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Mr. Nixon from Gastonia, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Their Play: Essential Gear for Our Sports Teams

Help me give my students cleats, sports equipment, and hydration supplies so they can safely participate in team sports and build confidence, teamwork, and school pride.

$2,548 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

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Our student-athletes show up every day with heart, hustle, and hunger to succeed. Whether on the field, court, or track, they give their all — but many of our students face financial barriers that prevent them from accessing the basic gear they need to participate safely and confidently in sports.

We're seeking support to provide essential athletic equipment, cleats, and sports drinks for our teams.

This includes:

Cleats (football, and softball)

Practice bats, and bag, catcher gear ( softball)

Training cones and agility ladders

Electrolyte drinks and healthy snacks for game days

These supplies will help level the playing field for our athletes, giving them the tools to stay safe, compete, and grow as teammates and leaders.

Project tagged as

Gastonia, NC
Grades 6-8
Gym & Fitness
Team Sports
Traditional School
Sports & Exercise Equipment
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Nixon W.P. Grier Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Easton Sports Easton Black Magic 2.0 Catcher Equipment Box Set • School Specialty $169.00 1 $169.00

Easton Sports Easton Aluminum FP20PS Softball Fast Pitch Bat, Sapphire, 30 Inches/20 Ounces - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $38.99 4 $155.96

Gatorade 32 Oz Squeeze Water Sports Bottle - Value Pack of 6 - New Easy Grip Design for 2014 • Amazon Business $35.94 4 $143.76

Athletico Rolling Baseball Bag - Wheeled Baseball Bat Bag for Baseball, TBall, Softball Equipment for Youth, Kids, and Adults • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98

Gatorade 6ct Squeeze Bottle Carrier, Team Equipment, Bottle Caddy, Bottle Holder, Bottles Not Included, Orange • Amazon Business $22.99 4 $91.96

Gatorade G2 Grape, 12 Fl Oz Bottles, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $8.49 10 $84.90

Gatorade Glacier Cherry, 12 Fl Oz, pack of 12 • Amazon Business $7.98 10 $79.80

Gatorade G2 Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Fruit Punch, 12oz Bottle, 12 Pack, Electrolytes for Rehydration • Amazon Business $7.50 10 $75.00

Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Orange, 12 Fl Oz Bottles, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $7.50 10 $75.00

Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Cool Blue, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $7.50 10 $75.00

Gatorade Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Frost Glacier Freeze, 12oz Bottles, 12 Pack, Electrolytes for Rehydration • Amazon Business $7.50 10 $75.00

DREAM PAIRS Mens Sport Flexible Athletic Lace Up Light Weight Outdoor Cleats Football Soccer Shoes • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98

DEEKA 12 PCS 7" Large Glitter Cheer Bows Shiny Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Handmade for Cheerleader Girls Softball Sports -Green • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97

DREAM PAIRS Mens Sport Flexible Athletic Lace Up Light Weight Outdoor Cleats Football Soccer Shoes • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98

X-UMEUS Agility Ladder Speed Training Equipment Set-20ft Agility Ladder,12 Soccer Cones,4 Hurdles, Jump Rope, Running Parachute| Basketball Football Soccer Training Equipment for Kids Youth Adults • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Caenagrion 12 PCS 7" Sequin Gold Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Elastic Band Handmade for Cheerleaders Teen Girls College Sports • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97

DEEKA 12PCS 8" Two Toned Large Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Handmade for Teen Girls Softball Cheerleader Sports -Forest Green/Black • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97

MLB Baseball + Softball Scorebook - Score Keeping Book for Stats Coaching Official Scorekeeper 25 Game • Amazon Business $7.94 2 $15.88

HVM Kickoff! Football Holder, Premium Football Kicking Tee for Field Goal Place Holder, Extra Point Kicking Tee, Football Tee for Any Size Football • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Champion Sports Double Rubber Construction Football Sidewinder Kicking Tee • Amazon Business $5.14 1 $5.14

Materials cost			$1,924.05
Vendor shipping charges			$32.50
Sales tax			$150.08
3rd party payment processing fee			$28.86
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$2,165.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$382.15
Total project goal			$2,547.64

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Power Their Play: Essential Gear for Our Sports Teams

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

Project tagged as

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

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.