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Mr. Roach from Auburn, WA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Roach's classroom raised $557

Soccer and Tennis Balls

Help me give my students some quality soccer and tennis trainer balls to last more than a few years.

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Mr. Roach Chinook Elementary School
Auburn, WA Grades 3-5

My Project

Upon starting at my new school last year, I realized our students were missing a few essential items in the PE storage closet. We had over 100 outdoor tennis balls but zero indoor trainer balls, which are essential for students at this age level. We had 24 indoor foam soccer balls, but now only have 11, as they were super old.

Our students thrive in PE when they have quality equipment to work with.

Worrying about whether equipment will stand the test of time, let alone 1 day, is not something our children should have to worry about. Quality equipment is essential in order for our children to learn the basic fundamentals of tennis as well as to safely participate in soccer.

Upon receiving these requested materials, our students will be able to fully engage in soccer & tennis units within our PE program for years to come.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

600 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Roach Chinook Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Auburn, WA 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

600 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime High Bounce Foam Tennis Trainer Balls, 3-1/2 Inches, Set of 6, Purple - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $30.82 5 $154.10
Western Star Soccer Ball Size 4 - Official Match Weight - 5 Colors - Youth & Adult Soccer Players - Helix Design - Long-Lasting Construction & Attractive Soccer Gifts (Navy Blue, 4) • Amazon Business $23.36 5 $116.80
Western Star Soccer Ball Size 4- Official Match Weight - 5 Colors - Youth & Adult Soccer Players - Helix Design - Long-Lasting Construction & Attractive Soccer Gifts (Amber Orange, 4) • Amazon Business $23.36 5 $116.80

Materials cost

$387.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.41

Sales tax

 $33.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.44

Total project goal

$556.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $556.29

1 Donor

-$556.29

Donations toward project cost

-$472.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.44

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