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Mr. Patterson from Cleveland, OH is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sports Equipment for Future Stars!

Help me give my students sports equipment for flag football, soccer, volleyball and basketball teams and programs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Patterson's classroom raised $846

This project is fully funded

My Project

Having the correct size equipment for my scholars will help them be successful in the sports they play. Starting programs with the need for equipment is crucial to having a successful program. The goal is to have enough equipment for each individual to get the most quality practice. The equipment will be shared between the physical education classes and our sports teams and clubs.

Budgets are very tight this school year, so as a teacher being creative to find ways to receive funds and equipment is a priority to help establish and grow sports programs and clubs.

Mr. Patterson Newton D Baker School of Arts Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

100 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mikasa VSL215 Competitive Class Volleyball, Size 5, Green/Blue/White - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $27.74 6 $166.44
Spalding© TF-250 Basketball - Women’s Size 6 (28-1/2 in.) • Nasco $22.50 6 $135.00
Mikasa Size 5 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 12 and Up, 27 Inch Diameter, White/Green - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 6 $107.52
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $83.99 1 $83.99
Sportime Gradeball Intermediate Basketballs, 28-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Sportime Gradeball Rubber 27 Inch Basketballs, Junior Size 5, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54

Materials cost

$630.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.88

Total project goal

$845.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $845.86

2 Donors

-$361.36

Donations toward project cost

-$361.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$420.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$357.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.77

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 $0.00

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