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Mr. Gaines from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rising Eagles Sports Program

Help me give my students the supplies necessary to have an elite sports training experience. I am the athletic director at my school and our main sports are volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and track and field.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gaines's classroom raised $1,354

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I am the Athletic Director at our school. Our main sports we participate in are volleyball, soccer, basketball, flag football, and track. These are essential items that are necessary for us to have elite level practices. This package will definitely take our sports program to the next level. It will also get the kids more excited about participating in practice. We can keep kids more engaged by having more equipment to utilize. My students strive off of sports. It's teaching them life skills, and keeping them motivated in school academically. It also gives them something positive to do afterschool and on the weekends.

Project tagged as

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

Mr. Gaines Mahalia Jackson Elementary 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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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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

WILSON Evolution Indoor Game Basketballs - Size 5, Size 6 and Size 7 • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98

WILSON Evolution Indoor Game Basketballs - Size 5, Size 6 and Size 7 • Amazon Business $79.95 2 $159.90

GoSports Soft Touch Recreational Volleyball - Regulation Size for Indoor or Outdoor Play - Includes Ball Pump - Choose Between Single or 6 Pack • Amazon Business $59.63 2 $119.26

Triple Flag Football Set PK 12 • Grainger $42.02 2 $84.04

10 Pack Youth Boys Reversible Mesh Performance Athletic Basketball Jerseys Blank Team Uniforms for Sports Scrimmage Bulk • Amazon Business $69.25 1 $69.25

Yunsailing 6 Pairs Knee Pads for Women Men, Soft Breathable Volleyball Tactical Knee Pads Workout Protector for Basketball Football Hockey Dance Running(S Size,Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98

Yunsailing 6 Pairs Knee Pads for Women Men, Soft Breathable Volleyball Tactical Knee Pads Workout Protector for Basketball Football Hockey Dance Running(L Size,Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98

Geyoga 12 Pcs Soccer Pinnies Youth Basketball Practice Jersey Soccer Training Equipment for Sports • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98

Scholastic Iron Shot Put - 8LBS • Amazon Business $29.23 1 $29.23

Funny Relay Baton Track and Field Batons for Race, Aluminum Physical Running Baton, Track Field Sports Equipment, Track and Field Gifts - 6Pcs • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Champion Sports 11-1/2 x 1-1/2 Inch Relay Baton, Green, Set of 6 - Aluminum - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $18.22 1 $18.22

TONUNI Air Pump Needle for Dual-Port Inflation for Football Basketball Soccer Ball Volleyball Rugby Balls-12PACK • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost			$1,101.80
Vendor shipping charges			$1.82
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$16.53
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,150.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$202.97
Total project goal			$1,353.12
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,353.12
1 Donor			-$676.56
Donations toward project cost			-$575.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$101.48
match offer			-$676.55
Match offer toward project cost			-$575.07
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$101.48
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Rising Eagles Sports Program

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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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