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Mr. Rice from Burien, WA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smash Barriers, Not Budgets — Fund a Paddle!

Help me give my students some quality, durable pickleball paddles to help elevate their game of pickleball! Nice paddles will go a long way in developing our net sports program!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rice's classroom raised $530

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

At our Title I school, where many of our students come from low-income families, access to high-quality physical education equipment isn't always guaranteed, but it's incredibly important. We're working hard to create a PE program that not only promotes physical health but also builds confidence, inclusion, and a strong sense of community. Pickleball has become a fast favorite among our students, but to keep the momentum going and ensure everyone can participate fully, we need quality paddles that can stand up to daily use and allow students to learn and play at their best.

Your donation toward purchasing durable, high-quality pickleball paddles will go far beyond just equipment—it will directly support a positive and inclusive school culture.

When students have access to the right gear, they feel valued and excited to engage. It levels the playing field, encourages teamwork, and helps foster a lifelong love for physical activity. With your help, we can continue to grow a PE program where every student feels they belong—and every game is an opportunity to succeed.

Mr. Rice Highline High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Burien, WA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Franklin Aluminum Jet Pickleball Paddle Set, 4 Pieces - Durable • School Specialty $49.94 7 $349.58

Materials cost

$349.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.96

Sales tax

 $30.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.48

Total project goal

$529.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $529.85

1 Donor

-$225.18

Donations toward project cost

-$225.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$264.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.74

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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