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Mr. Swanson from Brooklyn NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Playing Like a Professional

Help me give my students the opportunity to enjoy their Physical Education class to its fullest with real indoor basketballs!

  • $644 goal

This project expired on March 31, 2023.

This project expired on March 31, 2023.

My Project

Our students attend a Title I Special Education High School. We are housed in a school building with three other schools, 2 General Education HS and a General Education Middle School. Unfortunately, when it comes to Physical Education supplies, we are often left with the equipment 'No one wants to use.'

Our students work very hard during their academic classes, and really look forward to Phys Ed class to unwind and burn some pent-up energy.

They especially look forward to playing basketball. Due to the poor condition of the equipment, most times the balls have leaks and don't bounce, or they have large bubbles in the ball and are hard to play with.

Please give our students the opportunity to really enjoy their 'favorite class' with proper equipment. When students play, and enjoy Phys Ed class, it benefits them in all their academic classes.

Mr. Swanson
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson Evolution Men's Indoor Only Leather Basketball, 29-1/2 Inches • School Specialty $72.52 6 $435.12
Champion Sports Multi-Sport Duffle Bag, Blue and Gold • School Specialty $28.72 1 $28.72

Materials cost

$463.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$547.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.56

Total project goal

$643.74

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