Press Machine, Leg Press Machines for Home Gym with Roller Bearing,Professional Adjustable Leg Press Hack Squat Machine Combo with 4 Weight Plate Storage Holders for Full Lower Body Workout • Amazon Business $599.99 1 $599.99
Rawlings Contour Basketball, 28.5" • Amazon Business $71.11 8 $568.88
GAN XIN Shot Clock Basketball Timer,12/24/25/30/35/40/60 Seconds Countdown Timer, Portable Shot Clock with Buzzer for All Sports (Control Panel(2unit)) • Amazon Business $395.99 1 $395.99
Rawlings Contour Basketball, 29.5" • Amazon Business $66.69 5 $333.45
Rawlings Contour Basketball, 29.5" • Amazon Business $66.69 5 $333.45
SKLZ Dribble Stick Adjustable Height Basketball Dribble Trainer • Amazon Business $124.99 1 $124.99
GoSports XTRAMAN Basketball Dummy Defender Training Mannequin • Amazon Business $49.72 2 $99.44
GoSports Padded Blocking and Sparring Training Pads - 2 Pack for Martial Arts and Sports Training (Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, MMA and More) - Choose Your Style • Amazon Business $39.78 2 $79.56
FitBeast Grip Strengthener Forearm Strengthener Hand Grips Strengthener Kit - 5 Pack Adjustable Resistance • Amazon Business $19.44 3 $58.32
Cosom Floor Hockey and Street Hockey Pucks for Hockey Practice and Training, High School Physical Education Equipment, Lightweight Plastic For Fast Action, Rugged, All Surface, Set of 6 Colors • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80

Materials cost

$2,607.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$39.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,676.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$472.41

Total project goal

$3,149.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,149.40

1 Donor

-$1,487.22

Donations toward project cost

-$1,338.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.72

match offer

-$1,574.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,338.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$236.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$87.49

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$0.00

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