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Mrs. Damico from New Orleans LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rarebirds Can Save Lives

Help me give my students the knowledge and ability to save a life by learning CPR in the school system.

  • $611 goal

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My Students

Our school is a Title I high-need school in an urban area, the students come from all across the city to attend our unique programming. With an emphasis on bilingual and Montessori education, our goal is to make sure our students are not only prepared for high school, but for life. Beyond academics, we focus on creating well-rounded students who will be active citizens.

Our school is made up of a diverse and unique group of students, who are inquisitive and thoughtful.

We are made up of two elementary schools and one middle school. Our middle school grades are 4th through 8th grade with the children's ages ranging from 9 through 14 years old. They are hands-on-learners, full of questions and extremely curious about my job as the school nurse. One main question that is often asked is regarding CPR and how it works.

My Project

CPR in Schools will give our students access to learn a life-saving skill, as well as strengthen their knowledge of health and science. This project will allow us to purchase CPR materials, so we will be able to incorporate CPR in schools and train our students. This will be done for all students by partnering with our PE coaches during their class time, resulting in our entire school population becoming CPR trained.

Becoming CPR certified promotes confidence building, enhances safety, and allows them the ability to contribute to our community in a mature manner.

This year during Physical Education and Health Class, our students aka "rarebirds" will be taught how to save someone's life with the use of CPR. After successfully completing this training, each student will earn a key ring containing a personal CPR mask.

It is a known fact that students as young as 8 years old can learn how to perform CPR successfully. Our goal is to train each and every student. Remember YOU are never to young to save a life! Our students are excited and motivated to participate in this program. Please consider helping our Rarebirds learn to save lives!

Mrs. Damico
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CPR Kit,100 pcs/pack CPR Mask, One-way Valve Emergency Face Shields Rescue Baby and Adult Cpr Pocket Mask for First Aid, (100 Packs) • Amazon Business $62.95 3 $188.85
AED TRAINER CPR IN SCHOOLS 5 PACK • School Specialty $29.32 6 $175.92
100pcs CPR Face Shield Mask Keychain Emergency Kit CPR Face Shields for First Aid or CPR Training (Red-100) • Amazon Business $62.95 1 $62.95

Materials cost

$427.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.59

Sales tax

 $37.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$519.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.62

Total project goal

$610.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $610.78

10 Donors

-$590.71

Donations toward project cost

-$519.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.07

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 $0.00

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