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Coach Parham from Mobile, AL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Practice Makes Perfect

Help me give my students weighted basketballs and dummy mannequins to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and take their training to the next level!

  • $435 goal

This project expired on November 15, 2025.

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My Project

I love my students’ determination, teamwork, and willingness to grow both on and off the court. They show up every day ready to improve and support each other. The weighted basketballs will help them develop stronger ball-handling skills and build arm strength, giving them more control and confidence during games. The dummy mannequins will allow us to simulate real defensive situations, improving their footwork, decision making, and passing under pressure. With these resources, my students will be better prepared, more confident, and more excited to compete at a higher level.

Coach Parham Calloway - Smith Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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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

40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SKLZ Weighted Training Basketball, 29.5" - 3-lb Heavy Training Ball - Black, Quality Faux Leather Construction - Durable & Wear-and-Tear Resistant Dribbling Trainer for Indoor or Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $53.08 3 $159.24
GoSports XTRAMAN Basketball Dummy Defender Training Mannequin • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97

Materials cost

$309.21

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FREE

Sales tax

$25.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$369.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.13

Total project goal

$434.18

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