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Mr. Bader from San Francisco, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rowing to Success: Building Strength and Endurance with New Machines

Help me give my students new rowing machines for our school fitness lab!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bader's classroom raised $351

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their determination and enthusiasm to push themselves beyond their limits. They approach every challenge with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, which makes teaching them an absolute joy.

The new rowing machines will be a game-changer for our PE program.

These machines will not only provide an excellent full-body workout, enhancing their cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance, but will also teach them the value of perseverance and teamwork. Rowing is a sport that requires focus, coordination, and rhythm, and these machines will allow my students to develop these crucial skills in a fun and engaging way.

My goal for this project is to introduce my students to the benefits of rowing, a low-impact, high-reward activity that they can enjoy throughout their lives. I want to create a PE environment where every student, regardless of their athletic ability, feels empowered to succeed and improve their fitness.

What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and the unique perspectives they bring to our classroom. They are resilient, supportive of one another, and eager to embrace new opportunities. These rowing machines will give them the chance to challenge themselves in new ways, building both physical strength and mental resilience that will benefit them far beyond the gym.

Mr. Bader Aptos Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Francisco, CA View local requests

More than half of 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

950 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW1205 Rowing Machine Rower • Amazon Business $80.73 3 $242.19

Materials cost

$242.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.58

Total project goal

$350.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$350.56

3 Donors

-$342.47

Donations toward project cost

-$297.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.08

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$0.00

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